There are 9 ways to get from Colosseum to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2h 20m€36–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazionebus Itabus / ...
6h 2m€18–58Drive 376.8 km
- Drive from Colosseum to Bolognacar 376.8 km
3h 40m€61–88Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FCO - BLQ
2h 55m€50–178Train via Colosseum
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain 9968 / ...
2h 27m€42–72Train via Colosseum #2
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain 9976 / ...
3h 2m€42–72Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rome to Bologna375.2 km
4h 59m€18–20Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane FCO - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3h 45m€76–280Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane FCO - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
4h 47m€72–240
Colosseum to Bologna by foot, subway, and train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colosseum to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €18 - €20 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Colosseum to Bologna is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Colosseum to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Celio Vibenna and arriving at Bologna Autostazione via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Colosseum to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Colosseo and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Colosseum and Bologna is 350 km. The road distance is 376.8 km.
The best way to get from Colosseum to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Colosseum to Bologna, including transfers.
Colosseum to Bologna bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Colosseum to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Colosseum to Bologna is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €60 and takes 6h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €180 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Colosseum, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–160
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–190
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rome to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Colosseum to Bologna bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
Colosseum to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colosseum to Bologna is 377 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Colosseum to Bologna.
There are 3616+ hotels available in Bologna.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colosseum and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.