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Compare train and bus for Florence to Catanzaro
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Catanzaro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €75, while a train costs an average of €106.
Distance: 434 miles (700 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€75 Average price Cheapest | €106 Average price | €184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 4m Average total duration 11h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration Fastest 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Florence to Catanzaro
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Catanzaro, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Catanzaro:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Catanzaro costing on average €106.
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
Tickets start at around €75 compared to roughly €184 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €109. The journey takes 11h 34m versus 8h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Catanzaro
How to get from Florence to Catanzaro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Catanzaro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:40 AM 13h00 Florence 5:40 PM Catanzaro €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:40 AM 13h00 Florence 5:40 PM Catanzaro €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:10 AM 12h45 Florence 4:55 PM Catanzaro €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:10 AM 12h45 Florence 5:55 PM Catanzaro €57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Catanzaro:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Catanzaro costing on average €106.
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Catanzaro as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Catanzaro Lido.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Catanzaro by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciargento to go to Catanzaro by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Italo.
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