There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Bologna by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazione
6 alternative options
Night train
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Take the night train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Rome to Bologna
Drive
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Drive from Rome to Bologna
Fly to Bologna
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ)
Fly to Florence, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Florence (FLR)
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Fly to Venice, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Venice (VCE)
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Rome to Bologna is to rideshare, which costs €18 - €20 and takes 4h 47m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Bologna is to train which costs €21 - €90 and takes 2h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at Bologna Autostazione. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Rome and Bologna is 303 km. The road distance is 374.3 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €21 - €90.
The train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale takes 2h 3m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Rome to Bologna bus services, operated by Itabus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Bologna is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €21 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €45 and takes 5h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €220 and takes 2h 39m.
- Distance: 303.3 km
- Duration: 2h 3m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
ItaloTreno operates a train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale 5 times a day. Tickets cost €22 - €65 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Itabus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazione hourly. Tickets cost €2 - €55 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €390
Flights from Rome to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €600
Flights from Rome to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €290
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €65
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €25 - €35
- Smart Low Cost
- €22 - €35
- Smart Flex
- €45 - €65
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €21
- Smart Low Cost
- €12 - €17
- Smart Flex
- €26 - €40
Train from Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €14 - €21
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27 - €90
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €27 - €40
- Base Standard
- €50 - €70
- Base Premium
- €60 - €90
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €21 - €30
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- Nightjet
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €21
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €19 - €21
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €55
- Website
- Itabus
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €27
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Bologna Stazione Autolinee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- RegioJet
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €20
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Bologna Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Rome to Bologna bus services, operated by Itabus, arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
Rome to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bologna is 374 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Rome to Bologna.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Bologna Airport.
Book your Rome to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.
There are 1662+ hotels available in Bologna. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.