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Compare bus and train for Naples to Catanzaro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Catanzaro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$48 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Naples to Catanzaro
Compare the available ways to get from Naples to Catanzaro, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Catanzaro:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Catanzaro costing on average $48 (€40).
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€40) compared to roughly $83 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€30). The journey takes 4h 20m versus 4h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Naples to Catanzaro
How to get from Naples to Catanzaro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Naples to Catanzaro is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 5581 · Regionale 6563 · Regionale 215878:45 AM 5h35 Naples Centrale 2:20 PM Catanzaro $32 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale 5581 · Regionale 6563 · Regionale 215878:45 AM 5h35 Naples Centrale 2:20 PM Catanzaro $32 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 551+
Regionale 2158911:40 AM 4h35 Naples Centrale 4:15 PM Catanzaro $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 5583 · Regionale 6589 · Regionale 2159112:45 PM 5h35 Naples Centrale 6:20 PM Catanzaro $32 1 One-way 2 transfers
Intercity 723+
Regionale 215879:45 AM 4h35 Naples Centrale 2:20 PM Catanzaro $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Intercity 95057+
Regionale 215911:40 PM 4h40 Naples Centrale 6:20 PM Catanzaro $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus6:30 AM 6h25 Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) 12:55 PM Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 AM 6h40 Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) 1:10 PM Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM 7h00 Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) 12:15 AM Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1268 · AZ1165+
Autobus LM031 · Regionale 215876:30 AM 9h11 Naples International Airport 3:41 PM Catanzaro station $250 1 One-way 4 transfers
AZ1268 · AZ1165+
Autobus LM035 · Regionale 219756:30 AM 9h32 Naples International Airport 4:02 PM Catanzaro station $250 1 One-way 4 transfers
AZ1268 · AZ1165+
Autobus LM039 · Regionale 215896:30 AM 10h57 Naples International Airport 5:27 PM Catanzaro station $250 1 One-way 4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Catanzaro:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Catanzaro costing on average $48 (€40).
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Catanzaro as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) and arrive in Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido.
- Trains mostly depart from Naples Centrale and arrive in Catanzaro Lido.
- Travel with FlixBus, Salemi to go to Catanzaro by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Catanzaro by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Italo.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Salemi.
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