The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 6 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 6 buses that leave Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport for Bologna on Tue, May 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 309 km distance in an average of 7 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1101 · 24189:30 PM7h50Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus)5:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$381One-way1 transfer
1107 · 241810:45 PM6h35Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus)5:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$381One-way1 transfer
1101 · 24229:30 PM6h55Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus)4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$381One-way1 transfer
1101 · 27029:30 PM7h05Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus)4:35 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM8h30Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus)3:00 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$401One-way1 transfer
1107 · 241810:45 PM6h35Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus)5:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$381One-way1 transfer
1101 · 24229:30 PM6h55Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus)4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:00 AM7h05Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus)5:05 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$421One-way0 transfers
1101 · 27029:30 PM7h05Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus)4:35 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$381One-way1 transfer
1101 · 24189:30 PM7h50Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus)5:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$381One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $161 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $128 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna costing on average $161 (€130).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€26) compared to roughly $120 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $88 (€71). The journey takes 5h 30m versus 4h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Live departures
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:00 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 7h05 | 5:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 8h30 | 3:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1101 · 2418 | 9:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 7h50 | 5:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1101 · 2702 | 9:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 7h05 | 4:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1101 · 2422 | 9:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 6h55 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1107 · 2418 | 10:45 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 6h35 | 5:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna
Buses from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 192 miles (309 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 192 miles (309 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Bus providers: Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, frecciaRoma, Curcio Viaggi, Prontobus from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, frecciaRoma, Curcio Viaggi, Prontobus for as low as $18 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Piazza Maggiore, a central square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for local events
- Two Towers, iconic medieval towers offering panoramic views of the city
- Basilica di San Petronio, a grand Gothic church known for its unfinished facade and impressive interior
- Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building with a stunning anatomical theater and library
- Santo Stefano, a complex of religious buildings known as the Seven Churches with unique architectural features.
- Piazza Maggiore, the central square surrounded by historic buildings and lively cafes
- Two Towers, iconic medieval towers offering panoramic views of the city
- Basilica di San Petronio, a grand church with impressive architecture and art
- Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building with a stunning anatomical theater
- Mercato di Mezzo, a bustling market offering local delicacies and fresh produce.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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