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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. 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 train costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £191.
Distance: 838 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£191 Average Price | £66 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 5m Average total duration 17h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Catania, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Catania:
A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Catania costing on average £66.
A train is £141 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Catania costing on average £191.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 52m.
Coach takes on average 18h 5m.
You'll arrive about 9h 25m sooner (2h 31m by flight vs 11h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £191 compared to roughly £72 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Catania from Bologna by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bologna to Catania is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Catania are Taormina, Lipari, Syracuse, Vulcano (Island) and Messina. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Catania on Omio.
Taormina is known for its ancient Greek Theatre, graceful centre and sweeping views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. The town mixes Sicilian history with a refined resort feel, where medieval lanes and nearby beaches sit close together.
Lipari is the main town of the Aeolian Islands, known for volcanic scenery, white pumice beaches and a busy harbour. Its citadel, winding streets and sea views give the island a character shaped by history and island life.
Syracuse is a historic Sicilian city known for its Greek ruins and the old island district of Ortigia. Ancient sites, Baroque streets and a lively seafront give it a character that feels both cultured and distinctly coastal.
Messina is a Sicilian port city known for its harbour, cathedral and the astronomical clock on the Duomo’s bell tower. It feels practical and lively, with a seafront setting and a history shaped by repeated rebuilding.
Travel to Catania easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Catania.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Catania:
A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Catania costing on average £66.
A train is £141 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Catania costing on average £191.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 52m.
Coach takes on average 18h 5m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Catania as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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