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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Scalea is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 12h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Scalea is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €95 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Scalea?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Scalea. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Scalea via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Scalea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Scalea. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Bologna to Scalea?

The distance between Bologna and Scalea is 768 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 51m and costs €95 - €200.

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

The train from Bologna Centrale to Scalea takes 5h 51m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Scalea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bologna to Scalea train from?

Bologna to Scalea train services, operated by ItaloTreno, 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 51m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Rome, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Bologna to Scalea bus arrive?

Bologna to Scalea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Bologna to Scalea train arrive?

Bologna to Scalea train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Scalea station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Scalea?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Scalea is 781 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?

There are 714+ hotels available in Scalea.

Bologna to Scalea - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Bologna to Scalea by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Scaleatrain 8143 / ...
5h 51m
€95–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sapribus Sapri
12h 31m
€46–69
Bus via Rome
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N997 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Scaleabus
11h 45m
€49–97
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bologna Centrale to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaonighttrain Ini
9h 4m
€70–140
Drive 781.5 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Scaleacar 781.5 km
7h 21m
€123–177
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane BLQ - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Paolatrain
3. Take the train from Paola to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain
5h 58m
€48–154
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 46m
€83–226
Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train
1. Drive from Bologna to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane PSA - SUF
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Paolatrain
4. Take the train from Paola to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain
6h 50m
€83–283
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BLQ - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain
7h
€100–262

Bologna to Scalea by train

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 767.6 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

ItaloTreno operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Scalea once daily. Tickets cost €95–200 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Scalea via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 11h 45m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Bologna to Scalea by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Bus via Rome

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Drive 781.5 km

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

Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, train

Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train

Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train

Bologna to Scalea by train

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

Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport

Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport

Flights from Pisa International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport

Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport via Fiumicino International Airport

Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport via Fiumicino International Airport

Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

Train from Bologna Centrale to Scalea

Train from Paola to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao

Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao

Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola

Train from Napoli Afragola to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao

Night train from Bologna Centrale to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao

Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Paola

Train from Paola to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao

Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Paola

Train from Paola to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao

Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao

Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Paola

Train from Paola to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao

Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao

Train from Napoli Afragola to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao

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Bus from Bologna Centrale to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Scalea

Bus from Bologna Centrale to Sapri

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