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Museo del Santuario di San Francesco di Paola
Museum at the sanctuary presenting objects, documents, and devotional material linked to Saint Francis of Paola and the order he founded.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Paola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Paola will cost around €92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €90.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 2 trains from Bologna to Paola, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 690 km distance in an average of 12 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 24 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 13 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Bologna to Paola run on average 16 times per day, taking around 7h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €31 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 428 miles (690 km) distance in 5h 33m.
Distance 428 miles (690 km) |
Average train duration 7h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 5h 33m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bologna to Paola.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Paola trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9601 · FRECCIAROSSA 8863 | 6:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h14 | 12:51 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9603+ Intercity 551 | 7:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h51 | 2:58 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
8111 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h56 | 2:53 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 · Intercity 555 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h26 | 8:20 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Intercity 95057 | 9:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h57 | 4:34 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h44 | 5:11 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 12:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h17 | 6:24 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h07 | 7:34 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9625 · FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 12:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h57 | 7:34 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 2:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h05 | 8:07 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9631 · FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 2:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h00 | 8:07 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 3:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h44 | 9:21 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 3:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h56 | 9:43 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8143 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h27 | 10:24 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597+ InterCityNotte 795 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 13h01 | 5:22 AM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1963 | 11:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h38 | 8:43 AM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 35678+ FRECCIAROSSA 8333 | 11:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 11h51 | 11:09 AM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 35678+ Intercity 723 | 11:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 13h16 | 12:34 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
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Museum at the sanctuary presenting objects, documents, and devotional material linked to Saint Francis of Paola and the order he founded.
Exhibition space focused on the saint’s life, miracles, and historical memory, helpful for adding context before or after visiting the sanctuary.
Small local museum area within the sanctuary complex showing religious art and archival pieces connected to Paola’s most important heritage site.
The atmospheric old town with narrow lanes, churches, and traditional buildings, best explored on foot for local character and views.
Main civic square and social hub, framed by everyday town life and useful as a starting point for walks through central Paola.
Seafront walking area popular for sunsets and relaxed strolls, offering a pleasant contrast to the religious and historic sights inland.
Fileja are traditional Calabrian hand-rolled pasta, often served with rich goat or pork ragù. They are a hallmark of local home cooking and festive meals.
Lagane e ceci is an old southern dish of rustic pasta strips with chickpeas, valued for its peasant roots and comforting flavor across Calabria.
Surici fritti are lightly floured fried anchovies, popular on the Tyrrhenian coast near Paola. They are prized for freshness and simple seaside flavor.
Established seafood restaurant in Paola known for fresh fish dishes and classic Calabrian flavors in a relaxed, polished setting.
Well-known local restaurant offering traditional Calabrian cooking, pizza, and regional ingredients in a casual atmosphere.
Seafood-focused dining near the coast, appreciated for fresh catches, pasta, and a more refined atmosphere suited to a longer dinner.
Moderate for southern Italy. Hotels and trains are reasonable, while tourist-area dining costs more in peak season. Overall cheaper than Rome, Milan, or Amalfi.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is enough in cafes.
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Most Bologna to Paola trains use the Bologna Centrale to Paola station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Paola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Paola has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Piazzetta, Trattoria del Mare
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Paola. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Paola. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paola: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paola: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paola: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Blumentag, Hotel Sant'Agostino, Hotel Alhambra.
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