There are 6 ways to get from Bologna to Catanzaro by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane BLQ - SUF
3h 2m€103–313Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catanzaro Via Gioacchino Da Fiorebus Torino
11h€18–60Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Fr
7h 17m€97–213Drive 959.3 km
- Drive from Bologna to Catanzarocar 959.3 km
8h 57m€154–222Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane VCE - SUF
4h 53m€122–328Bus via Catanzaro Lido
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catanzaro Lidobus N1553
14h 7m€84–125
Bologna to Catanzaro by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Catanzaro is to bus which costs €18 - €60 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Catanzaro is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €100 - €320.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Catanzaro Via Gioacchino Da Fiore. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Catanzaro. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Catanzaro via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Bologna and Catanzaro is 788 km. The road distance is 959.3 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Catanzaro without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €95 - €220.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Bologna to Catanzaro, including transfers.
Bologna to Catanzaro bus services, operated by Autolinee Federico, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Catanzaro train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Catanzaro is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €220 and takes 7h 17m, you could also bus, which costs €18 - €60 and takes 11h.
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) 5 times a day. 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 11m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–210
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–190
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €120–210
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Catanzaro Via Gioacchino Da Fiore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–60
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
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Booking & Getting There
Bologna to Catanzaro bus services, operated by Autolinee Federico, arrive at Catanzaro Via Gioacchino Da Fiore station.
Bologna to Catanzaro train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Catanzaro is 959 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Bologna to Catanzaro.
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