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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Catanzaro
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Catanzaro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 471 miles (759 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price |
13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration Fastest 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Catanzaro
How to get from Bologna to Catanzaro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Catanzaro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:40 PM13h15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:55 PMCatanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)$941One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:40 PM13h15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:55 PMCatanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)$941One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1318 · AZ1167+
Autobus LM059 · Regionale 215673:30 PM5h45Bologna Airport9:15 PMCatanzaro station$1991One-way3 transfers
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+
Regionale 2159110:27 AM7h53Bologna Centrale6:20 PMCatanzaro station$1711One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9623+
Regionale 2216512:07 PM8h14Bologna Centrale8:21 PMCatanzaro station$1711One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+
Regionale 2156712:27 PM8h48Bologna Centrale9:15 PMCatanzaro station$1711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:40 PM13h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:10 PMCatanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido$941One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM14h15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:40 PMCatanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)$1091One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM14h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:55 PMCatanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido$1091One-way1 transfer
AZ1312 · AZ1165+
Autobus LM027 · Regionale 73616:30 AM6h46Bologna Airport1:16 PMCatanzaro station$1991One-way3 transfers
AZ1312 · AZ1165+
Autobus LM031 · Regionale 215876:30 AM7h50Bologna Airport2:20 PMCatanzaro station$1991One-way3 transfers
AZ1314 · AZ1167+
Autobus LM059 · Regionale 2156711:05 AM10h10Bologna Airport9:15 PMCatanzaro station$1991One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Catanzaro:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Catanzaro costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 30m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Catanzaro as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel).
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Lamezia Terme Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Catanzaro station.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Catanzaro by train.
- Travel with ITA, Ryanair, Malta Air to go to Catanzaro by flight.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus to go to Catanzaro by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
- 4 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus.
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