The distance between Catanzaro and Bologna is around 840km (522 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Catanzaro to Bologna by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bologna → Catanzaro if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bivio San Leonardo then fly from Crotone (CRV) to Bologna (BLQ).
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Take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Bologna Centrale.
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Take the bus to Cosenza and then to Bologna Autostazione.
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There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to Bologna by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Catanzaro and Bologna is around 840km (522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 759km (472 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Catanzaro and Bologna by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to Bologna is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Catanzaro and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Catanzaro and Bologna. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Catanzaro to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme C. and Napoli Afragola. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Catanzaro and Bologna. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catanzaro and Bologna. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Catanzaro to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., Autoservizi Salemi Srl, RegioJet, Blablabus, Autolinee Federico, Ferrovie Della Calabria and Busitalia Simet S.p.A. run regular bus services between Catanzaro and Bologna. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catanzaro to Bologna. We recommend that you take the bus to Bivio San Leonardo then fly from Crotone (CRV) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Catanzaro and Bologna. The distance is around 956km (594 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to Bologna is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 2h 40m | €215($215) | 6 times a week | 840km (522 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | €83($83) | every 4 hours | 920km (572 miles) |
Train to Bologna Centrale | 7h 35m | €58($58) | every 20 mins | 925km (575 miles) |
Bus via Cosenza + 1 similar | 11h 10m | €82($82) | once a week | 972km (604 miles) |
Bus | 12hrs | €54($54) | once daily | 994km (617 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | €175($175) | on demand | 956km (594 miles) |
Autolinee Romano
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