The cheapest and fastest trains from Scalea to Bologna
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
6 h 21 m
Average duration
8 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
637 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scalea to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scalea to Bologna will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 5 trains that leave Scalea for Bologna every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 637 km distance in an average of 8 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 h 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Scalea to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scalea to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 637 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£57 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £142 Average Price |
7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Scalea to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Scalea to Bologna trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8134 | 08:35 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 6h28 | 15:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
![]() | 06:45 Scalea | 7h18 | 14:03 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:42 Scalea | 6h21 | 14:03 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:24 Scalea | 10h18 | 18:42 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Scalea to Bologna
Trains from Scalea to Bologna run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 637 km distance in 6h 16m.
Distance 637 km |
Average train duration 6h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 6h 16m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:39 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento from Scalea to Bologna trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento trains will get you between Scalea and Bologna from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Scalea to Bologna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scalea to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Scalea and Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free parking is available near the station, with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- €0.50
- Located in the main hall
- The station has a single-level layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Local bus services available from Scalea town center
- 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
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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