How to get from Bologna to Rome by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Bologna to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 188 miles (303 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $31 - $107 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $31 (€28) • 4 h 40 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $107 (€96) • 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | Itabus, ITA or Intercity Notte |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 188 miles (303 km) between Bologna and Rome. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $31 (€28). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Itabus, ITA or Intercity Notte among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Bologna to Rome.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $11 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel between Bologna and Rome.
There are 3 ways to get from Bologna to Rome: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Rome is a bus with an average price of $31 (€28).
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Rome:
Taking a bus costs $76 (€68) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $107 (€96).
A bus is $17 (€15) less than a train with an average ticket price of $48 (€43) from Bologna to Rome.
The fastest way from Bologna to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Rome that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 40 min of travel time.
Getting to Rome by train takes 4 h 56 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 188 miles (303 km) between Bologna and Rome.
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Rome is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Bologna and Rome as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Rome:
The following travel companies offer services from Bologna to Rome:
Yes, there are direct routes from Bologna to Rome with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Rome tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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