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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 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 |
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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 $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$17 - $170 | Average Duration5h 20m | 8kg CO₂e | ||
Train | Average Price$36 - $495 | Average Duration2h 13m | 7kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Rome and Bologna?
Stops in Rome
- A
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy - BPiazza dei Cinquecento 1, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
- C
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Train station
Fiumicino Aeroporto, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy - D
Roma S. Pietro
Roma S.Pietro, 00165 Roma RM, Italy - ERoma Trastevere Railway Station, 00152 Roma RM, Italy
- F
Cesano di Roma
Cesano 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 travelling 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 at $17. The average price for this route is around $62. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting 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 305 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 42 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Autolinee Federico, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autoservizi Salemi, Sellitto, Italo, Trenitalia.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from Rome to Bologna?
The earliest trip from Rome to Bologna departs 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 7.605262500000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 Busbud reviews, the company Sellitto has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which company has the most on-time service from Rome to Bologna?
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 Rome to Bologna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Sellitto, 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 Rome to Bologna was searched and found on Apr 14, 2026 with a price of $14To save money and make 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 between $14 and $495 for a bus or train ticket from Rome to Bologna based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at $17 on 2026-04-18.
Usually Trenitalia, 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
