- Must visit
Museo Territoriale del Lago di Bolsena
Main museum for Lake Bolsena, inside the fortress. Displays archaeology, local history, and lake culture in a memorable hilltop setting.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Lake Bolsena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Lake Bolsena will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 40 trains that leave Rome for Lake Bolsena on Tue, Aug 11, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 11 the direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Tue, Aug 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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 4158 · Regionale 4532
Regionale Veloce 4150 · Regionale 4520
Regionale 20408 · Regionale 4535
Regionale 4534
Regionale Veloce 4158 · Regionale 4532
Regionale Veloce 4106
Regionale Veloce 4108
Regionale Veloce 4110
Regionale Veloce 4734 · Regionale 18710
Regionale 4100Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Lake Bolsena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Lake Bolsena:
A train is $0.59 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Lake Bolsena costing on average $10.
Other travel options to Lake Bolsena take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
The journey is about 42m faster (1h 16m by train vs 1h 58m by car) and roughly $23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 vs $32). 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 Intercity.
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 to Lake Bolsena trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 4094 | 5:30 AM Rome Termini | 1h53 | 7:23 AM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4150 · Regionale 4520 | 5:47 AM Rome Termini | 1h40 | 7:27 AM Montefiascone station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4150 · Regionale Veloce 4094 | 5:47 AM Rome Termini | 1h36 | 7:23 AM Orvieto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4096 | 6:10 AM Rome Termini | 2h09 | 8:19 AM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4712 · Regionale Veloce 4096 | 6:52 AM Rome Termini | 1h27 | 8:19 AM Orvieto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4712 · Regionale 4522 | 6:52 AM Rome Termini | 2h46 | 9:38 AM Montefiascone station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 534+ Regionale 4522 | 7:13 AM Rome Termini | 2h25 | 9:38 AM Montefiascone station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4098 | 8:20 AM Rome Termini | 2h05 | 10:25 AM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4098 · Treno 4524 effettuato con autobus RM02Z | 8:20 AM Rome Termini | 2h25 | 10:45 AM Montefiascone station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4098 · Treno 4524 effettuato con autobus RM02Z | 8:34 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2h11 | 10:45 AM Montefiascone station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4098 | 8:34 AM Rome Tiburtina | 1h51 | 10:25 AM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23280+ UrbV Urb+ Treno 4845 effettuato con autobus RM01Z | 8:49 AM Rome Ostiense | 4h22 | 1:11 PM Montefiascone station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23280+ UrbV Urb+ Treno 4845 effettuato con autobus RM01Z | 9:03 AM Rome S. Pietro | 4h08 | 1:11 PM Montefiascone station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 588 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 1h17 | 11:37 AM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20372+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale 4529 | 10:49 AM Rome Ostiense | 3h17 | 2:06 PM Montefiascone station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20372+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale 4529 | 11:03 AM Rome S. Pietro | 3h03 | 2:06 PM Montefiascone station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4100 | 11:11 AM Rome Tiburtina | 1h14 | 12:25 PM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4512 · Regionale 18720 | 11:45 AM Rome Termini | 2h26 | 2:11 PM Orvieto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4512 · Regionale 4942 | 11:45 AM Rome Termini | 2h45 | 2:30 PM Montefiascone station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4730 · Regionale 4526 | 2:20 PM Rome Termini | 1h40 | 4:00 PM Montefiascone station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4730 · Regionale Veloce 4104 | 2:20 PM Rome Termini | 1h42 | 4:02 PM Orvieto station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 592 | 3:30 PM Rome Termini | 1h16 | 4:46 PM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20408 · Regionale 4535 | 3:49 PM Rome Ostiense | 2h45 | 6:34 PM Montefiascone station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4156 · Regionale 4528 | 4:00 PM Rome Termini | 1h37 | 5:37 PM Montefiascone station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4156 · Regionale 18714 | 4:00 PM Rome Termini | 1h22 | 5:22 PM Orvieto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20408 · Regionale 4535 | 4:03 PM Rome S. Pietro | 2h31 | 6:34 PM Montefiascone station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4106 | 5:20 PM Rome Termini | 1h16 | 6:36 PM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4530 | 5:27 PM Rome Termini | 2h06 | 7:33 PM Montefiascone station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4106 | 5:30 PM Rome Tiburtina | 1h06 | 6:36 PM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4732 · Regionale 4530 | 6:00 PM Rome Termini | 1h33 | 7:33 PM Montefiascone station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 598 | 6:15 PM Rome Termini | 1h34 | 7:49 PM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4158 · Regionale 4532 | 6:30 PM Rome Termini | 1h45 | 8:15 PM Montefiascone station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4158 · Regionale 4532 | 6:42 PM Rome Tiburtina | 1h33 | 8:15 PM Montefiascone station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4734 · Regionale 18710 | 7:02 PM Rome Termini | 1h23 | 8:25 PM Orvieto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4734 · Regionale 18710 | 7:12 PM Rome Tiburtina | 1h13 | 8:25 PM Orvieto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4534 | 7:16 PM Rome Termini | 1h22 | 8:38 PM Montefiascone station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4110 | 8:10 PM Rome Termini | 1h22 | 9:32 PM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4110 | 8:21 PM Rome Tiburtina | 1h11 | 9:32 PM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4108 | 9:46 PM Rome Termini | 1h24 | 11:10 PM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4108 | 10:00 PM Rome Tiburtina | 1h10 | 11:10 PM Orvieto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rome to Lake Bolsena run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (93 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 57 miles (93 km) |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 2:15 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Lake Bolsena — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lake Bolsena trip today.
Main museum for Lake Bolsena, inside the fortress. Displays archaeology, local history, and lake culture in a memorable hilltop setting.
Archaeological area and visitor route showcasing the important Etruscan-Roman city near Lake Bolsena. Valuable for history-minded visitors.
Museum dedicated to architect Antonio da Sangallo the Younger. Useful for understanding Renaissance design and nearby Farnese patronage.
Lively lakeside promenade in Bolsena with beaches, views, and walking space. Ideal for an easy first experience of the lake's atmosphere.
Ancient pilgrimage route passing near Lake Bolsena. It offers meaningful walking sections, historic continuity, and countryside scenery.
Historic center of Civita di Bagnoregio, dramatically set on a tuff hill. Though just outside the lake, it is a famous and unforgettable nearby area.
Whitefish from Lake Bolsena, usually grilled or baked simply with olive oil and herbs. It is a classic lakeside specialty tied to local fishing traditions.
Small lake fish, often fried or stewed in tomato and vinegar. It reflects the everyday cuisine of Bolsena’s fishing communities.
A rustic fish soup from Lake Bolsena made with mixed local catch, tomato, garlic, and herbs. It is one of the area’s most traditional dishes.
Refined lakeside restaurant in Bolsena known for lake fish and elegant regional cooking in a polished setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant in Bolsena serving local pasta, lake fish, and Tuscia classics in a relaxed atmosphere.
Established venue near the lakeshore with seafood, freshwater fish, and regional dishes, popular for a classic local meal.
Moderate for Italy: lakeside stays cost more in summer, but dining and local buses stay reasonable versus major tourist cities.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Lake Bolsena 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 Lake Bolsena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Lake Bolsena trains use the Roma Termini to Orvieto station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Lake Bolsena train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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