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Compare train and bus for Taranto to Catanzaro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taranto to Catanzaro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, while a bus costs an average of €38.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Catanzaro:
A train is €16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taranto to Catanzaro costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 3h 53m versus 3h 19m 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 Taranto to Catanzaro
How to get from Taranto to Catanzaro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taranto to Catanzaro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM8h25Taranto, Terminal Cimino6:55 PMCatanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido€141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM8h25Taranto, Terminal Cimino6:55 PMCatanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido€141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Intercity 566+
Regionale 55471:07 PM4h08Taranto station5:15 PMCatanzaro€241One-way1 transfer
Other options
Intercity 558+
Regionale FC9808:43 AM4h25Taranto station1:08 PMCatanzaro Pratica€231One-way1 transfer
Regionale 7708+
BUS LP558+
Regionale 216778:11 AM6h27Taranto station2:38 PMCatanzaro€251One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM8h10Taranto, Terminal Cimino6:40 PMCatanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)€151One-way1 transfer
BUS LP981 · BUS LP79512:20 AM6h44Taranto station7:04 AMCatanzaro€251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Catanzaro:
A train is €16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taranto to Catanzaro costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taranto and Catanzaro as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Taranto station and arrive in Catanzaro Lido.
- Buses mostly depart from Taranto, Terminal Cimino and arrive in Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Catanzaro by bus.
- Travel with Intercity to go to Catanzaro by train.
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