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Palazzo Chigi di Ariccia
Baroque palace museum with richly preserved interiors and an important collection tied to the Chigi family. Often praised as one of the best historic house museums in the Castelli Romani area.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Rome Ciampino Airport 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 Ciampino Airport will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Rome Ciampino Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
Intercity 584+
Regionale 20045 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI213
InterCityNotte 770+
Regionale 20111 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI111
Intercity 594+
Regionale 20049 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI261
Intercity 583+
Regionale 20141 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI247
FRECCIAROSSA 9603+
Regionale 20117 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI131
FRECCIAROSSA 9637+
Regionale 20033 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI253
FRECCIAROSSA 9639+
Regionale 20087 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI257
FRECCIAROSSA 9643+
Regionale 20089 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI203
FRECCIAROSSA 9603+
Regionale 20117 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI131
FRECCIAROSSA 9645+
Regionale 20171 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI205Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Rome Ciampino Airport 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 train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Rome Ciampino Airport:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Rome Ciampino Airport costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Rome Ciampino Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
The journey is about 29m faster (3h 47m by train vs 4h 16m by car) and roughly $72 (€59) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($46 (€38) vs $118 (€97)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Rome Ciampino Airport trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:33 PM Bologna | 7h25 | 6:58 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
InterCityNotte 770+ Regionale 20111 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI111 | 1:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 7:54 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9601+ Regionale 20067 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI127 | 6:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h56 | 9:33 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9603+ Regionale 20117 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI131 | 7:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h56 | 10:03 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Regionale 12609 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI137 | 7:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 10:53 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9607+ Regionale 20119 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI141 | 8:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h06 | 11:13 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale 20141 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI247 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h29 | 4:23 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9611+ Regionale 20121 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI145 | 9:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 12:18 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9615+ Regionale 20125 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI153 | 10:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h56 | 1:03 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale 12709 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI165 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h21 | 2:48 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 20025 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI245 | 12:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h01 | 3:08 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9627+ Regionale 20027 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI247 | 1:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h16 | 4:23 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 20045 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI213 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h39 | 9:03 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale 12713 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI249 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h21 | 4:48 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9631+ Regionale 20151 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI251 | 2:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h56 | 5:03 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale 20155 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI187 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h06 | 5:33 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9637+ Regionale 20033 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI253 | 3:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h46 | 5:53 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Regionale 20087 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI257 | 3:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h51 | 6:28 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Regionale 20039 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI199 | 3:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h07 | 6:54 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9643+ Regionale 20089 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI203 | 4:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h56 | 7:33 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9645+ Regionale 20171 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI205 | 5:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h56 | 8:03 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 20049 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI261 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h03 | 11:28 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9647+ Regionale 20091 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI209 | 5:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h56 | 8:33 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9649+ Regionale 20179 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI213 | 6:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h56 | 9:03 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ Regionale 20093 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI219 | 6:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h21 | 9:33 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ Regionale 20047 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI223 | 7:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 10:18 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9657+ Regionale 20095 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI227 | 7:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h01 | 10:38 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9661+ Regionale 20049 · CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI261 | 8:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h21 | 11:28 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bologna to Rome Ciampino Airport run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (316 km) distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 196 miles (316 km) |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
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Baroque palace museum with richly preserved interiors and an important collection tied to the Chigi family. Often praised as one of the best historic house museums in the Castelli Romani area.
Small museum near Lake Nemi displaying the remains and history of Emperor Caligula’s ceremonial Roman ships. A worthwhile niche stop for archaeology fans heading southeast of Rome.
Museum area within the Abbey of Grottaferrata, known for Byzantine and medieval heritage. Best for visitors interested in religious art and the Greek monastic tradition near Ciampino.
Picturesque hilltop center with elegant lanes, lake views, and a polished atmosphere around the papal palace. It is the most popular strolling area near Ciampino.
Scenic viewpoints around the crater lake are especially popular for photography and social-media-friendly panoramas. A top outdoor stop in the Castelli Romani area.
Historic parkland with stretches of the ancient Appian Way, ruins, greenery, and walking or cycling routes. Easily one of the most rewarding open-air heritage areas near Ciampino.
Rome’s iconic pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper, prized for its simplicity and bold flavor.
Classic Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper, without cream.
Traditional pasta sauce from Lazio with tomato, guanciale, and Pecorino Romano, deeply tied to Roman cooking.
Historic restaurant serving refined Roman dishes near the Pantheon, famous for pasta and seasonal specialties.
Established Roman restaurant known for classic pasta dishes, meat courses, and a polished traditional setting.
Well-known central Rome dining room celebrated for Roman classics, cured meats, cheese, and excellent wine.
Airport prices are higher than in the city. Coffee is reasonable, but sit-down meals and convenience buys cost more.
Service is often included or not expected. Round up small bills, leave EUR 1-2 for good café service, and about 5-10% at restaurants only for notably good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Rome Ciampino Airport 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 Ciampino Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Rome Ciampino Airport trains use the Bologna Centrale to Roma Termini station pair, with some services arriving at Roma Tiburtina. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Rome Ciampino Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
Roma Ostiense is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Ostiense has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ramen Bar Akira, Eataly Roma
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Ostiense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Ostiense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Ostiense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Abitart, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio.
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