How to travel from Florence to Catanzaro

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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 prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $55.

Distance: 434 miles (700 km)

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$60

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$96

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12h 15m

Average total duration

11h 45m

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8h 38m

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8h 8m

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Florence to Catanzaro

How to get from Florence to Catanzaro by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Florence to Catanzaro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
05:10AM12h30
Florence
05:40PMCatanzaro
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
05:10AM12h30
Florence
05:40PMCatanzaro
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
05:10AM12h30
Florence
05:40PMCatanzaro
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:40AM13h00
Florence
05:40PMCatanzaro
$651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:10PM13h45
Florence
11:55AMCatanzaro
$701One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Catanzaro

Travel to Catanzaro easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Catanzaro.

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There are 2 options to travel between Florence and Catanzaro including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Catanzaro is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Catanzaro:

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Catanzaro costing on average $55 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Catanzaro is by train with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 25m.

The distance from Florence to Catanzaro is approximately 434 miles (700 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Catanzaro is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Catanzaro:
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido.
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Lamezia Terme Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Catanzaro station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Catanzaro, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Catanzaro by train.
  • Travel with ITA to go to Catanzaro by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Catanzaro by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Catanzaro:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Catanzaro often also extend their vacation to go to Lamezia Terme, Rome, Naples, Cosenza, Reggio Calabria. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Catanzaro and these popular destinations at a great price.

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