The average bus between Rome Termini and Bologna takes 5h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rome Termini to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Rome Termini and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome Termini is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Bologna at 2:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Rome Termini to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Rome Termini station and arriving at Bologna station via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Rome Termini to Bologna bus services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome Termini to Bologna bus services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
The distance between Rome Termini and Bologna is 303.1 km. The road distance is 379 km.
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bologna Autostazione twice daily. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.