The average train between Rome and Catanzaro takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome to Catanzaro. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Rome and Catanzaro. The earliest departure is at 8:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Catanzaro at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Catanzaro. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Catanzaro station via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Rome to Catanzaro train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Catanzaro train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
The distance between Rome and Catanzaro is 482.8 km. The road distance is 563 km.
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Lamezia Terme C. every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–150 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route every 4 hours.