The average bus between Rome and Bologna (Region) takes 5h 49m and the fastest bus takes 4h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rome to Bologna (Region). 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 4 times a day between Rome and Bologna (Region). The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Rome is at 7:25 AM which arrives into Bologna (Region) at 3:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Bologna (Region). However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Bologna (Region) station via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Rome to Bologna (Region) bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Bologna (Region) bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
The distance between Rome and Bologna (Region) is 298.1 km. The road distance is 404 km.
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazione every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.