The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Rome
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
140
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Rome will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 140 trains that leave Bologna for Rome on Sun, Nov 30, 126 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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.
Autobus TTPER B0439 · TUSCANY LINE 18471 · Regionale Veloce 4105
Autobus FI07V · Tuscany Line 18517 · Regionale Veloce 4107
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 · Regionale Veloce 4155
Regionale Veloce 3901 · Regionale Veloce 4153
Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale Veloce 4161 · treno 4161 effettuato con bus PG261
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FRECCIAROSSA 9466
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9623
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Rome
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €56.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bologna to Rome train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Rome trains for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale Veloce 4161 · treno 4161 effettuato con bus PG261 | 3:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h11 | 11:45 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
8919 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 5:54 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 6:05 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9947 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 6:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9947 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 6:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9427 | 4:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 6:25 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9645 | 4:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h08 | 6:15 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9323 | 4:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 6:35 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8963 | 4:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 6:40 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 4:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 6:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 7:05 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 4:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 7:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9951 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 7:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9951 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 7:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431 | 5:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 7:25 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9649 | 5:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h08 | 7:15 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FI13V+ Intercity 1579 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h05 | 11:15 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 5:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 7:35 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555 | 5:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 7:50 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 7:54 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 8:05 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 5:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 7:59 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 5:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 8:15 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9955 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 8:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9955 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 8:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433 | 6:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 8:30 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433 | 6:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 8:14 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653 | 6:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 8:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8967 | 6:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h26 | 8:43 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8967 | 6:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h15 | 8:32 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
BUS L599D+ Regionale 18339+ InterCityNotte 799 | 6:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h23 | 4:43 AM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9559 | 6:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 8:54 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 6:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 8:40 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 9:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 8:54 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8529 | 6:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 9:15 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8529 | 6:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 8:59 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9959 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 9:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9959 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 9:20 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 7:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 9:25 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9661 | 7:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 9:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9961 | 7:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 10:24 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9961 | 7:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 10:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567+ Regionale 18339+ InterCityNotte 799 | 8:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h16 | 4:43 AM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, November 30 | |||||
InterCityNotte 770 | 12:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h12 | 6:23 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 5:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h37 | 8:04 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3901 · Regionale Veloce 4153 | 5:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h26 | 12:00 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
9907 | 5:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h13 | 8:10 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9907 | 5:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 8:19 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 6:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h13 | 8:15 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 6:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h31 | 8:33 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9301 | 6:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 8:24 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9301 | 6:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9511 | 6:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 8:49 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FI03V+ Intercity 1523 | 6:30 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h11 | 12:41 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8505 | 6:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 9:15 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8505 | 6:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h13 | 9:00 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
8111 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 9:19 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 7:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 9:25 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9607 | 7:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h04 | 9:11 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9303 | 7:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 9:35 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8951 | 7:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 9:40 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 7:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 9:49 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 7:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 9:54 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 7:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9917 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 10:19 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 8:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h20 | 10:22 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9611 | 8:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 10:10 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8953 | 8:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 8:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 10:49 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613 | 8:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 10:54 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 11:10 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8507 | 8:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 11:15 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8507 | 8:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 10:59 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 8:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h13 | 11:05 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 8:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 10:49 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9919 | 8:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 11:19 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9409 | 9:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 11:25 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TTPER B0439 · TUSCANY LINE 18471 · Regionale Veloce 4105 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h55 | 4:05 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9391 | 9:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 11:35 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 9:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 11:49 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 · Regionale Veloce 4155 | 9:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h36 | 5:10 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
8907 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 12:05 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8907 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 11:54 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8503 | 9:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9923 | 9:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 12:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9923 | 9:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 12:24 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9411 | 10:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 12:30 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 10:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 12:35 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 12:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 12:54 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 1:05 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927 | 10:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 1:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927 | 10:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 1:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413 | 11:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 1:25 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9623 | 11:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 1:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FI07V · Tuscany Line 18518+ Intercity 597 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h30 | 6:40 PM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FI07V · Tuscany Line 18517 · Regionale Veloce 4107 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h35 | 6:45 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 1:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 1:54 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9931 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 2:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9931 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 2:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415 | 12:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 2:14 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415 | 12:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 2:30 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584 | 12:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h33 | 7:45 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584 · Intercity 544 | 12:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h18 | 7:30 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 2:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 3:05 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h15 | 2:57 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9935 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 3:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9935 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 3:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 1:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 3:24 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9631 | 1:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h08 | 3:15 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 3:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Regionale Veloce 4159 | 1:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h01 | 9:35 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
8913 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 3:53 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 4:05 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9939 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 4:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9939 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 4:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 2:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 4:24 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9637 | On time 2:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 4:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8959 | 2:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 4:40 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 4:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 2:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 4:40 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 5:05 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8519 | 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 5:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8143 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 5:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 611+ Regionale Veloce 4159 | 3:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h35 | 9:35 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 3:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 5:25 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9641 | 3:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h08 | 5:15 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 3:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 5:35 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547 | 3:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 5:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Bologna to Rome
Trains from Bologna to Rome run on average 127 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 116 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (304 km) distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 188 miles (304 km) |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 127 |
Direct trains 116 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento from Bologna to Rome trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento trains will get you between Bologna and Rome from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Traveling by train from Bologna to Rome
The train connection between Bologna and Rome is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to explore these two cities. With several options available, you can choose from providers such as Italo, Frecciarossa, and Intercity Notte. The journey typically takes around 1 hour 30 minutes on high-speed trains like Italo or Frecciarossa, offering a comfortable ride with modern amenities. Whether you're heading to the historic sites of Rome or enjoying the culinary delights of Bologna, this rail link provides an excellent way to travel between these iconic Italian destinations.
Train Connection: Bologna to Rome
The train connection between Bologna and Rome offers a direct service with a duration of 2 hours and 22 minutes. There are up to 25 connections available each day, providing flexibility for travelers. The trains depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive at either Roma Termini or Roma Tiburtina stations.
Bologna to Rome Train Connection
The first daily train from Bologna to Rome departs at 04:38, allowing early travelers to start their journey. The last train of the day leaves at 21:40, providing a late option for those wishing to arrive in Rome after sunset.
Train Tickets Price for Bologna to Rome
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Bologna to Rome is €29. The average ticket price typically hovers around €44, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore Italy's vibrant capital city.
Exploring the Wonders of Ancient Rome
Welcome to the Colosseum, an iconic symbol of ancient Rome that dates back to AD 70-80; it was once a grand arena where gladiators fought and spectacles entertained thousands. Its significance lies not only in its architectural brilliance but also as a testament to Roman engineering prowess, showcasing innovative techniques like the use of arches and concrete. Unique features include its intricate system of vaults and passageways, which allowed for efficient crowd management during events—imagine standing here amidst roaring crowds over two millennia ago!
Next on our journey is St. Peter's Basilica, one of the holiest sites in Christianity built over the tomb of Saint Peter himself; construction began in 1506 under Pope Julius II and took more than a century to complete. This magnificent basilica holds immense religious significance as it serves as a pilgrimage site for millions each year while representing Renaissance art at its finest with masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini adorning its interior. What sets St. Peter’s apart are its breathtaking dome—a marvel designed by Michelangelo—and the stunning Pietà sculpture that captures Mary holding Jesus after his crucifixion.
Finally, we arrive at the Pantheon, originally constructed around 27 BC before being rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian around AD 120; this temple dedicated to all gods has stood resilient through centuries thanks largely to its remarkable design featuring an enormous domed roof with an oculus at its center. The Pantheon's historical importance stems from being one of Rome's best-preserved monuments while influencing countless buildings worldwide due to its harmonious proportions and innovative use of space. A unique feature you’ll notice is how sunlight streams through that central opening—the oculus—creating ethereal lighting effects inside throughout different times of day!
FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Rome by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Rome
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Elevators, ramps.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via Tuscolana.
- Ristorante Tuscolano
- Osteria del Cavaliere
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- B&B Hotel Roma Tuscolana San Giovanni
- Hotel Re di Roma
- Hotel Tuscolana
- Patriza’s Home
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Metro: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via di Monte Verde.
- Trattoria Da Enzo al 29
- Osteria der Belli
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel San Francesco
- Hotel Ripa Roma
- Hotel Santa Maria
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station.
- Cottage Capannelle
- Ristorante Appio Claudio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Capannelle Appia Antica
- Hotel Capannelle Roma
- The station has a single-level layout with two platforms for regional trains.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional train services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available nearby with limited spaces.
- La Rotonda Pizzeria Forno a Legna
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Piazzetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Hotel La Pergola
- Hotel Romulus
- Hotel Villa Maria Regina
- Located near the main entrance
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket machines, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms
- Bus: Lines 38, 80, 93
- Metro: Line B1 (Conca d'Oro station nearby)
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, but specific details are not provided.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sotel Nomentana Roma
- Idea Hotel
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms for regional and suburban train services.
- Bus: Line 88
- Train: Regional trains
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Domidea
- Urban Garden Hotel
- Hotel Bright
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Train: Regional trains to Roma Tiburtina
- Bus: Local bus services available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, but details on hours and pricing are not specified.
- Il Mulino ai Quattro Venti
- Osteria Palmira
- Near the station entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Gianicolo
- Villa Zaccardi
- Hotel Monteverde & Austria
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Train: FR3 line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via della Stazione di San Pietro.
- Ristorante La Vittoria
- Osteria dei Pontefici
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Starhotels Michelangelo Rome
- Hotel San Pietro
- Hotel Paolo II
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to various regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- Metro: Closest station is Ottaviano on Line A
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Street parking is available around the station.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Peperoncino Dispettoso
- Osteria dell'Angelo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Mikasa Balduina Roma
- Roma Suite Balduina
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: FL3 line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the hospital and station area.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Courtyard Rome Central Park
- Hotel Zone
- Excel Roma Montemario
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a small regional stop with basic facilities, primarily serving the nearby hospital.
- FM3 train line
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with access from Via Angelo Emo.
- Golden Italy Valle Aurelia
- Osteria dei Pontefici
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Valle Aurelia House
- Hotel Pacific
- Hotel Alessandrino
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: Metro Line A access
- Hall 2: Regional train services
- Metro: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
- Outside the main entrance.
- Free of charge
- Grand Hotel Tiberio
- Hotel Pacific
- Hotel Zone
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms for regional train services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: FM3 line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station, open 24/7.
- Waraku
- Osteria Bonelli
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- B&B Hotel Roma Italia Viminale
- Hotel Domidea
- Hotel Eurostars Roma Aeterna
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional and suburban trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 14, Line 5
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, accessible 24/7.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Casaletto
- Trattoria Da Cesare
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- LH Hotel Excel Roma Montemario
- Hotel Sisto V
- Courtyard by Marriott Rome Central Park
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: FL3 line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with both open and undercover spaces.
- La Sughereta
- Belstay Roma Aurelia Restaurant
- Old wild west (steak house)
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Belstay Roma Aurelia
- ibis Styles Roma Aurelia
- Hotel Roma Aurelia Antica
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Line A (via bus connection)
- Parking is available near the station.
- Mamami
- Ristorante Pizzeria Al 39
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- Holiday Inn Rome - Eur Parco Dei Medici
- Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center
- Hotel Pulitzer Roma
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
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