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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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 | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | Bologna Autostazione | Cheapest | |||||
 | Tiburtina | Bologna Centrale | Fastest | |||||
 | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | Bologna | No tags | |||||
 | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | Bologna Autostazione | No tags | |||||
 | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | Bologna Autostazione | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:36 PM CEST.
Compare 2 ways to go from Rome to Bologna
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 CLP 22,832, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Rome and Bologna?
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
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
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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.
How much is a ticket from Rome to Bologna?
The cheapest tickets from Rome to Bologna start from CLP 9,788. The average price for this route is around CLP 39,735. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The cheapest trip from Rome to Bologna was searched and found on Apr 25, 2026 with a price of CLP 10,876To 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 CLP 10,876 to CLP 318,785 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 CLP 10,876 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?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
