What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Rome?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Rome is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Rome?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Rome is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €40 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Rome. However, there are services departing from Jolanda Bonaglia Terza Traversa and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni via Copparo Autostazione and Ferrara Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Rome. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Roma Termini via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Bologna to Rome?

The distance between Bologna and Rome is 440 km. The road distance is 417.5 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Rome without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Rome without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €40 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Rome?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Bologna to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Rome bus from?

Bologna to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Ferrara Train Station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Rome train from?

Bologna to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.

Train or bus from Bologna to Rome?

The best way to get from Bologna to Rome is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Bologna to Rome bus arrive?

Bologna to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.

Where does the Bologna to Rome train arrive?

Bologna to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Rome is 417 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Bologna to Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21147+ hotels available in Rome.

Bologna to Rome - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 314 bus, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bologna to Rome by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Roma Terminitrain Fr
5h 8m
€44–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferrara Train Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus Itabus
8h 12m
€30–59
Drive 417.5 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Romecar 417.5 km
5h 28m
€66–95
Line 314 bus, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Copparo Autostazione to Ferrara Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BLQ - FCO
5h 11m
€52–160
Train via Ferrara
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Roma Terminitrain 8903 / ...
5h 16m
€54–109
Train via Roma Termini
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Roma Terminitrain 8902
5h 47m
€54–109
Line 622 bus, line 314 bus, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Jolanda Bonaglia Terza Traversa to Copparo Autostazionebus
2. Take the bus from Copparo Autostazione to Ferrara Autostazionebus
3. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
4. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane VCE - FCO
6h 3m
€64–218
Line 622 bus, line 314 bus, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Jolanda Bonaglia Terza Traversa to Copparo Autostazionebus
2. Take the bus from Copparo Autostazione to Ferrara Autostazionebus
3. Take the train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane FLR - FCO
6h 26m
€86–238
Train, train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airporttrain
3. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TRS - FCO
6h 59m
€75–251

Bologna to Rome by bus and train (Trenitalia)

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5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 440 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy and Rome, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Ferrara to Roma Termini hourly. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Ferrara Train Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni once daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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