How to travel from Rome to Bologna

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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 $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 $87.

Distance: 188 miles (304 km)

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$44

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$20

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$228

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$114

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4h 45m

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4h 15m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Bologna is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Bologna costing on average $44 (€35).

A bus is $208 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Bologna costing on average $228 (€184).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 11m.

Train takes on average 4h 15m.

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

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from Rome to Bologna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Itabus1120
    1:30 PM5h50
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    7:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus1120
    1:30 PM5h50
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    7:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1317
    5:25 PM1h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:25 PMBologna Airport
    $1191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4096 · Regionale 18490 · Regionale 17828
    6:10 AM8h29
    Rome Termini
    2:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo
    $391One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4106 · Regionale 17852
    5:20 PM6h30
    Rome Termini
    11:50 PMBologna Centrale
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4094 · Regionale 18664 · Autobus TTPER B0400
    5:30 AM7h20
    Rome Termini
    12:50 PMBologna Centrale
    $401One-way
    2 transfers
  • Itabus2790
    10:00 AM4h40
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    2:40 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus3492
    7:00 AM4h40
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    11:40 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2126
    8:00 AM5h15
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    1:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1321
    9:45 PM1h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:45 PMBologna Airport
    $1191One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1311
    9:15 AM1h05
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:20 AMBologna Airport
    $2421One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9883 · EW9834
    11:00 AM8h40
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    7:40 PMBologna Airport
    $2911One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Rome to Bologna

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Rome to Bologna, 95,17% 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 Rome to Bologna 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 Rome to Bologna

Travel to Bologna 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 Rome to Bologna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Bologna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Bologna is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Bologna costing on average $44 (€35).

A bus is $208 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Bologna costing on average $228 (€184).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 11m.

Train takes on average 4h 15m.

The distance from Rome to Bologna is approximately 188 miles (304 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Bologna is:
  • Around 139 trains per day.
  • Around 38 buses per day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.

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