What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Paola?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Paola is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 12h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Paola?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Paola is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 36m and costs €150 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Paola?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Paola. However, there are services departing from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre and arriving at Paola - Riona Croce via Citadella - Hotel Capofella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Paola?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Paola. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Bologna to Paola?

The distance between Bologna and Paola is 819 km. The road distance is 839.8 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Paola without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Paola without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €85 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Paola?

The train from Bologna Centrale to Paola takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Paola bus from?

Bologna to Paola bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Paola train from?

Bologna to Paola train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train or bus from Bologna to Paola?

The best way to get from Bologna to Paola is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Citadella - Hotel Capofella, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Bologna to Paola bus arrive?

Bologna to Paola bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rende station.

Where does the Bologna to Paola train arrive?

Bologna to Paola train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Paola station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Paola?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Paola is 840 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Bologna to Paola.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna to Paola?

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Where can I stay near Paola?

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Bologna to Paola - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Paolatrain Fr
5h 40m
€85–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Rendebus N1553 / ...
12h 7m
€76–125
Bus via Citadella - Hotel Capofella
1. Take the bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Sparvasilebus Route 3
11h 24m
€81–113
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bologna Centrale to Paolanighttrain Ini
10h 43m
€80–160
Drive 839.8 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Paolacar 839.8 km
8h 24m
€131–188
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane BLQ - SUF
2. Take the taxi from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Paolataxi
3h 36m
€150–335
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane BLQ - REG
2. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Paolatrain
5h 37m
€76–255
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane VRN - SUF
3. Take the taxi from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Paolataxi
4h 55m
€183–450

Bologna to Paola by train

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Distance: 818.9 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Paola, Calabria, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Paola every 2 hours. Tickets cost €120–240 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. operates a bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Sparvasile once daily. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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