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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 $34. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 471 miles (759 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $253 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 44m Average total duration 13h 14m 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 $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catanzaro to Bologna costing on average $110 (€90).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 13h 14m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 5682+
Intercity 15889:43 AM11h47Catanzaro station9:30 PMBologna Centrale$1091One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale 5682+
Intercity 15889:43 AM11h47Catanzaro station9:30 PMBologna Centrale$1091One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale 21890 · Autobus LM026+
AZ1178 · AZ131710:46 AM7h34Catanzaro station6:20 PMBologna Airport$1401One-way3 transfers
Other options
Regionale 21558+
Intercity 550 · Intercity 5926:36 AM13h20Catanzaro station7:56 PMBologna Centrale$1281One-way2 transfers
Regionale 21558+
FRECCIAROSSA 95846:36 AM8h57Catanzaro station3:33 PMBologna Centrale$1421One-way1 transfer
Regionale 21676+
Intercity 562+
InterCityNotte 7582:39 PM14h13Catanzaro station4:52 AMBologna Centrale$1421One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM15h30Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)10:10 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1171One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:35 PM13h10Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)4:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:20 PM13h25Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido4:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1261One-way0 transfers
Regionale 21558 · Autobus LM008+
AZ1168 · AZ13196:36 AM8h09Catanzaro station2:45 PMBologna Airport$1181One-way3 transfers
Regionale 5682 · Autobus LM022+
AZ1178 · AZ13179:43 AM8h37Catanzaro station6:20 PMBologna Airport$1401One-way3 transfers
Regionale 21564 · Autobus LM018+
AZ1178 · AZ13178:37 AM9h43Catanzaro station6:20 PMBologna Airport$1401One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Catanzaro to Bologna:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catanzaro to Bologna costing on average $110 (€90).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 13h 14m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Flights mostly depart from Lamezia Terme Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Catanzaro station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale to go to Bologna by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 4 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus.
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