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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bologna to Sicily (Island)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Sicily (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, while a flight costs an average of $268.
Distance: 500 miles (805 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$268 Average price | $161 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 51m Average total duration 16h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 33m Average total duration 19h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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 Sicily (Island):
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Sicily (Island) costing on average $161.
A bus is $192 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Sicily (Island) costing on average $268.
Other travel options to Sicily (Island) take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 51m.
Bus takes on average 19h 33m.
Tickets start at around $161 compared to roughly $132 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-28.84. The journey takes 16h 21m versus 13h 4m 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 Sicily (Island)
How to get from Bologna to Sicily (Island) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Sicily (Island) is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2729 · 44119:10 AM22h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:45 AMGiardini Naxos, Viale Dionisio (Bus Terminal Recanati)$481One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 2729 · 44119:10 AM22h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:45 AMGiardini Naxos, Viale Dionisio (Bus Terminal Recanati)$481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 43418:00 AM1h30Bologna Airport9:30 AMPalermo Airport$751One-way0 transfers
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+InterCityNotte 1955+
Regionale Veloce 54916:12 PM16h28Bologna Centrale10:40 AMEnna station$1901One-way2 transfers- FRECCIAROSSA 9325+InterCityNotte 1955+Regionale 215076:12 PM17h58Bologna Centrale12:10 PMVillarosa station$1911One-way2 transfers
- 2729 · 44119:10 AM23h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:30 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$481One-way1 transfer
- 2729 · 44119:10 AM23h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:50 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$481One-way1 transfer
- 2409 · 441110:55 AM20h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:45 AMGiardini Naxos, Viale Dionisio (Bus Terminal Recanati)$541One-way1 transfer
W465088:20 AM1h45Bologna Airport10:05 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$731One-way0 transfers- FR 7395:45 AM1h40Bologna Airport7:25 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$791One-way0 transfers
- W4662012:35 PM1h35Bologna Airport2:10 PMPalermo Airport$1211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Sicily (Island):
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Sicily (Island) costing on average $161.
A bus is $192 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Sicily (Island) costing on average $268.
Other travel options to Sicily (Island) take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 51m.
Bus takes on average 19h 33m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Sicily (Island) 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Enna station.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus to go to Sicily (Island) by bus.
- Travel with Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Sicily (Island) by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Ryanair to go to Sicily (Island) by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Itabus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Malta Air, CitizenPlane, Ryanair.
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