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Compare train and bus for Catanzaro to Rome
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catanzaro to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Catanzaro to Rome:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catanzaro to Rome costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Catanzaro to Rome
How to get from Catanzaro to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Catanzaro to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 PM8h15Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)5:45 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:30 PM8h15Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)5:45 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale 21676+
FRECCIAROSSA 88682:39 PM5h38Catanzaro station8:17 PMRome Termini$1281One-way1 transfer
Other options
BUS LP794+
InterCityNotte 79410:54 PM7h10Catanzaro station6:04 AMRome Ostiense$671One-way1 transfer
Regionale 5682+
Intercity 15889:43 AM6h51Catanzaro station4:34 PMRome Ostiense$681One-way1 transfer
Regionale 21890+
Intercity 55610:46 AM6h48Catanzaro station5:34 PMRome Termini$701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:50 PM7h45Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)5:35 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 PM8h05Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido5:35 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:55 AM7h45Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)1:40 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$611One-way0 transfers
Regionale 21558 · Autobus LM008+
AZ11686:36 AM5h49Catanzaro station12:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1261One-way2 transfers
Regionale 21890 · Autobus LM026+
AZ117810:46 AM5h44Catanzaro station4:30 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1561One-way2 transfers
Regionale 5682 · Autobus LM022+
AZ11789:43 AM6h47Catanzaro station4:30 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1561One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Catanzaro to Rome:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catanzaro to Rome costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catanzaro and Rome as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lamezia Terme Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Catanzaro station and arrive in Rome Termini.
- Buses mostly depart from Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with Aeroitalia, ITA to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento, Regionale to go to Rome by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Rome by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Aeroitalia.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
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