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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£57
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£115
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
17 h
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
17 h 19 m
Buses on 29 Aug
9
Distance
838 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Catania to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Bologna will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £57.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 9 buses from Catania to Bologna, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 838 km distance in an average of 17 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h .
The slowest buses will take 17 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3888 · 3898
3888 · 2772
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FlixBus · FlixBus
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2126
3888 · 3898
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio 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 £54 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 £54, while a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 838 km
| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£58 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price |
15h 44m Average total duration 15h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Bologna coaches for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:55 Catania, Via D'Amico | 17h40 | 17:35 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
![]() | 6:00 Catania | 17h05 | 23:05 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
3888 · 2772 | 8:55 Catania, Via D'Amico | 17h45 | 2:40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
3888 · 3898 | 8:55 Catania, Via D'Amico | 17h30 | 2:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 Catania, Via D'Amico | 18h30 | 3:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 Catania, Via D'Amico | 19h55 | 7:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:40 Catania, Via D'Amico | 18h50 | 13:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
2126 | 19:55 Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 17h20 | 13:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2126 | 20:15 Catania, Via D'Amico | 17h00 | 13:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Catania to Bologna run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £14 by flight.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 838 km distance in 17h 5m.
Distance 838 km |
Average bus duration 15h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 17h 5m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Most Catania to Bologna buses use the Catania, Via D'Amico to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Catania and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
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