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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €18 - €20 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Bologna is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €27 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at Bologna Autostazione. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Rome to Bologna?

The distance between Rome and Bologna is 349 km. The road distance is 373.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €27 - €110.

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

The train from Rome Termini to Bologna Centrale takes 2h 3m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rome to Bologna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rome to Bologna train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Bologna?

The best way to get from Rome to Bologna is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €27 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €55 and takes 5h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €140 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Rome to Bologna bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rome to Bologna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rome to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bologna is 373 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Rome to Bologna.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Bologna?

Book your Rome to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Bologna?

Book your Rome to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3545+ hotels available in Bologna.

Can I share a ride from Rome to Bologna?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rome to Bologna - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train (Trenitalia), car, rideshare, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2h 3m
€27–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazionebus Itabus / ...
5h 15m
€17–55
Night train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Bologna Centralenighttrain Nj
4h 40m
€27–130
Drive 373.4 km
1. Drive from Rome to Bolognacar 373.4 km
3h 34m
€59–85
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Bolognarideshare 375.2 km
4h 47m
€18–20
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FCO - BLQ
2h 44m
€44–136
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane FCO - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3h 43m
€75–268
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane FCO - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
4h 34m
€66–223

Rome to Bologna by train

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Distance: 348.6 km
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Bologna, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazione every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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