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Compare train and bus for Catanzaro to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catanzaro to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 22m. 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 $95, while a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 471 miles (759 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price | $249 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 7m Average total duration 13h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration Fastest 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Catanzaro to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Catanzaro to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Catanzaro to Bologna:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catanzaro to Bologna costing on average $125.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 7m.
Tickets start at around $95 compared to roughly $249 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $155. The journey takes 13h 37m versus 9h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Catanzaro to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Catanzaro to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:50 PM 15h25 Catanzaro 12:15 PM Bologna $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:50 PM 15h25 Catanzaro 12:15 PM Bologna $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:20 PM 13h25 Catanzaro 3:45 AM Bologna $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:55 AM 16h00 Catanzaro 8:55 PM Bologna $55 1 One-way 0 transfers11:10 AM 15h45 Catanzaro 2:55 AM Bologna $56 1 One-way 0 transfers7:50 PM 15h25 Catanzaro 11:15 AM Bologna $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Catanzaro to Bologna:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catanzaro to Bologna costing on average $125.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 7m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catanzaro and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Catanzaro station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Bologna by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Italo.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee.
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