Getting here · Buses and coaches
To Santa Maria del Cedro by bus and coach
Coaches can bring you to Calabria from further afield, while local buses connect the towns along the coast. Below you will find operators and stop names to help you plan your arrival at Cedromare.
Coaches from Italian cities
Look on Consorzio Autolinee / EUROBUS for connections from Rome, Milan, Bologna and Florence. Once you choose a date, you will see whether a direct service to Santa Maria del Cedro is available.
The destination stop is listed as “Ss.18 Carmax (Ex bar Mimose)”. Useful departure names are Roma Autostazione Tiburtina, Milano Lampugnano, Bologna Autostazione piazza XX Settembre and Scandicci-Term. Villa Costanza for Florence.
Travelling from other European countries
You can also check journeys to Bivio Santa Maria on FlixBus, for example from Zurich or Munich. The details of your chosen connection will show where you change and which operators run the services.
Compare the total journey time and the margin for connections. Before buying a ticket, check the luggage rules as well.
Stops in Santa Maria del Cedro
Operators use names including “Ss.18 Carmax (Ex bar Mimose)”, “Santa Maria del Cedro, SS18 fronte Scarnati elettricità” and “Bivio Santa Maria, Corso del Tirreno 852”. These are different arrival points. When arranging collection, send your driver the location of the stop shown on your ticket.
Marcellina and the seaside Marina are different parts of the municipality. The “Bivio Marcellina” bus stop should not be confused with Marcellina-Verbicaro-Orsomarso railway station either.
Buses between Scalea, Santa Maria and Diamante
Preite route 07 connects the coastal towns with Paola and Cosenza. Its timetable includes “SCALEA – BAR TURISTA”, “BIVIO MARCELLINA (MONTEMARE)”, “BIVIO S.MARIA – FOSSE” and “DIAMANTE”. It may be useful both for your arrival and for an outing along the coast.
The timetable depends on the direction and day of the week. Watch for services marked for Saturdays, Sundays or school days. Consorzio Autolinee TPL publishes other local connections.
By bus from Lamezia Terme Airport
In summer, Preite route 54 runs from the airport towards Scalea and Praia a Mare, passing through the Santa Maria del Cedro area. It is seasonal, so check the timetable for your arrival day before choosing a flight.
You can also look for a bus connection via Paola. If changing buses, check the location: Paola – Rione Croce and the stop by the railway station are listed separately in the timetable.
From the stop to the house
Arrange a taxi or transfer for the last stretch to the Cedromare holiday home. When booking, give the stop shown on your ticket, your arrival date and time, the number of people and your luggage details.
Send the driver the address, Via degli Ulivi 213B in Santa Maria del Cedro (postcode 87020), and the house location on the map. Agree how to get in touch if there is a delay. The main travel guide has links to local transport companies.