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Compare bus and train for Rome to Lake Bolsena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Lake Bolsena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Lake Bolsena:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Lake Bolsena costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Lake Bolsena take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 3m.
The journey is about 25m faster (1h 33m by train vs 1h 58m by car) and roughly $20 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $32 (€26)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Lake Bolsena
How to get from Rome to Lake Bolsena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Lake Bolsena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 45347:11 PM1h27Rome Termini8:38 PMMontefiascone station$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale 45347:11 PM1h27Rome Termini8:38 PMMontefiascone station$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 59012:43 PM1h00Rome Tiburtina1:43 PMOrvieto station$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 4730 · Regionale 45262:20 PM1h40Rome Termini4:00 PMMontefiascone station$81One-way1 transfer
Regionale 45305:27 PM2h06Rome Termini7:33 PMMontefiascone station$81One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4098 · Autobus RM2088:34 AM2h16Rome Tiburtina10:50 AMMontefiascone station$81One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM2069:17 PM1h53Rome Termini11:10 PMMontefiascone station$81One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:20 PM1h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:45 PMOrvieto Scalo, Stazione$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Lake Bolsena:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Lake Bolsena costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Lake Bolsena take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 3m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Lake Bolsena as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Orvieto station.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Orvieto Scalo, Stazione.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lake Bolsena by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Lake Bolsena by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte.
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