The average bus between Rome and Cento takes 6h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rome to Cento. 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 Cento. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Rome is at 7:25 AM which arrives into Cento at 4:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Bologna Autostazione and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Cento. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Cento station via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Rome to Cento bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Cento bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
Book your Rome to Cento bus tickets online with Itabus S.p.A., TPER spa and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Cento is 329.6 km. The road distance is 431 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.