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Compare train, bus, and flight for Catania to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, while a flight costs an average of $256.
Distance: 520 miles (838 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$256 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 19m Average total duration 16h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 24m Average total duration 13h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Catania to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Catania to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Bologna:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Bologna costing on average $127 (€106).
A bus is $156 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Bologna costing on average $256 (€215).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 24m.
Bus takes on average 17h 19m.
You'll arrive about 9h 29m sooner (2h 36m by flight vs 12h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $256 (€215) compared to roughly $83 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Catania to Bologna
How to get from Catania to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Catania to Bologna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W465076:00 AM 1h45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport 7:45 AM Bologna Airport $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- W46507
6:00 AM 1h45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport 7:45 AM Bologna Airport $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 37507:55 AM 1h40 Catania Fontanarossa Airport 9:35 AM Bologna Airport $137 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- InterCityNotte 1960+
Intercity 58810:58 PM 15h49 Catania Centrale 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale $168 1 One-way 1 transfer 
Regionale Veloce 5390+InterCityNotte 95076+
FRECCIAROSSA 96127:34 PM 14h19 Catania Centrale 9:53 AM Bologna Centrale $190 1 One-way 2 transfers- InterCityNotte 1960+FRECCIAROSSA 9520
10:58 PM 12h35 Catania Centrale 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale $216 1 One-way 1 transfer
21268:15 PM 17h00 Catania, Via D'Amico 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $84 1 One-way 0 transfers- 2126
7:55 PM 17h20 Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $84 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:40 PM 15h40 Catania, Via D'Amico 10:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $95 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+W46464+
Regionale TRENORD 803346:00 AM 8h10 Catania Fontanarossa Airport 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale $137 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467+W46464+Regionale TRENORD 80342
6:00 AM 10h10 Catania Fontanarossa Airport 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale $137 1 One-way 2 transfers - Intercity 609+W46464+Regionale TRENORD 80332
6:00 AM 7h56 Catania Fontanarossa Airport 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale $149 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Bologna:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Bologna costing on average $127 (€106).
A bus is $156 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Bologna costing on average $256 (€215).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 24m.
Bus takes on average 17h 19m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Catania Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, Luxair, Ryanair, CitizenPlane, Royal Air Maroc to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, OneBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, OneBus.
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