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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$97
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
13 h 49 m
Average duration
16 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
840 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Bologna Centrale will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
Of the 5 trains that leave Catania for Bologna Centrale on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 840 km distance in an average of 16 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 49 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 19 h 29 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Catania to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €15.
Distance: 521 miles (840 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€106 Average price | €74 Average price Cheapest | €145 Average price |
13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 36m Average total duration 16h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Catania to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InterCityNotte 1960+Intercity 588 | 9:58 PM Catania Centrale | 15h49 | 1:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| InterCityNotte 1960+FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 9:58 PM Catania Centrale | 12h35 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
| 6:52 AM Catania | 19h29 | 2:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:34 AM Catania | 16h47 | 2:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:54 PM Catania | 18h09 | 7:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Catania to Bologna Centrale trains with Omio?
Intercity Notte as well as Intercity, Italo and Frecciarossa offer trains services from Catania to Bologna Centrale. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Catania to Bologna Centrale.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Catania to Bologna Centrale
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Trains from Catania to Bologna Centrale run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 521 miles (840 km) distance in 10h 36m.
Distance 521 miles (840 km) |
Average train duration 12h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 10h 36m |
First train 04:17 |
Last train 21:58 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa from Catania to Bologna Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Catania and Bologna Centrale from $18 (€15). 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 Catania to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Bologna 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Catania to Bologna 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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