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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 lei340 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 58m. 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 lei340, while a train costs an average of lei409.
Distance: 434 miles (700 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei340 Average price Cheapest | lei409 Average price | lei1026 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Catanzaro:
A bus is lei69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Catanzaro costing on average lei409.
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
Tickets start at around lei340 compared to roughly lei1026 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei686. The journey takes 11h 46m 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM12h30Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:40 PMCatanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)lei2391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM12h30Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:40 PMCatanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)lei2391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ1678 · AZ1171+
Autobus LM047 · Regionale 2159111:20 AM7h41Florence Peretola Airport7:01 PMCatanzaro stationlei22811One-way4 transfers
Other options
- FRECCIAROSSA 9591 · FRECCIAROSSA 8863+Regionale 219757:05 AM8h10Florence Santa Maria Novella3:15 PMCatanzarolei4161One-way2 transfers
- FRECCIAROSSA 9587+Regionale 215671:14 PM8h01Florence Santa Maria Novella9:15 PMCatanzarolei4391One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 4049+
InterCityNotte 795+
BUS LP8957:00 PM12h54Florence Santa Maria Novella7:54 AMCatanzarolei4611One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM12h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:55 PMCatanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lidolei2441One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM13h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:55 PMCatanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)lei2471One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 AM16h10Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo6:55 PMCatanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lidolei2471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Catanzaro:
A bus is lei69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Catanzaro costing on average lei409.
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 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.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido.
- Travel with ITA to go to Catanzaro by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Catanzaro by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Federico to go to Catanzaro by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Federico.
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