The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale
Cheapest price
£98
Average price
£131
Fastest journey
11 h 48 m
Average duration
13 h 56 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
839 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale will cost around £131 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.
Of the 7 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Catania Centrale every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 839 km distance in an average of 13 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 h 36 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.
InterCityNotte 770+
Intercity 7231:3315h36Bologna Centrale17:09Catania Centrale£981One-way1 change
InterCityNotte 196323:0515h27Bologna Centrale14:32Catania Centrale£991One-way0 changes
Intercity 594+
InterCityNotte 195917:2518h39Bologna Centrale12:04Catania Centrale£1281One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+
Intercity 7279:3711h48Bologna Centrale21:25Catania Centrale£1321One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+
InterCityNotte 195920:2715h37Bologna Centrale12:04Catania Centrale£1451One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+
Intercity 7279:3711h48Bologna Centrale21:25Catania Centrale£1321One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+
InterCityNotte 1955+
Regionale 1295318:1213h21Bologna Centrale7:33Catania Centrale£1591One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+
InterCityNotte 195518:1213h28Bologna Centrale7:40Catania Centrale£1551One-way1 change
InterCityNotte 196323:0515h27Bologna Centrale14:32Catania Centrale£991One-way0 changes
InterCityNotte 770+
Intercity 7231:3315h36Bologna Centrale17:09Catania Centrale£981One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £66.
Distance: 839 km
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£102 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price |
13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 14m Average total duration 15h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale trains for today, Monday 11 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 20:27 Bologna Centrale | 15h37 | 12:04 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1963 | 23:05 Bologna Centrale | 15h27 | 14:32 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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InterCityNotte 770+ Intercity 723 | 1:33 Bologna Centrale | 15h36 | 17:09 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Intercity 727 | 9:37 Bologna Centrale | 11h48 | 21:25 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 594+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 17:25 Bologna Centrale | 18h39 | 12:04 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ InterCityNotte 1955+ Regionale 12953 | 18:12 Bologna Centrale | 13h21 | 7:33 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 18:12 Bologna Centrale | 13h28 | 7:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 839 km distance in 11h 48m.
Distance 839 km |
Average train duration 12h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 11h 48m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 23:33 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Catania Centrale from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centrale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna Centrale and Catania Centrale
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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