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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 $26. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 434 miles (700 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration Fastest 8h 8m 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 $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Catanzaro costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
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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.
5:30 PM12h45Florence6:15 AMCatanzaro$671One-way0 transfers
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- 5:30 PM12h45Florence6:15 AMCatanzaro$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:10 AM12h30Florence5:40 PMCatanzaro$691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Catanzaro:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Catanzaro costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 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 Intercity Notte, 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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