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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 flight, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. 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 flight costs an average of $73, while a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 520 miles (838 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $117 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 44m Average total duration 15h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m 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 |
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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 Catania to Bologna:
A flight is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Bologna costing on average $80 (€65).
A flight is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Bologna costing on average $117 (€95).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 39m.
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
You'll arrive about 10h 10m sooner (1h 55m by flight vs 12h 5m by car) and save roughly $12 (€10) compared to fuel and tolls ($73 (€60) vs $85 (€70)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 21268:15 PM17h00Catania, Via D'Amico1:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 21268:15 PM17h00Catania, Via D'Amico1:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 37509:40 PM1h45Catania Fontanarossa Airport11:25 PMBologna Airport$2391One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 724+InterCityNotte 77411:33 AM16h48Catania Centrale4:21 AMBologna Centrale$1331One-way1 transfer- InterCityNotte 89530+Intercity 58810:58 PM15h49Catania Centrale2:47 PMBologna Centrale$1731One-way1 transfer
- InterCityNotte 89524+Intercity 534+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39167:01 PM19h25Catania Centrale2:26 PMBologna Centrale$1771One-way2 transfers
- 21267:55 PM17h20Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)1:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM22h45Catania, Via D'Amico1:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1231One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM17h40Catania, Via D'Amico5:35 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1511One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+
W46464+
Regionale TRENORD 803346:15 AM7h55Catania Fontanarossa Airport2:10 PMBologna Centrale$3901One-way2 transfers - Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467+Regionale TRENORD 80342+W464646:15 AM9h55Catania Fontanarossa Airport4:10 PMBologna Centrale$3901One-way2 transfers
- Intercity 609+W46464+Regionale TRENORD 803326:15 AM7h41Catania Fontanarossa Airport1:56 PMBologna Centrale$4031One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Bologna:
A flight is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Bologna costing on average $80 (€65).
A flight is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Bologna costing on average $117 (€95).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 39m.
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 ferries 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, Frecciargento to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, OneBus, Infobus, Grupo Interbus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair, Wizz Air to go to Bologna by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 3 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, OneBus, Infobus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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