How to travel from Bologna to Rome

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Rome

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 $10. 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 $10, and a flight costs an average of $73.

Distance: 188 miles (304 km)

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$48

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$26

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$273

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$113

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4h 51m

Average total duration

4h 21m

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5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

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2h 20m

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4h 15m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Rome is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Rome costing on average $48 (€39).

A bus is $247 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Rome costing on average $273 (€221).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 21m.

Bus takes on average 4h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bologna and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bologna to Rome among Omio's users.

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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.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4787
    3:00 PM5h15
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:15 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4787
    3:00 PM5h15
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:15 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1318
    3:30 PM1h00
    Bologna Airport
    4:30 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 · Regionale Veloce 4111
    5:16 PM5h45
    Bologna San Ruffillo
    11:01 PMRome Tiburtina
    $391One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 17845 · Regionale 18861 · Regionale Veloce 4113
    6:46 PM5h48
    Bologna San Ruffillo
    12:34 AMRome Tiburtina
    $391One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 17803 · Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale Veloce 4153
    6:16 AM6h44
    Bologna San Ruffillo
    1:00 PMRome Termini
    $391One-way
    2 transfers
  • Itabus2125
    2:00 PM5h15
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    7:15 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2401
    3:30 PM5h15
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus3803
    4:30 PM4h40
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    9:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1314
    11:05 AM1h00
    Bologna Airport
    12:05 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $2211One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9835 · EW9886
    1:00 PM6h00
    Bologna Airport
    7:00 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $3271One-way
    1 transfer
  • LuxairLG6582 · LG6555
    1:05 PM7h00
    Bologna Airport
    8:05 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $7701One-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 $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Rome costing on average $48 (€39).

A bus is $247 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Rome costing on average $273 (€221).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 21m.

Bus takes on average 4h 43m.

The distance from Bologna to Rome is approximately 188 miles (304 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Rome is:
  • Around 138 trains per day.
  • Around 35 buses per day.
  • Around 11 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 Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Regionale to go to Rome by train.
  • Travel with ITA, Eurowings to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Autolinee Federico to go to Rome by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Rome with the following travel companies:
  • 126 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity.
  • 3 direct flights per day with ITA.
  • 32 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
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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