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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 $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. 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 $16, while a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cattolica:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Cattolica costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Cattolica take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24. The journey takes 1h 28m 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.
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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 PM1h33Bologna Centrale7:45 PMCattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale TTPER 39416:12 PM1h33Bologna Centrale7:45 PMCattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+
Regionale Veloce 172112:45 PM1h20Bologna Centrale2:05 PMCattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce$401One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 39211:34 PM1h44Bologna Centrale3:18 PMCattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce$161One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39315:34 PM1h44Bologna Centrale7:18 PMCattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce$161One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39398:34 PM1h45Bologna Centrale10:19 PMCattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce$161One-way0 transfers
20311:30 AM1h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:00 PMRimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)$321One-way0 transfers
13110:00 PM1h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)11:25 PMRimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cattolica:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Cattolica costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Cattolica take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 8 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 BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Cattolica by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Cattolica by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
- 17 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
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