When traveling from Rome to Bologna, what are the departure and arrival points in Rome and Bologna?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Bologna: Buses from Rome to Bologna most often leave from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre). Flights mostly leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and tend to arrive in Bologna Airport. Trains most often depart from Rome at Rome Termini and arrive in Bologna at Bologna Centrale.

Which travel companies can get me from Rome to Bologna?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rome to Bologna: You can take a bus from Rome to Bologna with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee or Autoservizi Salemi Srl. Cheap tickets can be found for $6 (€5) with Itabus from Rome to Bologna. You can take a flight from Rome to Bologna with Alitalia. Cheap tickets can be found for $52 (€47) with Alitalia from Rome to Bologna. You can travel from Rome to Bologna by train with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale or Intercity Notte. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $22 (€20) with Intercity Notte from Rome to Bologna.

Can I find a direct route between Rome and Bologna?

Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Bologna with the following travel companies: Direct buses with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee or Autoservizi Salemi Srl with 16 direct buses per day. Direct train available with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity or Intercity Notte 50 direct trains per day. Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bologna as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Rome and Bologna.

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Travel Information to Bologna from Rome

Distance	188 miles (303 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight
Ticket price range	$6 - $52
Cheapest mode	Bus • $6 (€5) • 4 h 36 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $52 (€47) • 1 h
Popular travel companies	Itabus, Alitalia or Italo

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 188 miles (303 km) to Bologna from Rome. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Itabus, Alitalia or Italo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Rome to Bologna.

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from Rome to Bologna

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

Our recommendation

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

2402

10:45AM5h05

Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

03:50PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)

$141One-way

0 transfers

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2302

03:30PM5h15

Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

08:45PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)

$121One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

az1317

05:25PM1h00

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

06:25PMBologna Airport (BLQ)

$1501One-way

0 transfers

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Regionale 4098 · Tuscany Line 18514 · Regionale 17828

08:34AM6h05

Rome Tiburtina

02:39PMBologna San Ruffillo

$431One-way

2 transfers

Intercity 588

10:22AM4h25

Rome Termini

02:47PMBologna Centrale

$651One-way

0 transfers

Regionale 4100 · Tuscany Line 18520 · Regionale 17834

11:11AM5h44

Rome Tiburtina

04:55PMBologna Centrale

$441One-way

2 transfers

1904

08:00AM4h40

Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

12:40PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)

$201One-way

0 transfers

2790

10:00AM4h40

Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

02:40PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)

$201One-way

0 transfers

3804

01:00PM4h40

Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

05:40PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)

$141One-way

0 transfers

az1319

01:40PM1h05

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

02:45PMBologna Airport (BLQ)

$931One-way

0 transfers

az1321

09:45PM1h00

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

10:45PMBologna Airport (BLQ)

$1501One-way

0 transfers

XZ2021+

Regionale TRENORD 10344+ Trenitalia

BUS LP599+

Regionale TTPER 2471

09:10AM9h00

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

06:10PMBologna Centrale

$1981One-way

3 transfers

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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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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Rome to Bologna

Find the best journey from Rome to Bologna with Omio's travel partners Frecciarossa, Intercity and Italo! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

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There’s no need to fly between Italian hotspots when you can simply take a Frecciarossa travel to reach your destination in just a few hours. Frecciarossa is the premier high-speed travel service from Trenitalia, Italy’s national railroad company, with around 200 connections made across Italy per day. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), making them one of the fastest in the world. You can expect to travel 188 miles (303 km) from Rome to Bologna on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.

You can find the best deals on cheap Frecciarossa travel tickets right here. As an official travel partner of Trenitalia, Omio shows you all travel information for the Rome to Bologna journey, such as departure and arrival times, stops, travel stations, journey times, and cheap fares. Once you’re ready, buy your Rome to Bologna travel ticket on Omio and enjoy traveling in full comfort on a Frecciarossa travel!

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.

Italo is a brand of high-speed travel operated by the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV). Its fleet of travel includes the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly travel that can reach a maximum speed of 150 mph (250 km/h). Italo offers four different class options, but each travel car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort. You can choose between the Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive classes. Standard services in all Italo travel include bathrooms, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of movies, music and games). Italo offers three types of fares with different prices and flexibility: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FAQs: Travel from Rome to Bologna

FAQs: 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.

You can get from Rome to Bologna 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Bologna from Rome is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Rome to Bologna:

A bus is $47 (€42) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Rome to Bologna costing on average $52 (€47).

A bus is $17 (€15) less than a train with an average ticket price of $22 (€20) from Rome to Bologna.

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

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Getting to Bologna by bus takes 4 h 36 min on average.

Train takes 2 h 3 min on average.

Bologna is approximately 188 miles (303 km) away from Rome.

The average frequency per day from Rome to Bologna is:

25 buses per day.
50 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Bologna:

Buses from Rome to Bologna most often leave from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Flights mostly leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and tend to arrive in Bologna Airport.
Trains most often depart from Rome at Rome Termini and arrive in Bologna at Bologna Centrale.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rome to Bologna:

You can take a bus from Rome to Bologna with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee or Autoservizi Salemi Srl. Cheap tickets can be found for $6 (€5) with Itabus from Rome to Bologna.
You can take a flight from Rome to Bologna with Alitalia. Cheap tickets can be found for $52 (€47) with Alitalia from Rome to Bologna.
You can travel from Rome to Bologna by train with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale or Intercity Notte. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $22 (€20) with Intercity Notte from Rome to Bologna.

Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Bologna with the following travel companies:

Direct buses with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee or Autoservizi Salemi Srl with 16 direct buses per day.
Direct train available with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity or Intercity Notte 50 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bologna as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Rome and Bologna.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Rome to Bologna often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Florence, Milan, Venice or Paris. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Rome and Bologna itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Bologna and any of these top destinations today!

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