Rome to Bologna
You’ll find all main transport options for the route between Rome and Bologna, including charter, flight, bus, combined or train.
Travel options for Rome to Bologna
From Rome to Bologna, the most cost-effective option is by a bus for 14 EUR, while traveling by flight takes 1 hour.
Bus from Rome to Bologna
To travel from Rome to Bologna by bus, you will begin your journey at Rome Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni or Rome Tiburtina, with buses typically running between 00:40 and 23:50 so you can choose a departure that fits your schedule. The trip usually takes around 4 hours 40 minutes and arrives at Bologna Bus Station, Bologna Bus Terminal or Bologna, offering a comfortable and reliable way to reach your destination. Fares start at 14 EUR. Be sure to check available tickets and secure your preferred seat here for a smooth and hassle-free journey.
Prices: 14 EUR
Duration: 4h 40m – 6h 5m ⏱
Combined from Rome to Bologna
For combined transport between Rome and Bologna, begin at Rome Tiburtina Bus Station with fares from 34 EUR. After approximately 6 hours 30 minutes, you’ll reach Bologna Bus Station. Plan ahead and secure your trip see vans and times.
Prices: 34 EUR
Duration: 6h 30m ⏱
Train from Rome to Bologna
Board the train at Rome Tiburtina or Rome Termini and head toward Bologna, with a journey lasting about 1 hour 59 minutes. Fares start from 43 EUR, and your stop will be at Bologna Main. See available seats and secure your ticket in advance.
Prices: 43 EUR
Duration: 1h 59m – 2h 23m ⏱
Flight from Rome to Bologna
Flying from Rome, you can board at FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome and arrive at BLQ Bologna Airport in Bologna. Flights covering the journey in approximately 1 hour. Ticket prices start at 100 EUR, make sure to book your seat here for a fast trip.
Prices: 100 EUR
Duration: 1h – 1h 5m ⏱
Charter from Rome to Bologna
Enjoy a comfortable ride from Rome to Bologna, where your driver will pick you up at your preferred location, whether it’s your hotel, a train station, or another convenient spot. The journey typically takes around 4 hours 19 minutes, offering privacy and flexibility with fares starting at 854 EUR. Secure your ride here and travel stress-free.
Prices: 854 EUR
Duration: 4h 19m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Rome to Bologna
For this bus route between Rome and Bologna, 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 00:40 until 23:50, while fares generally start at 14 to 68 EUR and may differ slightly by service and stop. Reviewing the full bus timetable for Rome to Bologna allows you to compare stations and available departures before selecting the option that best fits your plans.
Cheapest Bus Rome to Bologna
14 EUR, from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to Bologna Bus Station, departure at 08:50, duration 5h 25mFastest Bus Rome to Bologna
22 EUR, from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Bus Terminal, departure at some times, duration 4h 40mBus Timetable: Rome Tiburtina → Bologna
- 05:40 10:30 4h 50m 15 EUR
Bus Timetable: Rome Tiburtina → Bologna Bus Station
- 23:00 03:50 4h 50m 68 EUR
Bus Timetable: Rome Tiburtina Bus Station → Bologna Bus Station
- 06:30 12:05 5h 35m 20 EUR
- 08:20 13:30 5h 10m 15 EUR
- 08:50 14:15 5h 25m 14 EUR
- 09:10 15:15 6h 5m 23 EUR
- 09:25 14:50 5h 25m 23 EUR
- 10:10 15:30 5h 20m 21 EUR
- 11:50 17:05 5h 15m 15 EUR
- 12:10 17:45 5h 35m 22 EUR
- 16:35 21:55 5h 20m 21 EUR
- 17:05 22:15 5h 10m 20 EUR
- 18:15 23:45 5h 30m 19 EUR
- 20:00 01:15 5h 15m 21 EUR
- 21:20 02:45 5h 25m 17 EUR
- 22:45 03:55 5h 10m 20 EUR
- 23:50 05:30 5h 40m 20 EUR
Bus Timetable: Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni → Bologna Bus Terminal
- 00:40 05:20 4h 40m 26 EUR
- 07:00 11:40 4h 40m 17 EUR
- 08:00 13:15 5h 15m 22 EUR
- 09:00 14:05 5h 5m 15 EUR
- 10:00 14:40 4h 40m 15 EUR
- 11:00 16:15 5h 15m 15 EUR
- 13:30 19:20 5h 50m 25 EUR
- 14:00 19:15 5h 15m 33 EUR
- 21:45 02:25 4h 40m 33 EUR
- 22:15 03:25 5h 10m 28 EUR
- 22:45 04:30 5h 45m 28 EUR
- 23:45 04:25 4h 40m 22 EUR
Combined Routes & Schedules from Rome to Bologna
From Rome Tiburtina Bus Station, take a multi-leg ride across different vehicles to reach Bologna Bus Station. Expect the journey to last about 6h 30m with fares starting at 34 EUR and services running at 01:20. Check the timetable for trips linking Rome and Bologna to pick your preferred departure.
Cheapest & Fastest Combined Rome to Bologna
34 EUR, from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to Bologna Bus Station, departure at 01:20, duration 6h 30mCombined Timetable: Rome Tiburtina Bus Station → Bologna Bus Station
- 01:20 07:50 6h 30m 34 EUR
Train Routes & Schedules from Rome to Bologna
- Reaching Bologna Main from Rome Tiburtina by train usually takes around 1h 59m to 2h 15m. Fares start at 43 to 59 EUR, with rail services operating from 05:50 until 20:50.
- Catch a train at Rome Termini heading toward Bologna Main, with the ride typically lasting 2h 3m to 2h 23m. Departures operate from 05:40 until 20:40, and fares start at 43 to 59 EUR.
Cheapest Train Rome to Bologna
43 EUR, from Rome Termini to Bologna Main, departure at some times, duration 2h 3mFastest Train Rome to Bologna
46 EUR, from Rome Tiburtina to Bologna Main, departure at 18:39, duration 1h 59mTrain Timetable: Rome Termini → Bologna Main
- 05:40 08:03 2h 23m 43 EUR
- 05:55 08:18 2h 23m 43 EUR
- 06:30 08:38 2h 8m 43 EUR
- 06:40 09:03 2h 23m 43 EUR
- 06:55 09:18 2h 23m 43 EUR
- 07:05 09:08 2h 3m 43 EUR
- 07:25 09:43 2h 18m 43 EUR
- 07:40 10:03 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 07:55 10:18 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 08:05 10:08 2h 3m 51 EUR
- 08:25 10:43 2h 18m 43 EUR
- 08:40 11:03 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 08:55 11:18 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 09:05 11:08 2h 3m 51 EUR
- 09:43 12:03 2h 20m 51 EUR
- 09:55 12:18 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 10:05 12:08 2h 3m 43 EUR
- 10:40 13:03 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 10:55 13:18 2h 23m 59 EUR
- 11:05 13:08 2h 3m 43 EUR
- 11:40 14:03 2h 23m 59 EUR
- 11:55 14:18 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 12:25 14:43 2h 18m 51 EUR
- 12:40 15:03 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 12:55 15:18 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 13:05 15:08 2h 3m 43 EUR
- 13:40 16:03 2h 23m 59 EUR
- 14:40 17:03 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 14:55 17:18 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 15:05 17:08 2h 3m 46 EUR
- 15:40 18:03 2h 23m 56 EUR
- 15:55 18:18 2h 23m 46 EUR
- 16:40 19:03 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 16:55 19:18 2h 23m 46 EUR
- 17:05 19:08 2h 3m 51 EUR
- 17:40 20:03 2h 23m 51 EUR
- 17:55 20:18 2h 23m 46 EUR
- 18:25 20:43 2h 18m 55 EUR
- 18:30 20:38 2h 8m 46 EUR
- 18:40 21:03 2h 23m 56 EUR
- 19:04 21:08 2h 4m 51 EUR
- 19:25 21:43 2h 18m 56 EUR
- 19:41 22:03 2h 22m 56 EUR
- 20:40 23:03 2h 23m 55 EUR
Train Timetable: Rome Tiburtina → Bologna Main
- 05:50 08:03 2h 13m 43 EUR
- 06:05 08:18 2h 13m 43 EUR
- 06:38 08:38 2h 43 EUR
- 06:48 09:03 2h 15m 43 EUR
- 07:05 09:18 2h 13m 43 EUR
- 07:50 10:03 2h 13m 51 EUR
- 08:05 10:18 2h 13m 51 EUR
- 08:50 11:03 2h 13m 51 EUR
- 09:05 11:18 2h 13m 51 EUR
- 09:51 12:03 2h 12m 51 EUR
- 10:05 12:18 2h 13m 51 EUR
- 10:50 13:03 2h 13m 51 EUR
- 11:05 13:18 2h 13m 59 EUR
- 12:03 14:18 2h 15m 51 EUR
- 13:03 15:18 2h 15m 51 EUR
- 13:50 16:03 2h 13m 59 EUR
- 14:50 17:03 2h 13m 51 EUR
- 15:05 17:18 2h 13m 51 EUR
- 15:50 18:03 2h 13m 56 EUR
- 16:05 18:18 2h 13m 46 EUR
- 16:50 19:03 2h 13m 51 EUR
- 18:05 20:18 2h 13m 46 EUR
- 18:39 20:38 1h 59m 46 EUR
- 18:51 21:03 2h 12m 56 EUR
- 20:50 23:03 2h 13m 55 EUR
Flight Routes & Schedules from Rome to Bologna
Board the plane at FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome, the sole nonstop service linking Rome and Bologna. Flights operate from 09:10 until 21:45, and you’ll spend approximately 1h to 1h 5m in the air before arriving at BLQ Bologna Airport. Ticket prices start from 100 to 212 EUR, and checking the timetable for the Rome–Bologna route allows you to find the departure that fits your plans and secure your seat ahead of time.
Cheapest Flight Rome to Bologna
100 EUR, from FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome to BLQ Bologna Airport, departure at some times, duration 1hFastest Flight Rome to Bologna
112 EUR, from FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome to BLQ Bologna Airport, departure at some times, duration 1hFlight Timetable: FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome → BLQ Bologna Airport
- 09:10 10:15 1h 5m 212 EUR
- 09:10 10:15 1h 5m 201 EUR
- 17:25 18:25 1h 112 EUR
- 17:25 18:25 1h 100 EUR
- 21:45 22:45 1h 112 EUR
- 21:45 22:45 1h 100 EUR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Rome to Bologna
- Board a personal driver service at Rome Hotel Transfer and reach Bologna Airport in approximately 4h 19m. Trips run multiple times each day, and tickets start from 854 EUR.
- Board a personal driver service at Rome Hotel Transfer and reach Bologna Hotel Transfer in approximately 4h 19m. Trips run multiple times each day, and tickets start from 854 EUR.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Rome to Bologna
854 EUR, from Rome Hotel Transfer to Bologna Airport, departure at --:--, duration 4h 19mCharter Timetable: Rome Hotel Transfer → Bologna Airport
- --:-- --:-- 4h 19m 854 EUR
Charter Timetable: Rome Hotel Transfer → Bologna Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 4h 19m 854 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions Rome to Bologna
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Bologna.
How long does the Rome to Bologna route usually take?
Travel time on the Rome to Bologna route depends on the transport you choose. Trains take about 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes, flights about 1 hour 5 minutes, buses about 5 to 6 hours, and charter transfers about 4 hours 20 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Rome to Bologna?
The cheapest option on the Rome to Bologna route is usually the bus, with fares from 14 EUR. Train tickets start at 43 EUR, flights at 100 EUR, and charter transfers are much higher at 854 EUR.
Which transport is the fastest on the Rome to Bologna route?
The fastest option on the Rome to Bologna route is the flight, which takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes. Trains are the next quickest at roughly 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes, while buses take much longer.
How much should I expect to pay for the Rome to Bologna route overall?
Prices on the Rome to Bologna route vary widely by transport. Buses cost about 14 to 68 EUR, trains 43 to 59 EUR, flights 100 to 212 EUR, and charter transfers are fixed at 854 EUR.
Where do departures and arrivals usually happen on the Rome to Bologna route?
For the Rome to Bologna route, buses depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, or Rome Tiburtina and arrive at Bologna Bus Station, Bologna Bus Terminal, or Bologna. Trains use Rome Tiburtina or Rome Termini and arrive at Bologna Main.
How often do services run on the Rome to Bologna route, and what are the first and last departures?
The Rome to Bologna route has frequent departures across the day, but no fixed interval is listed. Bus services run from 00:40 to 23:50, trains from 05:40 to 20:50, and flights from 09:10 to 21:45.
What are the train options on the Rome to Bologna route?
Trains on the Rome to Bologna route cost about 43 to 59 EUR and take roughly 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes. They depart from Rome Tiburtina or Rome Termini and arrive at Bologna Main.
What are the bus options on the Rome to Bologna route?
Buses on the Rome to Bologna route cost about 14 to 68 EUR and usually take between 5 and 6 hours. Departures are listed from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, and Rome Tiburtina, with arrivals in Bologna.
What should I know about flights from Rome to Bologna?
Flights on the Rome to Bologna route cost about 100 to 212 EUR and take around 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes. They depart from FCO Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Rome and arrive at BLQ Bologna Airport.
Are there charter transfers available on the Rome to Bologna route?
Yes, charter transfers are listed for the Rome to Bologna route. They cost 854 EUR and take 4 hours 19 minutes, with departures from Rome Hotel Transfer and arrivals at Bologna Airport or Bologna Hotel Transfer.
Which Rome to Bologna option has the widest price range?
The bus has the widest price range on the Rome to Bologna route, from 14 to 68 EUR. Train fares are narrower at 43 to 59 EUR, while flights range from 100 to 212 EUR.
If I want to book the Rome to Bologna route, where should I look?
For the Rome to Bologna route, TicketRoutes.com is the place to check for tickets and schedules. It shows the available bus, train, flight, and charter options in one place, along with departure points and times.
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