The average bus between Rome Termini and Bologna takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 5h. 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 5 times a day between Rome Termini and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Rome Termini is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Bologna at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Indipendenza and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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6h 5m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Rome Termini to Bologna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 36m.
Rome Termini to Bologna bus services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni 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 Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazione every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Two other operators also service this route.