There are 7 ways to get from Bologna (Region) to Rome by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 101 bus, train
best- Take the bus from San Lazzaro Cimitero to Bologna Autostazionebus 101 / ...
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9927 / ...
2h 34m€42–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus Itabus / ...
6h 43m€19–53Drive 378.5 km
- Drive from Bologna (Region) to Romecar 378.5 km
3h 44m€62–89Line 101 bus to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Lazzaro Municipio to Bologna Autostazionebus
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BLQ - FCO
3h 26m€49–188Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
2h 44m€36–86Line 101 bus, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Lazzaro Cimitero to Bologna Autostazionebus
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane FLR - FCO
4h 15m€76–233Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane VCE - FCO
5h 29m€74–237
Bologna (Region) to Rome by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna (Region) to Rome is to bus which costs €18 - €55 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna (Region) to Rome is to line 101 bus and train which takes 2h 34m and costs €40 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna (Region) to Rome. However, there are services departing from San Lazzaro Cimitero and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna (Region) to Rome. However, there are services departing from Bologna S. Ruffillo and arriving at Roma Termini via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Bologna (Region) and Rome is 362 km. The road distance is 378.5 km.
The best way to get from Bologna (Region) to Rome without a car is to line 101 bus and train which takes 2h 34m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Bologna (Region) to Rome, including transfers.
Bologna (Region) to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Bologna Autostazione station.
Bologna (Region) to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna (Region) to Rome is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs €18 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Bologna (Region), Emilia-Romagna, Italy and Rome, Italy?
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Bologna Autostazione to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni 4 times a day. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Termini every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–160
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–180
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 051 290290
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from San Lazzaro Cimitero to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €1–2
- 1st Class
- €2–3
Bus from San Lazzaro Municipio to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €1–2
- 1st Class
- €1–3
Bus from San Lazzaro Cimitero to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €1–2
- 1st Class
- €2–3
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Booking & Getting There
Bologna (Region) to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Bologna (Region) to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna (Region) to Rome is 378 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Bologna (Region) to Rome.
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