The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Bologna
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
144
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome 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 to Bologna will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 144 trains that leave Rome for Bologna on Fri, Nov 21, 130 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct trains cover the 304 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 Fri, Nov 21 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.
Regionale Veloce 4094 · Regionale 18664 · Autobus TTPER B0436
Regionale Veloce 4100 · Tuscany Line 18520 · Autobus FI58V
Regionale Veloce 4106 · TUSCANY LINE 18534 · Autobus FI30V
Regionale Veloce 4098 · Tuscany Line 18514 · Autobus FI68V
Regionale Veloce 4096 · TUSCANY LINE 18490 · Autobus FI50V
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9968Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Bologna 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 59m. 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 €69.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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€37 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €201 Average price |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rome to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Bologna trains for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9646 | 2:50 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 4:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9946 | 2:50 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 596+ BUS LP596 | 2:52 PM Rome Tiburtina | 5h54 | 8:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8928 | 2:55 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 3:05 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 3:10 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 3:30 PM Rome Termini | 2h08 | 5:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 3:35 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 5:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9948 | 3:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 3:50 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 6:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9948 | 3:50 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 3:55 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9990 | 4:05 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 6:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 4:10 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9652 | 4:20 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 6:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4106 · TUSCANY LINE 18534 · Autobus FI30V | 4:20 PM Rome Termini | 7h05 | 11:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9430 | 4:35 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 6:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9958 | 4:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 4:50 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 6:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8526 | 4:50 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 7:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 4:55 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 5:05 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9556 | 5:10 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9660 | 5:20 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 7:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8966 | 5:25 PM Rome Termini | 2h18 | 7:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9326 | 5:25 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 7:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9944 | 5:30 PM Rome Termini | 2h08 | 7:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 5:35 PM Rome Termini | 2h43 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9944 | 5:39 PM Rome Tiburtina | 1h59 | 7:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 5:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8528 | 5:50 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 8:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9662 | 5:50 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 7:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 5:51 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h12 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9994 | 6:05 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 8:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9560 | 6:11 PM Rome Termini | 2h22 | 8:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 6:25 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 8:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8968 | 6:25 PM Rome Termini | 2h18 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434 | 6:35 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 8:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8158 | 6:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9668 | 6:50 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 8:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9330 | 6:50 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 9:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 7:10 PM Rome Termini | 2h25 | 9:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9962 | 7:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9962 | 7:50 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 774 | 9:20 PM Rome Termini | 6h24 | 3:44 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504 | 4:10 AM Rome Termini | 2h18 | 6:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4094 · Regionale 18664 · Autobus TTPER B0436 | 4:30 AM Rome Termini | 7h20 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400 | 4:35 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 6:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9904 | 4:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 7:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9904 | 4:50 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 7:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | 4:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 7:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9508 | 5:00 AM Rome Termini | 2h33 | 7:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | 5:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 7:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4096 · TUSCANY LINE 18490 · Autobus FI50V | 5:08 AM Rome Termini | 7h42 | 12:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9966 | 5:30 AM Rome Termini | 2h08 | 7:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404 | 5:35 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 7:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9966 | 5:38 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h00 | 7:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9908 | 5:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 8:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502 | 5:45 AM Rome Termini | 2h28 | 8:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9908 | 5:48 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h15 | 8:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9608 | 5:50 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 7:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 5:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 8:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9968 | 6:05 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 8:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 6:06 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h12 | 8:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 6:10 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 8:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 542+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 6:13 AM Rome Termini | 7h13 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9610 | 6:20 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 8:23 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8954 | 6:25 AM Rome Termini | 2h18 | 8:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 6:25 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 8:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406 | 6:35 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 8:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9912 | 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 9:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9912 | 6:50 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 9:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612 | 6:50 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 8:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 6:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 7:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9972 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 9:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 7:10 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 9:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4098 · Tuscany Line 18514 · Autobus FI68V | 7:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h30 | 2:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616 | 7:20 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 9:23 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8956 | 7:27 AM Rome Termini | 2h18 | 9:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 7:35 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 9:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9916 | 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 10:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9618 | 7:50 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 9:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9916 | 7:50 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 10:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 | 7:50 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 10:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | 7:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | 8:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9974 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 10:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 8:10 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9308 | 8:25 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 10:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4152 · Regionale Veloce 1714 | 8:30 AM Rome Termini | 6h18 | 2:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 8:35 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 10:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9920 | 8:43 AM Rome Termini | 2h20 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9622 | 8:50 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 10:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508 | 8:50 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 11:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9920 | 8:51 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h12 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 9:10 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 588 | 9:20 AM Rome Termini | 6h29 | 3:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9624 | 9:20 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 11:23 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 9:25 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 11:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416 | 9:35 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 11:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9924 | 9:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9924 | 9:50 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509 | 9:50 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 12:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9626 | On time 9:50 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 11:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 9:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9978 | 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 12:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 10:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514 | 10:10 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4100 · Tuscany Line 18520 · Autobus FI58V | 10:11 AM Rome Tiburtina | 6h39 | 4:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9628 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 12:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 10:35 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 12:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9928 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9630 | 10:50 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 12:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 10:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 11:03 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h15 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 11:10 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9632 | 11:20 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 1:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8960 | 11:25 AM Rome Termini | 2h18 | 1:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420 | 11:36 AM Rome Termini | 2h22 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9932 | 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 2:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 590+ Tuscany Line 18476 · Autobus FI58V | 11:40 AM Rome Tiburtina | 5h10 | 4:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9634 | 11:50 AM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 1:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 592+ BUS LP592 | 11:50 AM Rome Termini | 5h13 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8916 | 11:55 AM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 12:05 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4154 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 12:22 PM Rome Termini | 8h04 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4154+ Intercity 614 | 12:22 PM Rome Termini | 7h38 | 8:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 12:35 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 2:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9638 | 12:50 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 2:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 1:10 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9423 | 1:35 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 3:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9940 | 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642 | 1:50 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 3:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9940 | 1:50 PM Rome Tiburtina | 2h13 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 1:50 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 4:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9986 | 2:05 PM Rome Termini | 2h03 | 4:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 540+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 6h16 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 2:25 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 4:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 2:35 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 4:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4156 · Regionale Veloce 3932 | 2:35 PM Rome Termini | 7h46 | 10:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9946 | 2:40 PM Rome Termini | 2h23 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Rome to Bologna
Trains from Rome to Bologna run on average 136 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 123 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 23m.
Distance 188 miles (304 km) |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 136 |
Direct trains 123 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento from Rome to Bologna trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento trains will get you between Rome and Bologna 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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FAQs: Trains from Rome to Bologna
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rome to Bologna
- 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 - 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking lots.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Pulitzer Roma
- Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center
- Hotel Villa Rosa
- Free
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities and two platforms for regional train services.
- Train: Trenitalia regional services
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 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
- 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.
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