There are 8 ways to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FCO - BLQ
1h 12m€40–140Bus via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bologna Centralebus N1385 / ...
6h 41m€33–54Line 4571 train, train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Roma Terminitrain 4571 / ...
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2h 46m€39–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rome-FCO to Bologna404.2 km
3h 46m€45–65Drive 404.2 km
- Drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bolognacar 404.2 km
3h 46m€63–91Fly 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
2h 2m€74–259Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rome Fiumicino Airport Bus Station to Rome Terminibus SIT Bus Shuttle
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain 9968 / ...
3h 12m€48–94Bus
- Take the bus from Fiumicino Aeroporto T3 to Bologna Centralebus 522
7h 5m€35–60
Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna is to bus via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna is to fly which takes 1h 12m and costs €40 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fiumicino Aeroporto T3 and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Fiumicino Aeroporto and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Rome Airport (FCO) and Bologna is 319 km. The road distance is 404.2 km.
The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna without a car is to line 4571 train and train which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €110.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna, including transfers.
Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Fiumicino Aeroporto station.
The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna is to fly which takes 1h 12m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can line 4571 train and train, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 2h 46m, you could also bus via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Rome Airport (FCO), Italy and Bologna, Italy?
ITA Airways flies from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Bologna Centrale via Roma Termini in around 2h 46m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–180
- Website
- polarair.ru
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Elba Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–410
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Elba Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–410
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Fiumicino Aeroporto T3 to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- (+370 37) 34 24 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kautra
Bus from Rome Fiumicino Airport Bus Station to Rome Termini
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rome-FCO to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna is 404 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna.
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Book your Rome Airport (FCO) to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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