There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Bologna (Region) by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2h 41m€38–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazionebus Itabus / ...
5h 12m€17–49Drive 378.8 km
- Drive from Rome to Bologna (Region)car 378.8 km
3h 45m€62–89Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, line 101 bus
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FCO - BLQ
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to San Lazzaro Municipiobus
3h 32m€50–188Train via Cicogna Fondazione Cirulli
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain 9968 / ...
2h 51m€43–69Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, line 101 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to San Lazzaro Cimiterobus
4h 22m€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
5h 25m€72–240
Rome to Bologna (Region) by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bologna (Region) is to bus which costs €17 - €50 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Bologna (Region) is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Bologna (Region). However, there are services departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at San Lazzaro Cimitero via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Bologna (Region). However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Bologna S. Ruffillo via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Rome and Bologna (Region) is 355 km. The road distance is 378.8 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Bologna (Region) without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Rome to Bologna (Region), including transfers.
Rome to Bologna (Region) bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Bologna (Region) train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Bologna (Region) is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €50 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Bologna (Region), Emilia-Romagna, 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
- €60–140
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–160
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.
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Bologna (Region) bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
Rome to Bologna (Region) train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bologna (Region) is 379 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Rome to Bologna (Region).
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