How to travel from Rome to Bologna

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Travel Information to Bologna from Rome

distanceDistance188 miles (303 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$6 - $52
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 4 h 36 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $52 (€47) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesItabus, 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
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.

Itabus2402
10:45AM5h05
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
03:50PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$141One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Itabus2302
03:30PM5h15
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
08:45PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$121One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ITAaz1317
05:25PM1h00
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
06:25PMBologna Airport (BLQ)
$1501One-way
0 transfers
Other options
RegionaleRegionale 4098 · Tuscany Line 18514 · Regionale 17828
08:34AM6h05
Rome Tiburtina
02:39PMBologna San Ruffillo
$431One-way
2 transfers
IntercityIntercity 588
10:22AM4h25
Rome Termini
02:47PMBologna Centrale
$651One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 4100 · Tuscany Line 18520 · Regionale 17834
11:11AM5h44
Rome Tiburtina
04:55PMBologna Centrale
$441One-way
2 transfers
Itabus1904
08:00AM4h40
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
12:40PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2790
10:00AM4h40
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
02:40PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Itabus3804
01:00PM4h40
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
05:40PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$141One-way
0 transfers
ITAaz1319
01:40PM1h05
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
02:45PMBologna Airport (BLQ)
$931One-way
0 transfers
ITAaz1321
09:45PM1h00
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:45PMBologna Airport (BLQ)
$1501One-way
0 transfers
AeroitaliaXZ2021+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 10344+TrenitaliaBUS LP599+RegionaleRegionale 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.

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!

    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.

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