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Compare train and bus for Parma to Catanzaro
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma to Catanzaro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 518 miles (835 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $212 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 11m Average total duration 13h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration Fastest 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Parma to Catanzaro:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Catanzaro costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 14h 11m.
Tickets start at around $88 compared to roughly $212 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $124. The journey takes 13h 41m versus 10h 7m 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.
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How to get from Parma to Catanzaro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Catanzaro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 PM17h30Parma5:30 AMCatanzaro$751One-way0 transfers
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- 12:00 PM17h30Parma5:30 AMCatanzaro$751One-way0 transfers
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- 12:00 PM17h30Parma5:30 AMCatanzaro$751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Catanzaro:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Catanzaro costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 14h 11m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Catanzaro as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Lamezia Terme Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Catanzaro station.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido.
- Travel with Malta Air to go to Catanzaro by flight.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Calanda Viaggi to go to Catanzaro by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity to go to Catanzaro by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 1 direct buses per day with Calanda Viaggi.
- 0 direct trains per day with Italo.
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