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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale
Cheapest price
$138
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
11 h 48 m
Average duration
13 h 52 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
839 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $138.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale without transferring at least once.
Intercity 594+
InterCityNotte 19595:25 PM18h39Bologna Centrale12:04 PMCatania Centrale$1381One-way1 transfer- InterCityNotte 770+Intercity 7231:33 AM15h36Bologna Centrale5:09 PMCatania Centrale$1501One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+Intercity 7279:37 AM11h48Bologna Centrale9:25 PMCatania Centrale$1621One-way1 transfer- FRECCIAROSSA 9563+InterCityNotte 19598:27 PM15h37Bologna Centrale12:04 PMCatania Centrale$1641One-way1 transfer
- FRECCIAROSSA 9555+InterCityNotte 19556:27 PM13h13Bologna Centrale7:40 AMCatania Centrale$2011One-way1 transfer
- FRECCIAROSSA 9613+Intercity 7279:37 AM11h48Bologna Centrale9:25 PMCatania Centrale$1621One-way1 transfer
- FRECCIAROSSA 9555+InterCityNotte 1955+
Regionale 129536:27 PM13h06Bologna Centrale7:33 AMCatania Centrale$2091One-way2 transfers - FRECCIAROSSA 9555+InterCityNotte 19556:27 PM13h13Bologna Centrale7:40 AMCatania Centrale$2011One-way1 transfer
- InterCityNotte 770+Intercity 7231:33 AM15h36Bologna Centrale5:09 PMCatania Centrale$1501One-way1 transfer
- FRECCIAROSSA 9563+InterCityNotte 19598:27 PM15h37Bologna Centrale12:04 PMCatania Centrale$1641One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $18.
Distance: 521 miles (839 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$128 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 15m Average total duration 15h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale costing on average $128 (€102).
A bus is $81 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale costing on average $143 (€114).
Other travel options to Catania Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 43m.
Bus takes on average 15h 45m.
Tickets start at around $128 (€102) compared to roughly $102 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.61 (€-21.22). The journey takes 12h 43m versus 11h 23m 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.
Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 13h13 | 6:40 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 15h27 | 1:32 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 17h08 | 4:09 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
| InterCityNotte 770+Intercity 723 | 1:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 15h36 | 5:09 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9613+Intercity 727 | 9:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h48 | 9:25 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 594+InterCityNotte 1959 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 18h39 | 12:04 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale
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Trains from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€55) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 521 miles (839 km) distance in 13h 13m.
Distance 521 miles (839 km) |
Average train duration 12h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€55) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 13h 13m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Catania Centrale from $18 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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