Bus and Train from Rome to Bologna: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for Rome to Bologna on April 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Itabus
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Bologna AutostazioneCheapest
Trenitalia Frecciarossa
Tiburtina
Bologna CentraleFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
BolognaNo tags
MarinoBus
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Bologna AutostazioneNo tags
Itabus
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Bologna AutostazioneNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:50 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rome to Bologna

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 2 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just R 427, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

65train per day
2h 13mAverage Duration
189 milesDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceR 183 - R 2 691Average Duration5h 20m
8kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceR 427 - R 6 010Average Duration2h 13m
7kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rome to Bologna 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.

  1. How much is a ticket from Rome to Bologna?

    The cheapest tickets from Rome to Bologna start from R 183. The average price for this route is around R 743. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the ride from Rome to Bologna?

    The average trip duration from Rome to Bologna is 3h 46m, covering a distance of 190 miles (306 km). The quickest vehicle can get you there in 1h 58m and is operated by Trenitalia.

  3. Which companies service the Rome to Bologna route?

    Several major companies operate on this route with 44 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autoservizi Salemi, Sellitto, Autolinee Federico, Italo, Trenitalia.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time from Rome to Bologna?

    The earliest trip departs from Rome to Bologna at 12:10am. And the latest trip departs at 11:59pm.

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

    A trip from Rome to Bologna generates an estimated 7.631787500000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best company from Rome to Bologna?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Sellitto, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

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

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the company Sellitto has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  8. Which company has the most timely service from Rome to Bologna?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely company on this route is Autolinee Federico, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Rome to Bologna?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Sellitto, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses and trains

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

Best price found
04/21
R 509
04/22
R 305
Today
R 244
04/24
R 224
04/25
R 204
04/26
R 264
04/27
R 244
04/28
R 224
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rome to Bologna was searched and found on Apr 25, 2026 with a price of R 204

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

You can expect to pay from R 204 to R 5 953 for a bus or train ticket from Rome to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 204 which is on 2026-04-25.

Usually Italo 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 Rome to Bologna?

busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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