Rome to Bologna Bus or Train: Find Cheap Tickets

Q: What is the distance between Rome and Bologna?

The distance between these two places is a total of 234 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Rome and Bologna?

The average travel time between the stations is 07:05 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Rome to Bologna?

The ticket prices begin from £6.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Rome to Bologna?

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Rome to Bologna?

The majority of the coaches are direct, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Rome to Bologna?

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How can I travel from Rome to Bologna by bus?

To travel from Rome to Bologna by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Q: How can I find which buses operate between Rome and Bologna?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the first and last buses leave Rome?

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Q: Do I need to print my ticket for the journey from Rome to Bologna?

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

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Rome to Bologna Route Overview

Rome to Bologna bus is a popular way of travelling. For this specific route, two transport types are available: coach and train. We found up to 61 bus departures, including 22 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Rome at 00:20h, arriving at Bologna at 08:20h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 04:35h the following day. There are 104 train departures available on this route.

Departure station and country Rome, Italy

Arrival station and country Bologna, Italy

Travel Distance 234 mi

Average Trip Duration 07h 05min

Total Departures 61

Popular Operators Autoservizi Salemi, Marino Autolinee

Lowest Price £6

Transportation Options Coach, Train

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Rome to Bologna:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni

8h 0min

08:20Bologna Autostazione

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from 7.35 GBP

Best offer on 04. Apr

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Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni

4h 40min

11:40Bologna Autostazione

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 8.27 GBP

Best offer on 09. Apr

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Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni

5h 5min

15:50Bologna Autostazione

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 8.27 GBP

Best offer on 04. Apr

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Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni

4h 40min

19:40Bologna Autostazione

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 8.27 GBP

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Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni

5h 15min

20:45Bologna Autostazione

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from 9.19 GBP

Best offer on 01. Apr

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Traveling by coach from Rome to Bologna

The shortest travel distance between Rome and Bologna is 234 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 06:00 has a travel time of 04:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 09:40h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bologna earlier, there are 22 overnight coaches from Rome to Bologna. The overnight coaches depart between 16:10 and 23:59 and arrive between 01:15 and 05:30 the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Bologna:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni

8h 30min

01:50Bologna Autostazione

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 8.27 GBP

Best offer on 04. Apr

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Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni

4h 40min

03:10Bologna Autostazione

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 8.27 GBP

Best offer on 15. Apr

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Rome Tiburtina Bus Station

4h 50min

03:50Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 19.35 GBP

Best offer on 15. Apr

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Rome

5h 15min

01:15Bologna

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 7.94 GBP

Best offer on 03. Apr

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Rome

5h 40min

05:30Bologna

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 8.36 GBP

Best offer on 07. Apr

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Coach companies

There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Autoservizi Salemi

8.8

Marino Autolinee

7.6

FlixBus

7.1

Itabus

6.5

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Rome or Bologna, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Rome

You can see information about the departure station and stops Rome here.

Bologna

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Bologna here.

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: £6 (One-Way) or £12 (Return).

Trip reviews from Rome to Bologna

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Other popular destinations from Rome

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when travelling from Rome, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Rome to Pompei

Rome to Rome Fiumicino (Airport)

Rome to Rome Ciampino (Airport)

Rome to Porto d Ascoli

Rome to Turin

Rome to Vienna

Rome to Zagreb

Rome to Venice - Mestre

Rome to Pisa

Rome to Reggio calabria

Rome to Brno

Rome to Salerno

Rome to Civitanova Marche

Rome to Lamezia

Rome to Lecce

Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo

Rome to Venice

Rome to Milan

Rome to Bari

Rome to San Benedetto del Tronto

Rome to Siena

Rome to Prague

Other popular destinations from Bologna

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Bologna, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Bologna to Bergamo (Airport)

Bologna to Venice - Mestre

Bologna to Venice (Airport)

Bologna to Milan Malpensa (Airport)

Bologna to Bellinzona

Bologna to Lviv

Bologna to Cortina d'Ampezzo

Other ways of travelling between Rome and Bologna

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Bologna below.

Trains from Rome to Bologna

Another transportation option is taking a train from Rome to Bologna. You can find the details about the departure times and ticket prices by clicking one of the routes in the search results.

Trains

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Rome Termini Train Station

2h 8min

08:38Bologna Centrale Train Station

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from 29.39 GBP

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Rome Termini Train Station

2h 3min

19:08Bologna Centrale Train Station

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from 29.39 GBP

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Rome Tiburtina

2h 13min

19:18Bologna Main

from 29.39 GBP

Best offer on 01. Apr

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Rome Termini

2h 3min

17:08Bologna Main

from 29.39 GBP

Best offer on 01. Apr

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Rome Termini

2h 23min

16:33Bologna Main

from 20.86 GBP

Best offer on 01. Apr

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Rome to Bologna Bus Summary

Route Overview	Key Info
Departure Station	Rome
Destination Station	Bologna
Daily Departures	Over 61 bus departures , including more than 22 night buses.
Earliest Departures	00:20 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Travel Distance	234 mi
Travel Time	07:05

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between Rome and Bologna?

What is the average travel time between Rome and Bologna?

What is the ticket price for the journey from Rome to Bologna?

How many daily departures are there from Rome to Bologna?

Are all the buses direct on the route from Rome to Bologna?

What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Rome to Bologna?

How can I travel from Rome to Bologna by bus?

How can I find which buses operate between Rome and Bologna?

When do the first and last buses leave Rome?

Do I need to print my ticket for the journey from Rome to Bologna?

How much is a bus ticket from Rome to Bologna?

How many direct buses are available from Rome to Bologna?

Rome to Bologna Bus or Train: Find Cheap Tickets

Rome to Bologna Route Overview

Table of contents

Popular Departures

Traveling by coach from Rome to Bologna

Overnight coaches

Coach companies

Departure and arrival stations

Cheapest ticket prices

Trip reviews from Rome to Bologna

Other popular destinations from Rome

Other popular destinations from Bologna

Other ways of travelling between Rome and Bologna

Trains from Rome to Bologna

Rome to Bologna Bus Summary

Frequently asked questions

Latest tickets bought

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