Updated November 2026. Check each operator before you fly.
Amantea is 37.2 km north of Lamezia Terme airport (SUF). The quickest way is a taxi or rental car, 33–40 minutes in usual traffic. The cheapest are the direct FlixBus, from €4.69, and the Airlink shuttle plus a regional train, €5.20.
The options at a glance
| Option | Time | Cost (Nov 2026) | How often | Drops you |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct bus (FlixBus) | about 42 min | from €4.69 | 9 a day, 05:25–19:30 | SS18, opposite the La Pigna shopping centre |
| Airlink bus + regional train | about 30–40 min with a good connection | €5.20 | see below | Amantea station |
| Taxi | 33–40 min | pre-booked from about €60 | on demand | As close to your door as a car can get |
| Rental car | 33–40 min | varies | any time | Wherever you park |
By direct bus
FlixBus runs a direct route from the airport to Amantea. As of November 2026, its route page lists 9 buses a day, the first at 05:25 and the last at 19:30, taking about 42 minutes, with fares from €4.69.
- At the airport, the bus leaves from the bus area on Viale Rodolfo Imbrogno, a short walk from arrivals.
- In Amantea, it stops on the SS18 coast road, opposite the La Pigna shopping centre. Your ticket shows the current stop address.
- Tickets: online or in the FlixBus app.
Consorzio Autolinee Line 159 (Paola–airport–Catanzaro) also stops at La Pigna in Amantea. It runs only a few times a day; see the operator’s timetable, in force from 22 January 2026.
By train (Lamezia Airlink)
The airport has no railway station. Trenitalia’s Lamezia Airlink gives you one ticket covering a shuttle bus to Lamezia Terme Centrale station, then the train.
- Buy one ticket on trenitalia.com or in the Trenitalia app. Choose “Lamezia Terme Aeroporto” as your departure and “Amantea” as your destination.
- Find the shuttle: the stop is on Viale Rodolfo Imbrogno, about 50 m from the arrivals exit. The bus is run by Lamezia Multiservizi.
- At Lamezia Terme Centrale, change to a train north to Amantea, about 15–20 minutes.
Cost: €5.20 with a regional train, or €10.80 with an Intercity (Trenitalia search for 11 November 2026). The bus part is €1.80.
Frequency: the shuttle (Linea 90) runs every 30 minutes, 7 days a week, from about 05:45 to about 23:15 from the airport. On Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Easter and 1 May it runs only 07:15–20:15.
The train is the limit: on Wednesday 11 November 2026, the first connection left the airport at 06:15 and the last good one at 20:15, arriving at 20:48. On Sunday 15 November there were fewer, from 07:15 to 19:45. Check your date: the timetable changes in December and again in summer.
By taxi
There is a taxi stand outside the terminal exit. The airport publishes taxi numbers: +39 0968 51722 (airport) and +39 0968 51723 (Lamezia Terme Centrale station) (SACAL, as of November 2026). It publishes no fixed fare to Amantea, and we found no metered fare from the rank.
Pre-booked taxis are listed from about €60 by local operators (November 2026). Confirm the price when booking, because night and luggage terms vary. If you take a taxi from the rank, agree the price before you set off.
A taxi is the practical choice if you land after the last bus and train.
Uber is also available at the airport, and we recommend reserving in advance.
By rental car
The major rental companies have desks at the airport. It’s 33–40 minutes north to Amantea (37.2 km) in usual traffic. The fastest route is the A2/E45, then the SS 18 Tirrena Inferiore.
Prefer to pick up a car later? Esse Auto in nearby Campora San Giovanni rents locally and offers free pickup within Amantea, so you can arrive by bus or train and rent only for day trips.
Parking: Amantea’s old town is mostly steps and narrow lanes, not roads. Our 3-day itinerary notes free parking near the port in the lower town. In August, parking is tight, but with patience and strategy you can find a spot.
Arriving with luggage
Plan the last stretch before you travel, because part of Amantea is stairways.
- Via Cavour is in the centro storico. Reaching it means several flights of steps.
- San Bernardino Studio and Holiday Home are downtown, on the Gradinata San Bernardino, a historic stepped lane. The Studio is on the ground floor; the Holiday Home has three floors.
Pack a bag you can carry up steps. Tell us your arrival time when you book.
Late-night and off-season arrivals
- The last direct FlixBus leaves the airport at 19:30 (as of November 2026).
- The last good Airlink connection on our weekday check arrived in Amantea at 20:48, and Sundays finish earlier.
- If you land later, plan on a taxi or a pre-booked transfer.
Going back to the airport
Check the same operators for your return, and allow extra time in August, when the roads and the airport are at their busiest.
FAQ
How far is Lamezia airport from Amantea?
37.2 km. By car it takes 33–40 minutes in usual traffic.
Is there a direct train from Lamezia airport to Amantea?
No. The airport has no station. Trenitalia’s Lamezia Airlink sells one ticket covering the shuttle bus to Lamezia Terme Centrale and the train on to Amantea.
Can I use Uber?
Yes, Uber is available at the airport. We recommend reserving in advance.
What’s the cheapest way?
The direct FlixBus, from €4.69 as of November 2026, or the Airlink bus plus a regional train, €5.20.
What’s the fastest way?
A taxi or a rental car: 33–40 minutes in usual traffic.
For where to go next, here’s what to do in Amantea. If you’re planning a short stay, try our 3-day itinerary. For flights into Lamezia, see why Lamezia Terme (SUF) is a gateway to Calabria.
