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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 prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 471 miles (759 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $260 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration Fastest 8h 14m 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 |
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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 Catanzaro to Bologna:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catanzaro to Bologna costing on average $115 (€92).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 13h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Catanzaro to Bologna
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.
FlixBus3:35 PM13h10Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)4:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$791One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:35 PM13h10Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)4:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$791One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale 21922 · Autobus LM014+
AZ1168 · AZ13197:43 AM7h02Catanzaro station2:45 PMBologna Airport$1421One-way3 transfers
Other options
Regionale 21564+
Intercity 552 · Intercity 5968:37 AM12h05Catanzaro station8:42 PMBologna Centrale$991One-way2 transfers
Regionale 21667+
Intercity 550 · Intercity 5926:36 AM13h20Catanzaro station7:56 PMBologna Centrale$1021One-way2 transfers
Regionale 7368+
FRECCIAROSSA 965810:39 AM9h14Catanzaro station7:53 PMBologna Centrale$1331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:20 PM13h25Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido4:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$791One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM14h15Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM14h35Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$791One-way1 transfer
Regionale 21667 · Autobus LM010+
AZ1168 · AZ13196:36 AM8h09Catanzaro station2:45 PMBologna Airport$1421One-way3 transfers
Regionale 21694 · Autobus LM046+
AZ1170 · AZ13113:36 PM18h44Catanzaro station10:20 AMBologna Airport$1191One-way3 transfers
Regionale 21922 · Autobus LM014+
AZ1168 · AZ13177:43 AM10h42Catanzaro station6:25 PMBologna Airport$1421One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Catanzaro to Bologna:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catanzaro to Bologna costing on average $115 (€92).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 13h 9m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Lamezia Terme Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- 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, Regionale to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Ryanair, Malta Air to go to Bologna by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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