There are 6 ways to get from Roma Termini to Bologna Airport (BLQ) by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 15m
Cheapest option
Bus via Staz.Ne Tiburtina • 5h 50m
4 alternative options
Bus • 7h 32m
Drive • 3h 33m
Fly to Bologna • 2h 32m
Fly to Florence, train • 3h 48m
Roma Termini to Bologna Airport (BLQ) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roma Termini to Bologna Airport (BLQ) is to bus via Staz.Ne Tiburtina which costs €22 - €75 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Roma Termini to Bologna Airport (BLQ) is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €29 - €110.
No, there is no direct train from Roma Termini to Bologna Airport (BLQ). However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Bologna Airport via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Roma Termini and Bologna Airport (BLQ) is 355 km. The road distance is 374 km.
The best way to get from Roma Termini to Bologna Airport (BLQ) without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €29 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Roma Termini to Bologna Airport (BLQ), including transfers.
Roma Termini to Bologna Airport (BLQ) train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Roma Termini to Bologna Airport (BLQ) is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €29 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Staz.Ne Tiburtina, which costs €22 - €75 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €220 and takes 2h 32m.
Roma Termini to Bologna Airport (BLQ) train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roma Termini to Bologna Airport (BLQ) is 374 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Roma Termini to Bologna Airport (BLQ).
- Distance: 354.9 km
- Duration: 2h 15m
What companies run services between Roma Termini, Italy and Bologna Airport (BLQ), Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €27 - €90 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Itabus operates a bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Bologna Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €14 - €20 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €200
Flights from Rome to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €240
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27 - €90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €27 - €40
- Base Standard
- €50 - €70
- Base Premium
- €60 - €90
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €50 - €70
- Smart Flex
- €55 - €70
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €28 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €29 - €40
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €30
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
- Phone
- +389 75 209 209
- hakkomerc@gmail.com
- Website
- hakbus.org
Bus from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110
- Schedules at
- hakbus.org
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