How to travel from Bologna to Rome

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Rome 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 2h 20m. 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 €56.

Distance: 188 miles (304 km)

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€36

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€15

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€221

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4h 32m

Average total duration

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5h 12m

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4h 42m

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2h 20m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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Italo

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from Bologna to Rome

How to get from Bologna to Rome by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bologna to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:35AM5h15
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
01:50PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus4787
03:00PM5h15
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
08:15PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ITAAZ1318
06:35PM1h00
Bologna Airport
07:35PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$2171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Italo8905
09:42AM2h12
Bologna Centrale
11:54AMRome Tiburtina
$721One-way
0 transfers
Italo8907
10:42AM2h12
Bologna Centrale
12:54PMRome Tiburtina
$721One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 583
08:54AM4h33
Bologna Centrale
01:27PMRome Tiburtina
$601One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM4h50
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
11:50AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:15AM5h00
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
12:15PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM5h05
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
03:05PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
$161One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ1312
06:15AM1h00
Bologna Airport
07:15AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$4941One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ7544 · AZ7553
10:40AM8h35
Bologna Airport
07:15PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$5191One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ7184 · AZ7189
03:00PM4h25
Bologna Airport
07:25PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$6631One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Bologna to Rome

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bologna to Rome, 94,18% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bologna to Rome and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Rome

Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Rome.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Rome is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Rome:

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Rome costing on average $33 (€26).

A bus is $62 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Rome costing on average $71 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 46m.

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

The distance from Bologna to Rome is approximately 188 miles (304 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Rome is:
  • Around 135 trains per day.
  • Around 36 buses per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Rome Termini.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Rome by bus.
  • Travel with Itabus, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento to go to Rome by train.
  • Travel with ITA, Eurowings to go to Rome by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Rome with the following travel companies:
  • 32 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
  • 123 direct trains per day with Itabus, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity.
  • 3 direct flights per day with ITA.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
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