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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bologna | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Bologna Centrale | Tiburtina | Fastest | |||||
 | Bologna Autostazione | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | No tags | |||||
 | Bologna Autostazione | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | No tags | |||||
 | Bologna Autostazione | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Bologna to Rome
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 2 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Rome?
Stops in Bologna
- A
Bologna
- B
Corticella
40128 Bologna BO, Italy - C
San Ruffillo
40141 Bologna BO, Italy - DPiazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
- E
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy - F
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
Stops in Rome
- APiazza dei Cinquecento 1, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
- BLargo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
- C
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Train station
Fiumicino Aeroporto, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy - DRoma S.Pietro, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
- ERoma Trastevere Railway Station, 00152 Roma RM, Italy
- FCesano Di Roma, 00123 Roma RM, Italy
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bologna to Rome by bus or train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is a ticket from Bologna to Rome?
The cheapest tickets from Bologna to Rome start at $17. The average price for this route is around $63. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from Bologna to Rome?
The average trip duration from Bologna to Rome is 3h 48m, covering a distance of 308 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 1h 56m and is operated by Italo.
Which companies service the Bologna to Rome route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 39 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autoservizi Salemi, Autolinee Federico, Italo, Trenitalia.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from Bologna to Rome?
The earliest trip from Bologna to Rome departs at 12:10am. And the latest trip departs at 11:54pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Bologna to Rome?
A trip from Bologna to Rome generates an estimated 7.6805875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from Bologna to Rome?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Italo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Bologna to Rome?
Based on Busbud reviews, the company Autolinee Federico has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 4.4.
Which company has the most on-time service from Bologna to Rome?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Autolinee Federico, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Bologna to Rome?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Italo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bologna to Rome was searched and found on Apr 13, 2026 with a price of $18To save money and make sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from Bologna to Rome, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay between $18 and $494 for a bus or train ticket from Bologna to Rome based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at $18 on 2026-04-13.
Usually Italo, Trenitalia will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Bologna to Rome?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
