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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Scalea is to night train which costs €65 - €120 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Scalea is to fly and drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €65 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Scalea?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre and arriving at Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Scalea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Scalea-S.Domen.Talao. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Bologna to Scalea?

The distance between Bologna and Scalea is 763 km. The road distance is 781.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Scalea without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €90 - €180.

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

The train from Bologna Centrale to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao takes 5h 18m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Scalea bus from?

Bologna to Scalea bus services, operated by Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Scalea train from?

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

Train or bus from Bologna to Scalea?

The best way to get from Bologna to Scalea is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €90 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Bologna to Scalea bus arrive?

Bologna to Scalea bus services, operated by Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa station.

Where does the Bologna to Scalea train arrive?

Bologna to Scalea train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Scalea?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Scalea is 782 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Bologna to Scalea.

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

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Where can I stay near Scalea?

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Bologna to Scalea - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 7 ways to get from Bologna to Scalea by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain Fr
5h 18m
€90–180
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Bologna Centrale to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaonighttrain Ini
9h 8m
€65–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesabus Route 3
9h 15m
€75–110
Drive 781.5 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Scaleacar 781.5 km
7h 21m
€140–202
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane BLQ - SUF
2. Drive from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Scaleacar
4h 41m
€67–290
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 Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain
6h 45m
€77–320
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, drive
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. Drive from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Scaleacar
6h
€90–428

Bologna to Scalea by train

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Distance: 762.9 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao twice daily. Tickets cost €100–180 and the journey takes 5h 18m. ItaloTreno also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. operates a bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa once daily. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bologna to Scalea by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, or train

Train

Night train

Bus

Drive 781.5 km

Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport, drive

Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, train

Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, drive