- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major fine arts museum with important works from the Bolognese school, including Giotto, Raphael, Perugino, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
78
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Airport 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 Airport will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 78 trains that leave Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport for Bologna Airport on Mon, Jun 01, 78 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 314 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 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.
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9982Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $140 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m 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 Airport:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $49 (€39).
A bus is $118 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $140 (€113).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
The journey is about 1h 21m faster (2h 32m by train vs 3h 53m by car) and roughly $71 (€57) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($49 (€39) vs $119 (€96)). 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.
Direct services run with Italo.
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 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Airport trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9932 | 12:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 3:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | On time 12:55 PM Rome Termini | 2h55 | 3:50 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 12:55 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 3:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 1:03 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h15 | 3:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9982 | 1:05 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 3:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8134 | 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8134 | 1:50 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9940 | 2:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9940 | 2:50 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | 2:55 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | On time 2:55 PM Rome Termini | 2h55 | 5:50 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9986 | 3:05 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 5:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | 3:05 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9946 | 3:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9946 | 3:50 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 3:55 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | On time 3:55 PM Rome Termini | 2h52 | 6:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 4:05 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9948 | 4:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9948 | 4:50 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 4:55 PM Rome Termini | 2h52 | 7:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 4:55 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9990 | 5:05 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 7:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9958 | 5:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 5:55 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 6:05 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8966 | 6:25 PM Rome Termini | 2h18 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9944 | 6:30 PM Rome Termini | 2h08 | 8:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9944 | 6:39 PM Rome Tiburtina | 1h59 | 8:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 6:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 6:51 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h12 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9994 | 7:04 PM Rome Termini | 2h04 | 9:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8968 | 7:25 PM Rome Termini | 2h18 | 9:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8158 | 7:41 PM Rome Termini | 2h22 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9962 | 8:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9962 | 8:50 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
9904 | 5:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 8:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9904 | 5:50 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 8:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | 5:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 8:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | On time 5:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h52 | 8:47 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | 6:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 8:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9966 | 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 2h08 | 8:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9966 | 6:38 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h00 | 8:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9908 | 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 9:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9908 | 6:48 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h15 | 9:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 6:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 6:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h52 | 9:47 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 7:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9968 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 9:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8954 | 7:25 AM Rome Termini | 2h18 | 9:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9912 | 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 10:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9912 | 7:50 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 10:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 7:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 8:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9972 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 10:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8956 | 8:25 AM Rome Termini | 2h18 | 10:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9916 | 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9916 | 8:50 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | 8:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | On time 8:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h52 | 11:47 AM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | 9:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9974 | 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 11:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9920 | 9:43 AM Rome Termini | 2h20 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9920 | 9:51 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h12 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 9:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | On time 9:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h52 | 12:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9976 | 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 12:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 10:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9924 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9924 | 10:50 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | On time 10:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h52 | 1:47 PM Ferrara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 10:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 11:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9978 | 11:05 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 1:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9928 | 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 2:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 11:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 12:03 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h15 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8960 | 12:25 PM Rome Termini | 2h18 | 2:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Airport run on average 65 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $12 (€9) by bus.
There are 65 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 16:55. The fastest train covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 195 miles (314 km) |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 65 |
Direct trains 65 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 4:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna Airport trip today.
Major fine arts museum with important works from the Bolognese school, including Giotto, Raphael, Perugino, and the Carracci.
Brand museum at Ducati headquarters near the airport, showcasing iconic motorcycles, racing history, and Italian industrial design.
Bologna's main modern art museum, known for contemporary exhibitions and a strong permanent collection in a former bakery complex.
Bologna's principal square, surrounded by major civic and religious landmarks, and the essential starting point for exploring the city.
The famous porticoed route leading uphill to San Luca, ideal for a memorable walk and one of Bologna's most distinctive experiences.
Historic central district of narrow lanes, markets, and medieval urban fabric, now highly popular with visitors and social media creators.
Bologna’s signature pasta dish: fresh egg tagliatelle served with a slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic traditional recipes.
Small handmade pasta parcels filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic festive and deeply traditional Bolognese dish.
Layered pasta baked with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets in Bologna.
Well-known traditional trattoria praised for handmade pasta and classic Bolognese dishes in a warm, unfussy setting.
Popular casual spot in central Bologna known for fresh stuffed pasta, tagliatelle, and a lively atmosphere.
Historic Bologna restaurant with elegant old-school service, especially known for tortellini, bollito, and classic regional cuisine.
Prices are moderate by Italian standards. Airport dining costs more than in the city, especially for snacks and coffee.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good service is appreciated. In restaurants, 5-10% is generous.
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