Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Rome to Bologna?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rome to Bologna: Most travelers catch their bus from Rome, Termini (G) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre). Most travelers take a flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Airport. Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Rome to Bologna depart from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale.

What companies run services between Rome and Bologna?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rome to Bologna: You can travel by bus from Rome to Bologna with Itabus, and you can find Itabus Rome to Bologna tickets for $11 (€10) on Omio. You can take a flight from Rome to Bologna with ITA. Cheap tickets can be found for $69 (€60) with ITA from Rome to Bologna. You can travel by train to Bologna from Rome with Intercity, and you can find Intercity Rome to Bologna tickets for $26 (€23) on Omio.

Is there a direct service from Rome to Bologna?

Yes, there are direct routes from Rome to Bologna with the following travel companies: You can find 16 direct buses per day to take to Bologna with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autoservizi Salemi or Itabus. You'll find 81 direct trains a day to Bologna with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity or Intercity Notte. Direct services to Bologna 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 trip.

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

09:10AM4h50

Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

02:00PMBologna

€281One-way

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03:50PM5h25

Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

09:15PMBologna

€261One-way

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Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport

10:50PMBologna Airport

€1911One-way

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06:39PM1h59

Rome Tiburtina

08:38PMBologna Centrale

€671One-way

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08:05AM2h03

Rome Termini

10:08AMBologna Centrale

€671One-way

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07:05PM2h03

Rome Termini

09:08PMBologna Centrale

€671One-way

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07:35AM4h40

Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

12:15PMBologna

€281One-way

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Travel Information between Rome and Bologna

	Distance	188 miles (303 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus, flight or train
	Ticket price range	$11 - $69
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $11 (€10) • 4 h 50 min
	Fastest mode	Flight • $69 (€60) • 1 h
	Popular travel companies	Itabus, ITA or Intercity

Travel 188 miles (303 km) by bus, flight or train from Rome to Bologna. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $11 (€10). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Itabus, ITA or Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Rome to Bologna.

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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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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.

Step on board a Frecciarossa travel and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed travel make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 188 miles (303 km) from Rome to Bologna quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.

We show you the latest Frecciarossa travel schedule for the Rome to Bologna route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this route, such as departure and arrival travel stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap travel from Rome to Bologna with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!

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.

Cheapest Price: $30

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.

Cheapest Price: $11

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 between Rome and Bologna 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bologna is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Bologna:

Taking a bus costs $57 (€50) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $69 (€60) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $15 (€13) less than taking a train, which costs on average $26 (€23) for the same trip.

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:

Bus takes on average 4 h 50 min.

Taking a train requires on average 4 h 19 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 188 miles (303 km) from Rome to Bologna.

The average frequency per day from Rome to Bologna is:

21 buses per day.
81 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bologna from 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 when traveling from Rome to Bologna:

Most travelers catch their bus from Rome, Termini (G) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Most travelers take a flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bologna Airport.
Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Rome to Bologna depart from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale.

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

You can travel by bus from Rome to Bologna with Itabus, and you can find Itabus Rome to Bologna tickets for $11 (€10) on Omio.
You can take a flight from Rome to Bologna with ITA. Cheap tickets can be found for $69 (€60) with ITA from Rome to Bologna.
You can travel by train to Bologna from Rome with Intercity, and you can find Intercity Rome to Bologna tickets for $26 (€23) on Omio.

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

You can find 16 direct buses per day to take to Bologna with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autoservizi Salemi or Itabus.
You'll find 81 direct trains a day to Bologna with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity or Intercity Notte.

Direct services to Bologna 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 trip.

Omio customers who travel from Rome to Bologna often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Florence or Naples. 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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