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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
53
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
It's difficult to get from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna without transferring at least once.
Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106 · Regionale 17852
Regionale 20653+
Intercity 592
Regionale 20675 · Regionale Veloce 4156+
Intercity 596
Regionale 20771+
Intercity 596
Regionale 20607 · Regionale 12523+
Intercity 588
FRECCIAROSSA 9480+
Leonardo express 4635
Leonardo express 4591+
FRECCIAROSSA 9622
Leonardo express 4641+
FRECCIAROSSA 9652
Leonardo express 4653+
FRECCIAROSSA 9662
Leonardo express 4703+
FRECCIAROSSA 9642Omio 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)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m 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.
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Direct services run with Italo.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Leonardo express 4573+ FRECCIAROSSA 9608 | 5:38 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h15 | 8:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4571+ FRECCIAROSSA 9610 | 6:08 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h15 | 9:23 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4575+ FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 6:38 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h10 | 9:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20577 · Regionale 12507+ FRECCIAROSSA 9612 | 6:42 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h11 | 9:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Leonardo express 4581+ FRECCIAROSSA 9616 | 7:23 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 10:23 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4585+ FRECCIAROSSA 9618 | 7:53 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 10:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4587+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 8:23 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h10 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4589+ FRECCIAROSSA 9308 | 8:38 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h10 | 11:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4591+ FRECCIAROSSA 9622 | 8:53 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 11:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20599+ FRECCIAROSSA 8508 | 8:57 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h16 | 12:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20607 · Regionale 12523+ Intercity 588 | 9:12 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 5h35 | 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Leonardo express 4595+ FRECCIAROSSA 9624 | 9:23 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 12:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4701+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 9:38 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h10 | 12:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4599+ FRECCIAROSSA 9626 | 9:53 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 12:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20621+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 9:57 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h16 | 1:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4603+ FRECCIAROSSA 9628 | 10:23 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 1:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4683+ FRECCIAROSSA 9630 | 10:53 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 1:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4607+ FRECCIAROSSA 9632 | 11:23 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 2:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20639+ Intercity 590 | 11:27 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 5h23 | 4:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4611+ FRECCIAROSSA 9634 | 11:53 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 2:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4615+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 12:23 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h10 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4617+ FRECCIAROSSA 9638 | 12:53 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 3:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20653+ Intercity 592 | 12:57 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 6h59 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4621+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 1:23 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h10 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4703+ FRECCIAROSSA 9642 | 1:53 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 4:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20665+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 1:57 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h16 | 5:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20667+ Intercity 540 · Intercity 592 | 2:12 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 5h44 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Leonardo express 4705+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 2:23 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h10 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4627+ FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 2:38 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h10 | 5:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20771+ Intercity 596 | 2:42 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 6h00 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4629+ FRECCIAROSSA 9646 | 2:53 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 5:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20675 · Regionale Veloce 4156+ Intercity 596 | 2:57 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 5h45 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Leonardo express 4633+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 3:23 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h10 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 3:38 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 6:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20681+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 3:42 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h16 | 6:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4637+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 3:53 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h20 | 7:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20683+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 3:57 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h16 | 7:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4641+ FRECCIAROSSA 9652 | 4:23 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 7:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106 · Regionale 17852 | 4:27 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 7h23 | 11:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Leonardo express 4645+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 4:53 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 7:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20693+ FRECCIAROSSA 8526 | 4:57 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h16 | 8:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4649+ FRECCIAROSSA 9660 | 5:23 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 8:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4651+ FRECCIAROSSA 9326 | 5:38 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h10 | 8:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4653+ FRECCIAROSSA 9662 | 5:53 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 8:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20711+ FRECCIAROSSA 8528 | 5:57 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h16 | 9:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4657+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 6:23 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h10 | 9:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4659+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 6:38 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h10 | 9:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4661+ FRECCIAROSSA 9668 | 6:53 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h00 | 9:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20721+ FRECCIAROSSA 9330 | 6:57 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h16 | 10:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4665+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 7:23 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 3h12 | 10:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4681+ InterCityNotte 774 | 9:38 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 6h43 | 4:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20747+ InterCityNotte 798+ Regionale TTPER 17403 | 10:42 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 8h28 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus RMA98 · Regionale 20391+ FRECCIAROSSA 9508 | 11:40 PM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 8h53 | 8:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna run on average 49 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 192 miles (309 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 192 miles (309 km) |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 49 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 3:50 AM |
Last train 9:42 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael, and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic central building.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major historic buildings and lively throughout the day.
Famous covered walkway climbing toward San Luca, ideal for a scenic walk and one of Bologna’s defining urban features.
Historic central district of narrow lanes near Piazza Maggiore, valued for atmosphere, porticoes, and classic Bologna street life.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and more traditional than spaghetti bolognese.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. A deeply traditional Bolognese dish, especially associated with festive meals.
Layered pasta made with green spinach sheets, ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is a classic Sunday and holiday dish in Bologna.
Well-known pasta shop and eatery specializing in fresh stuffed pasta, tagliatelle, and quick traditional lunches in a central informal space.
Elegant fine dining restaurant in a historic setting, known for refined Emilian cuisine and tasting menus with polished service.
Historic traditional trattoria known for handmade pasta, tortellini, and classic Bolognese dishes in a warm, old-school setting.
Moderate for Italy: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated; small change for taxis is enough.
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Bologna Centrale, Bologna -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
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