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How to get fromBologna to Catanzaroby plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Bologna to Catanzaro by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane plane BLQ - SUF
    3h 2m
    €106–310

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catanzaro Via Gioacchino Da Fiorebus bus Torino
    11h
    €18–60

  3. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train train Fr
    7h 43m
    €119–229

  4. Drive  959.3 km

    1. Drive from Bologna to Catanzarocar car 959.3 km
    8h 57m
    €173–249

  5. Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain train
    2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane plane VCE - SUF
    4h 51m
    €121–297

  6. Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train
    2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane plane VRN - SUF
    4h 21m
    €129–473

  7. Train via Casoria

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Afragolatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Lamezia Terme C.train train Fr
    8h 57m
    €122–231

  8. Bus via Catanzaro Lido

    1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catanzaro Lidobus bus N1553
    14h 27m
    €109–156

Bologna to Catanzaro by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 787.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Catanzaro, Italy?

Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) twice daily. Alternatively, Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Lamezia Terme C. every 3 hours. Tickets cost €120–210 and the journey takes 6h 12m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 3 times a week.

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