- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 49 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 8 buses that leave Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport for Bologna Centrale on Mon, Jun 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 310 km distance in an average of 6 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus
1101 · 2422
1101 · 2418
1107 · 2418
1403 · 2702
1107 · 2418
1101 · 2422
FlixBus
1101 · 2702Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $174 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m 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 Centrale:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Centrale costing on average $49 (€39).
A bus is $141 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Centrale costing on average $174 (€141).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $119 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€70). The journey takes 5h 45m 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 Itabus, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Centrale buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 8h10 | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
4411 · 2728 | 3:20 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 6h45 | 10:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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 · 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 | |
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 · 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 | |
1403 · 2418 | 10:10 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 7h10 | 5:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1403 · 2702 | 10:10 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 6h25 | 4:35 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 | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
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 | |
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Buses from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Centrale run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) 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 (310 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 192 miles (310 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna Centrale trip today.
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic central building.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major historic buildings and a top starting point for exploring.
The city’s celebrated portico walk leading toward San Luca, especially popular for scenic walks and photos.
Beautiful square in front of the Santo Stefano complex, loved for its elegant and photogenic atmosphere.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a cornerstone of local Sunday cooking.
Small hand-folded pasta filled with pork, prosciutto, and Parmigiano Reggiano, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth. It is especially linked to festive meals in Bologna.
Bolognese-style lasagna made with green spinach pasta sheets, ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is a classic celebratory baked pasta from the city.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant celebrated for seasonal ingredients, handmade pasta, and authentic regional dishes. Intimate setting with a strong reputation among food lovers.
Charming long-running restaurant set in a distinctive historic space, serving Bolognese and Italian classics with polished hospitality. Good for a relaxed but memorable dinner.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese cooking such as tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù, and lasagne. Warm, traditional atmosphere and a longstanding local reputation.
Moderate for Italy: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis slightly.
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