How much is the bus ticket from Bologna to Rome?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bologna to Rome start at R 160. The average price for this route is around R 308. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bologna to Rome?

The average bus journey time from Bologna to Rome is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 313 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Bologna to Rome route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Itabus , MarinoBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Autoservizi Salemi , Autolinee Federico , GoOpti .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bologna to Rome?

The earliest bus departs from Bologna to Rome at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:54.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bologna to Rome?

A bus trip from Bologna to Rome produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Bologna to Rome?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bologna to Rome?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Autolinee Federico has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bologna to Rome?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bologna to Rome?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Autolinee Federico , with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bologna to Rome from R 140 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bologna to Rome on 21 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20	Bologna Autostazione	5h 15m	16:35	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:00	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	19:40	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	23:40	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	04:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:15	Bologna Autostazione	4h 45m	07:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:50	Bologna Autostazione	5h 40m	08:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Rome on 22 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:05	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	23:45	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	05:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	23:40	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	04:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	05:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	06:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Rome on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:10	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	14:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	05:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	23:40	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	04:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:30	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	20:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Bologna Autostazione	4h 45m	22:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Rome on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	17:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	05:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	23:40	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	04:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	05:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	06:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Rome on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:15	Bologna Autostazione	4h 45m	07:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	05:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	23:40	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	04:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	05:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	06:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Rome on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Bologna Autostazione	5h 15m	12:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	05:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	23:40	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	04:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:30	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	20:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	05:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Rome on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	05:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:40	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	04:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	05:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	06:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	05:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Rome on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:50	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	06:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:40	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	04:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:30	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	20:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	06:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	06:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:20 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Bologna to Rome

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

5h 15mAverage duration

313 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 160 - R 2 126	Average duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 364 - R 5 988	Average duration2h 22m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 324 - R 829	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Rome?

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
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B
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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C
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
Map
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
Map
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
Map
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy
Map

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
Visit page Map
B
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Visit page Map
C
Rome Ciampino Airport
Visit page Map
D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
Map
E
Roma
Map
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy
Map

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 125 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5975 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5908 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.3

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 384 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5470 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

Autolinee Federico

4.5/5336 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi4.4

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi4

IT bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bologna to Rome by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bologna to Rome?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bologna to Rome start at R 160. The average price for this route is around R 308. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bologna to Rome?
The average bus journey time from Bologna to Rome is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 313 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Bologna to Rome route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autoservizi Salemi, Autolinee Federico, GoOpti.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bologna to Rome?
The earliest bus departs from Bologna to Rome at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:54.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bologna to Rome?
A bus trip from Bologna to Rome produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Bologna to Rome?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bologna to Rome?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Autolinee Federico has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bologna to Rome?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bologna to Rome?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Autolinee Federico, with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

19/01

R 181

20/01

R 243

Today

R 182

22/01

R 142

23/01

R 142

24/01

R 142

25/01

R 162

26/01

R 142

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Rome was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 142

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bologna to Rome as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 142 to R 1 062 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 142, which is on 2026-01-24.

Usually Itabus 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

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time5h 15m	Avg priceR 308	Daily departures21
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 22m	Avg priceR 1 240	Daily departures65
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 50m	Avg priceR 581	Daily departures30