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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Cattolica
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Cattolica among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €19, while a bus costs an average of €35.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Cattolica
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Cattolica, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cattolica:
A train is €16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Cattolica costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Cattolica take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €15. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Cattolica
How to get from Bologna to Cattolica by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Cattolica is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TTPER 39416:12 PM 1h33 Bologna Centrale 7:45 PM Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale TTPER 39416:12 PM 1h33 Bologna Centrale 7:45 PM Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 8813+
Regionale 42513:45 PM 1h22 Bologna Centrale 5:07 PM Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce €30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 39211:34 PM 1h44 Bologna Centrale 3:18 PM Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39315:34 PM 1h44 Bologna Centrale 7:18 PM Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39057:34 AM 1h45 Bologna Centrale 9:19 AM Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
20111:30 AM 1h30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 1:00 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
13110:00 PM 1h25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 11:25 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cattolica:
A train is €16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Cattolica costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Cattolica take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Cattolica as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Cattolica, Via Mazzini / Largo Della Pace.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti to go to Cattolica by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Cattolica by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, GoOpti.
- 18 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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