What is the travel distance from Bologna to Rome?

The distance between the two cities is 189 miles (304 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bologna to Rome?

The majority of buses traveling from Bologna to Rome start their journey at Bologna and wind up at Rome Tiburtina Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?

Once in Rome, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fontana di Trevi, Forum Romanum, Pantheon, Museo di Roma and Santa Costanza.

Bus Bologna to Rome from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	12:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	6:45pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	6:10am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 20m	4:05pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 45m	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	6:10am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	1:10am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Bologna	5h 15m	8:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Bologna	5h 15m	8:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	6:10am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	2:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	6:10am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bologna to Rome

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

189 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $156	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $350	Average Duration2h 22m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $52	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Rome?

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
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
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy

Stops in Rome

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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Autolinee Federico

4.5/5331 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.4

MarinoBus

4/5895 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.3

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5450 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bologna to Rome by bus

What is the travel distance from Bologna to Rome?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bologna to Rome?
What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$22

11/22

$18

Today

$36

11/24

$13

11/25

$11

11/26

$12

11/27

$11

11/28

$12

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Rome was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $11

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 $11 to $108 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 $11 which is on 2025-11-27.

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 Price$21	Daily Departures36
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 22m	Avg Price$73	Daily Departures65
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 50m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures20