How to travel from Bologna to Catania

You can travel to Catania from Bologna 4 different ways: bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Catania is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $2 (€2) compared to other travel options to Catania:

A flight is generally $62 (€55) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $64 (€57) from Bologna to Catania.

A flight is generally $48 (€43) less than a ferry for the same route. Taking a ferry costs on average $51 (€45) from Bologna to Catania.

A flight is $120 (€106) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Bologna to Catania costing on average $122 (€108).

The fastest way to get to Catania from Bologna is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 50 min.

Other travel options to Catania can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 17 h 30 min   of travel time.

In comparison, traveling by ferry can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, getting to Catania by train can take on average 16 h 7 min.

The Bologna to Catania distance is around 520 miles (838 km).

The average frequency per day from Bologna to Catania is:

• Around 2 buses per day.
• 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Catania as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bologna to Catania:

• Most travelers take a bus from Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre to Catania, Autostazione.
• Most travelers who book a plane ticket from Bologna to Catania depart from Bologna Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
• Most travelers catch their train from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Catania Centrale.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Catania, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Itabus for buses to Catania. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Itabus Bologna to Catania tickets on Omio for $64 (€57).
• Travel with Intercity to go to Catania by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Intercity Bologna to Catania tickets on Omio for $122 (€108).

Yes, there are direct routes from Bologna to Catania with the following travel companies:

• You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Catania with Flixbus or Autoservizi Salemi.
• You can check for a direct train to Catania with Intercity Notte with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services to Catania tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

When planning your trip from Bologna to Catania, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $64 (€57) one way.
• Ferry tickets cost $51 (€45) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average $2 (€2) one way.
• Train tickets cost $122 (€108) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Bologna to Catania online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.