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Bus from Rome to Catanzaro: Journey Information

There are 12 intercity buses per day from Rome to Catanzaro. Traveling by bus from Rome to Catanzaro usually takes around 7 hours and 36 minutes, but the fastest Autolinee Federico bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 50 minutes.

Distance298 mi (480 km)
Shortest duration6h 50m
Cheapest price$19.09
Trips per day12
Most frequent serviceAutolinee Federico
Bus lines2

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What bus companies travel from Rome to Catanzaro?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Rome to Catanzaro that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Autolinee Federico usually offers more choice, with 7 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Autolinee Federico77h 18m$31.30
FlixBus78h 2m$36.77
  • Autolinee Federico is an Italian bus company based in Reggio Calabria with service across the Italian peninsula to cities like Turin, Rimini, Florence, and Bari. Autolinee has the latest generation of buses, which provide spacious seats, legroom, USB charging outlets, and onboard restrooms.

  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 7 trips from Rome to Catanzaro, and usually makes the trip in about 8 hours and 2 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Rome to Catanzaro

The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 36 minutes to cover the 298 miles from Rome to Catanzaro. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Catanzaro. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Rome to Catanzaro, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 12 scheduled buses that travel from Rome to Catanzaro every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Rome to Catanzaro without transferring.

City Information

Rome

Rome is a city rich in cultural heritage, as well as one of the most romantic destinations in Europe. To fully understand the city’s extraordinary history, visitors should take the time to visit the Capitoline Museums, where the collections include hundreds of sculptures as well as the Capitoline Wolf, the symbol of Rome itself. The famous Trevi’s Fountain is also on the must-see list of many travelers. Boasting an amazing baroque design with mythological motifs, the fountain is one of the most photogenic spots in the city, and it is located near the principal shopping area. If you wish to check out some of the city’s most iconic structures, head over to the Sistine Chapel, which houses the famous fresco by Michelangelo.

Rome is every foodie’s heaven. As you explore the city’s food scene, don’t hesitate to take the chance to try out a local specialty, artichokes. The best place to try these out is at Nonna Betta. For those who want to try the famous Roma coffee, Caffe Sant'Eustachio might be the right spot.

The principal train station in Rome is the Termini station. The main bus station is Roma Tiburtina. The city’s air services are fulfilled by three airports: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome Ciampino Airport, and Roma-Urbe, of which the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is the largest.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Rome?

Largo Guido Mazzoni  - ITRMEDEFLX-0

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Main departure station: Largo Guido Mazzoni

Rome's main long-distance bus station, known as Autostazione Tiburtina, is located on Largo Guido Mazzoni in the northeast of the city. The modern, state-of-the-art facility has several small food outlets, restrooms, and left luggage facilities. Bus companies like FlixBus and RegioJet operate routes from Tiburtina to destinations including Venice and Prague. It can be accessed via the city's metro line B and is just a short walk to Roma Tiburtina railway station. Several hotels, bars, and restaurants line the nearby Via Tiburtina for the perfect welcome to the Eternal City.

All bus stations in Rome:

  • Largo Guido Mazzoni

  • Largo Mazzoni Guido 3

  • Rome Tiburtina Bus Station

Where does the bus arrive in Catanzaro?

Main arrival station: Via Gioacchino da Fiore 2

Buses arrive in Catanzaro at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

All bus stations in Catanzaro:

  • Via Gioacchino da Fiore 2

  • Lido

  • Catanzaro Stazzione

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