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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bologna to Catania
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a train costs an average of $138.
Distance: 520 miles (838 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $138 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 0m Average total duration 13h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Catania:
A bus is $38 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Catania costing on average $110.
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Catania costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 48m.
Bus takes on average 14h 0m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $100 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 13h 30m versus 11h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Catania
How to get from Bologna to Catania by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Catania is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W465088:20 AM1h45Bologna Airport10:05 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W465088:20 AM1h45Bologna Airport10:05 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 37498:05 AM1h40Bologna Airport9:45 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1001One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 723+InterCityNotte 7701:33 AM15h36Bologna Centrale5:09 PMCatania Centrale$1331One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+Intercity 7279:37 AM11h48Bologna Centrale9:25 PMCatania Centrale$1781One-way1 transfer- Intercity 584 · Intercity 591+InterCityNotte 195511:21 AM20h19Bologna Centrale7:40 AMCatania Centrale$1911One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM18h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)3:20 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$641One-way1 transfer- 2409 · 441110:55 AM21h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:30 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$801One-way1 transfer
- 2409 · 441110:55 AM21h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:50 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$801One-way1 transfer
AZ1320 · AZ17197:05 PM3h25Bologna Airport10:30 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1031One-way1 transfer- AZ1320 · AZ17357:05 PM4h15Bologna Airport11:20 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1031One-way1 transfer
- AZ1318 · AZ17533:30 PM5h15Bologna Airport8:45 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1031One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Catania:
A bus is $38 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Catania costing on average $110.
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Catania costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 48m.
Bus takes on average 14h 0m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Catania as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Catania Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa to go to Catania by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar to go to Catania by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, Volotea to go to Catania by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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