Bologna to Rome
Traveling between Bologna and Rome offers several transport choices, and you’ll find their schedules, journey times and prices outlined below.
Travel options for Bologna to Rome
From Bologna to Rome, travel affordably by a bus for 11 EUR, or get to Rome faster by flight in 1 hour.
Bus from Bologna to Rome
If you're traveling from Bologna to Rome by bus, you can board at multiple stations, including Bologna Bus Terminal, Bologna Bus Station, Bologna, Bologna Piazza XX Settembre and others, with services running frequently throughout the day so you can choose a time that works best for you. The journey usually takes around 4 hours 40 minutes, delivering a convenient ride that will get you to multiple stations, including Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, Rome Tiburtina, Rome Tiburtina Bus Station and others. Bus ticket prices start from 11 EUR, and you can reserve your seat in advance for a smooth and hassle-free trip.
Prices: 11 EUR
Duration: 4h 40m – 6h 5m ⏱
Combined from Bologna to Rome
From Bologna to Rome, combined transport allows you to start at BLQ Bologna Airport or Bologna Bus Station and reach FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome or Rome Tiburtina Bus Station comfortably. Expect a travel time of approximately 6 hours 16 minutes, with fares beginning at 29 EUR. See all routes and book your tickets here.
Prices: 29 EUR
Duration: 6h 16m – 8h ⏱
Train from Bologna to Rome
Begin your journey at Bologna Main in Bologna and enjoy the train ride heading to Rome, reaching Rome Tiburtina or Rome Termini after around 1 hour 57 minutes. Tickets begin at 47 EUR, so be sure to reserve your place for the trip.
Prices: 47 EUR
Duration: 1h 57m – 2h 38m ⏱
Flight from Bologna to Rome
Flying is a practical way to connect Bologna with Rome, starting your trip at BLQ Bologna Airport and reaching the final stop at FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome after around 1 hour. This route is commonly chosen for its shorter travel time, with fares typically beginning at 83 EUR. Full flight details and booking options are available in the flight listings.
Prices: 83 EUR
Duration: 1h – 1h 5m ⏱
Charter from Bologna to Rome
Traveling between Bologna and Rome has never been simpler: your private driver handles everything, taking you directly from your preferred pickup spot to your chosen destination. The ride usually lasts about 4 hours 3 minutes, with prices starting from 781 EUR. Secure your personal transfer here and enjoy a seamless journey.
Prices: 781 EUR
Duration: 4h 3m – 4h 19m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Bologna to Rome
For this bus route between Bologna and Rome, multiple departure and arrival stations are in use. Depending on the specific bus stop combination, journey times may vary, typically around 4h 40m to 6h 5m. Bus services operate on a shared schedule from 00:15 until 23:50, while fares generally start at 11 to 35 EUR and may differ slightly by service and stop. Reviewing the full bus timetable for Bologna to Rome allows you to compare stations and available departures before selecting the option that best fits your plans.
Cheapest Bus Bologna to Rome
11 EUR, from Bologna to Rome Tiburtina, departure at 18:20, duration 5h 20mFastest Bus Bologna to Rome
15 EUR, from Bologna Bus Terminal to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, departure at some times, duration 4h 40mBus Timetable: Bologna → Rome Tiburtina
- 18:20 23:40 5h 20m 11 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Station → Rome Tiburtina
- 23:40 04:30 4h 50m 35 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Station → Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
- 01:00 06:10 5h 10m 27 EUR
- 02:50 08:30 5h 40m 26 EUR
- 04:25 09:20 4h 55m 18 EUR
- 05:15 10:00 4h 45m 16 EUR
- 07:00 11:50 4h 50m 16 EUR
- 08:35 13:50 5h 15m 16 EUR
- 09:30 14:45 5h 15m 20 EUR
- 09:45 15:20 5h 35m 17 EUR
- 10:45 16:05 5h 20m 16 EUR
- 12:15 17:45 5h 30m 18 EUR
- 12:25 17:25 5h 19 EUR
- 13:35 18:45 5h 10m 17 EUR
- 14:30 20:35 6h 5m 34 EUR
- 15:40 21:10 5h 30m 22 EUR
- 16:30 22:25 5h 55m 19 EUR
- 16:40 21:40 5h 18 EUR
- 18:40 23:40 5h 17 EUR
- 19:35 01:10 5h 35m 18 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Terminal → Rome Tiburtina
- 14:30 20:00 5h 30m 35 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Terminal → Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
- 00:15 04:55 4h 40m 25 EUR
- 00:45 05:25 4h 40m 25 EUR
- 01:50 06:30 4h 40m 25 EUR
- 02:50 08:05 5h 15m 25 EUR
- 07:00 12:15 5h 15m 13 EUR
- 09:10 14:20 5h 10m 13 EUR
- 10:55 15:35 4h 40m 13 EUR
- 12:25 17:30 5h 5m 15 EUR
- 14:00 19:15 5h 15m 15 EUR
- 15:00 19:40 4h 40m 22 EUR
- 15:30 20:45 5h 15m 15 EUR
- 16:30 21:10 4h 40m 15 EUR
- 17:00 21:45 4h 45m 15 EUR
- 19:05 23:45 4h 40m 15 EUR
- 23:50 04:30 4h 40m 15 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Piazza XX Settembre → Rome Tiburtina
- 15:00 20:15 5h 15m 14 EUR
Combined Routes & Schedules from Bologna to Rome
- Start a journey across different vehicles from BLQ Bologna Airport and reach FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome in approximately 8h. Services operate at 08:20 with fares beginning at 87 EUR.
- Travel on a mixed transport route from Bologna Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Bus Station, covering the journey in roughly 6h 16m. Services run at 23:54 and fares begin at 29 EUR.
Cheapest & Fastest Combined Bologna to Rome
29 EUR, from Bologna Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Bus Station, departure at 23:54, duration 6h 16mCombined Timetable: BLQ Bologna Airport → FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome
- 08:20 16:20 8h 87 EUR
Combined Timetable: Bologna Bus Station → Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
- 23:54 06:10 6h 16m 29 EUR
Train Routes & Schedules from Bologna to Rome
- Board the train at Bologna Main bound for Rome Tiburtina. The ride takes roughly 1h 57m to 2h 15m. Departures run from 06:57 until 21:57, and fares begin at 47 to 54 EUR.
- Traveling from Bologna Main, you’ll be on the train for roughly 2h 8m to 2h 38m before arriving at Rome Termini. Rail services operate from 06:57 until 21:57, and fares start from 47 to 59 EUR.
Cheapest Train Bologna to Rome
47 EUR, from Bologna Main to Rome Tiburtina, departure at some times, duration 2h 12mFastest Train Bologna to Rome
47 EUR, from Bologna Main to Rome Tiburtina, departure at some times, duration 1h 57mTrain Timetable: Bologna Main → Rome Termini
- 06:57 09:19 2h 22m 47 EUR
- 07:52 10:05 2h 13m 47 EUR
- 07:57 10:19 2h 22m 54 EUR
- 08:17 10:40 2h 23m 47 EUR
- 08:42 11:05 2h 23m 47 EUR
- 08:52 11:00 2h 8m 47 EUR
- 08:57 11:19 2h 22m 51 EUR
- 09:17 11:40 2h 23m 47 EUR
- 09:42 12:10 2h 28m 47 EUR
- 09:57 12:19 2h 22m 51 EUR
- 10:42 13:05 2h 23m 54 EUR
- 10:57 13:24 2h 27m 51 EUR
- 11:42 14:05 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 11:57 14:19 2h 22m 51 EUR
- 12:42 15:10 2h 28m 51 EUR
- 12:57 15:19 2h 22m 51 EUR
- 13:42 16:05 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 13:57 16:19 2h 22m 51 EUR
- 14:42 17:05 2h 23m 47 EUR
- 14:57 17:19 2h 22m 51 EUR
- 15:17 17:40 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 15:42 18:05 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 15:57 18:19 2h 22m 59 EUR
- 16:42 19:05 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 16:57 19:19 2h 22m 51 EUR
- 17:17 19:55 2h 38m 51 EUR
- 17:42 20:05 2h 23m 47 EUR
- 17:57 20:21 2h 24m 54 EUR
- 18:42 21:05 2h 23m 47 EUR
- 18:52 21:05 2h 13m 47 EUR
- 18:57 21:20 2h 23m 47 EUR
- 19:17 21:43 2h 26m 47 EUR
- 19:42 22:10 2h 28m 47 EUR
- 19:52 22:05 2h 13m 47 EUR
- 19:57 22:30 2h 33m 47 EUR
- 20:57 23:24 2h 27m 47 EUR
- 21:57 00:24 2h 27m 47 EUR
Train Timetable: Bologna Main → Rome Tiburtina
- 06:57 09:10 2h 13m 47 EUR
- 07:52 09:50 1h 58m 47 EUR
- 08:42 10:54 2h 12m 47 EUR
- 08:52 10:49 1h 57m 47 EUR
- 09:42 11:54 2h 12m 47 EUR
- 10:42 12:54 2h 12m 54 EUR
- 10:57 13:07 2h 10m 51 EUR
- 11:42 13:54 2h 12m 51 EUR
- 11:57 14:09 2h 12m 51 EUR
- 12:42 14:53 2h 11m 51 EUR
- 12:57 15:09 2h 12m 51 EUR
- 13:42 15:57 2h 15m 51 EUR
- 13:57 16:09 2h 12m 51 EUR
- 14:42 16:53 2h 11m 47 EUR
- 14:57 17:09 2h 12m 51 EUR
- 16:42 18:54 2h 12m 51 EUR
- 16:57 19:09 2h 12m 51 EUR
- 17:17 19:29 2h 12m 51 EUR
- 17:57 20:09 2h 12m 54 EUR
- 18:42 20:54 2h 12m 47 EUR
- 18:52 20:49 1h 57m 47 EUR
- 18:57 21:09 2h 12m 47 EUR
- 19:17 21:32 2h 15m 47 EUR
- 19:42 21:54 2h 12m 47 EUR
- 19:52 21:49 1h 57m 47 EUR
- 19:57 22:09 2h 12m 47 EUR
- 20:57 23:09 2h 12m 47 EUR
- 21:57 00:09 2h 12m 47 EUR
Flight Routes & Schedules from Bologna to Rome
Fly from BLQ Bologna Airport straight to Rome on the sole direct service of the day. Expect to spend approximately 1h to 1h 5m in the air before arriving at FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome. Services operate from 06:30 until 19:10, and tickets start from 83 to 118 EUR. Reviewing the timetable for connections between Bologna and Rome helps you find the departure that works best and secure your seat in advance.
Cheapest Flight Bologna to Rome
83 EUR, from BLQ Bologna Airport to FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome, departure at some times, duration 1h 5mFastest Flight Bologna to Rome
83 EUR, from BLQ Bologna Airport to FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome, departure at some times, duration 1hFlight Timetable: BLQ Bologna Airport → FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome
- 06:30 07:30 1h 118 EUR
- 11:00 12:00 1h 83 EUR
- 19:10 20:15 1h 5m 83 EUR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Bologna to Rome
- Set off from Bologna Airport in an exclusive ride to Rome Hotel Transfer, spending about 4h 19m on the road. Services run frequently throughout the day, and tickets start at 781 EUR.
- Reach Vatican City Transfer via a private transfer, starting from Bologna Airport and spending about 4h 3m on the road. Tickets start at 1,028 EUR, and you can depart at different times during the day.
- Start your journey at Bologna Hotel Transfer in a VIP transfer and arrive at Rome Hotel Transfer after about 4h 19m. With frequent departures available, fares start from 781 EUR.
- From Bologna Hotel Transfer, set off in a VIP taxi toward Vatican City Transfer, with the ride lasting around 4h 10m. Fares from 1,037 EUR are available, with multiple departures throughout the day.
Cheapest Charter Bologna to Rome
781 EUR, from Bologna Airport to Rome Hotel Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 4h 19mFastest Charter Bologna to Rome
1028 EUR, from Bologna Airport to Vatican City Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 4h 3mCharter Timetable: Bologna Airport → Rome Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 4h 19m 781 EUR
Charter Timetable: Bologna Airport → Vatican City Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 4h 3m 1028 EUR
Charter Timetable: Bologna Hotel Transfer → Rome Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 4h 19m 781 EUR
Charter Timetable: Bologna Hotel Transfer → Vatican City Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 4h 10m 1037 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions Bologna to Rome
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Rome.
How long does the Bologna to Rome route usually take?
Travel time on the Bologna to Rome route depends on the transport type and the exact station pair. Trains take about 2 hours to 2 hours 40 minutes, buses about 4 hours 40 minutes to 6 hours 5 minutes, and flights about 1 hour.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Rome?
The cheapest option on the Bologna to Rome route is usually the bus, with fares from 11 EUR to 35 EUR. Combined tickets can start at 29 EUR, while trains start at 47 EUR and flights at 83 EUR.
How much does the Bologna to Rome route cost overall?
Prices on the Bologna to Rome route vary by transport. Buses cost about 11 EUR to 35 EUR, trains 47 EUR to 59 EUR, flights 83 EUR to 118 EUR, combined options 29 EUR to 87 EUR, and charter services 781 EUR to 1,037 EUR.
Which transport is the fastest on the Bologna to Rome route?
The fastest regular option on the Bologna to Rome route is the flight, taking about 1 hour. Train services are next, at roughly 2 hours to 2 hours 40 minutes, while buses take considerably longer.
Where do trips from Bologna to Rome usually depart and arrive?
For the Bologna to Rome route, trains depart from Bologna Main and arrive at Rome Tiburtina or Rome Termini. Buses use several Bologna points such as Bologna Bus Terminal or Bologna Bus Station and arrive at Rome Tiburtina stops. Flights use BLQ Bologna Airport and FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport.
How frequent are departures on the Bologna to Rome route?
The Bologna to Rome route has many departures, especially by bus and train. Bus services list 37 trips and train services 65 trips. Flight and combined options have fewer departures, with 3 and 2 trips respectively.
What are the first and last departures for the Bologna to Rome route?
On the Bologna to Rome route, buses run from 00:15 to 23:50, trains from 06:57 to 21:57, and flights from 06:30 to 19:10. Combined services run from 08:20 to 23:54.
How long does the train from Bologna to Rome take, and where does it go?
Trains from Bologna to Rome take about 2 hours to 2 hours 40 minutes. They depart from Bologna Main and arrive at either Rome Tiburtina or Rome Termini, with the exact time depending on the station pair.
What should I know about the bus from Bologna to Rome?
Bus trips on the Bologna to Rome route usually take about 4 hours 40 minutes to 6 hours 5 minutes. Departures can be from Bologna Bus Terminal, Bologna Bus Station, Bologna, or Bologna Piazza XX Settembre, and arrivals are at Rome Tiburtina stops.
How do flights work on the Bologna to Rome route?
Flights from Bologna to Rome take about 1 hour. They depart from BLQ Bologna Airport and arrive at FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Rome. Scheduled departures run from 06:30 to 19:10.
Are there combined transport options for Bologna to Rome, and how long do they take?
Yes, combined options are available on the Bologna to Rome route. They cost about 29 EUR to 87 EUR and take roughly 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours. The listed departures are from BLQ Bologna Airport or Bologna Bus Station.
Can I book Bologna to Rome tickets online through one place?
For Bologna to Rome tickets, TicketRoutes.com is the booking reference to use. It lists the available services and route details in one place, including trains, buses, flights, and combined options.
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