The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$107
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
11 h 1 m
Average duration
12 h 49 m
Trains per day
9
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 $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $107.
It's difficult to get from Catania to Bologna Centrale without transferring at least once.
Intercity 724+
InterCityNotte 774
InterCityNotte 1960+
Intercity 588
2126 · 9912
2126 · 9968
2126 · 8904
Intercity 722+
FRECCIAROSSA 9658
2126 · 9968
InterCityNotte 1960+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9622
InterCityNotte 1956+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9612
2126 · 9912Travel 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, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2126 · 9912 | 7:15 PM Catania | 13h48 | 9:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
2126 · 9968 | 7:15 PM Catania | 12h53 | 8:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
2126 · 8904 | 7:15 PM Catania | 14h03 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1956+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9612 | 7:26 PM Catania Centrale | 13h27 | 8:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ Intercity 588 | 9:58 PM Catania Centrale | 17h51 | 3:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9622 | On time 9:58 PM Catania Centrale | 12h55 | 10:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
Intercity 722+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 7:52 AM Catania Centrale | 11h01 | 6:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 10:34 AM Catania Centrale | 16h47 | 3:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1962+ Regionale 18730+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504 | On time 1:54 PM Catania Centrale | 16h34 | 6:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Catania to Bologna Centrale
Distance 521 miles (840 km) |
Average train duration 12h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€47) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 10h 36m |
First train 04:17 |
Last train 21:58 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Catania to Bologna Centrale start from as low as $57 (€47) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $130 (€106) depending on the train type and class.
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

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Catania to Bologna Centrale
- 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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