How to get from Bologna to Rome
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Bologna to Rome by price and travel time.
- 303 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h
- 58 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h
direct
Flight
€67
Cheapest
4h 40m
direct
Bus
€8
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bologna to Rome. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 303 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
303 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €58Checked Oct 18 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 10h 56m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 4h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€58Checked Oct 181h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 1910h 56m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Oct 194h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bologna to Rome: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport → Rome Fiumicinoflight1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Bologna to Rome
FlixBus runs 58 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 22:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 58 | 00:00 | 22:55 |
| FlixBus, Marino, Itabusbus | 24 | 00:15 | 19:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:50
- 01:00
- 01:50
- 02:25
- 02:50
- 03:15
- 03:25
- 04:15
- 04:25
- 05:00
- 05:15
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 06:25
- 06:35
- 07:25
- 07:30
- 07:35
- 07:45
- 08:00
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 08:45
- 09:00
- 09:25
- 09:30
- 09:45
- 10:15
- 10:25
- 10:45
- 11:15
- 11:20
- 11:25
- 11:35
- 12:15
- 12:25
- 12:30
- 12:35
- 13:30
- 13:35
- 13:40
- 14:30
- 14:40
- 15:00
- 15:30
- 15:40
- 16:00
- 16:40
- 17:00
- 17:35
- 17:40
- 18:35
- 19:35
- 21:55
- 22:55
All departuresFlixBus, Marino, Itabus
- 00:15
- 00:45
- 01:00
- 01:50
- 02:35
- 02:50
- 03:05
- 04:25
- 05:15
- 07:00
- 08:35
- 09:30
- 10:45
- 12:15
- 12:25
- 12:40
- 13:35
- 14:00
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 15:40
- 17:00
- 18:20
- 19:35
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
ITA AirwaysBologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →
TrenitaliaBologna-Florence, Florence-RomaBook →On this route you travel with 12Go, ITA Airways, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bologna to Rome works
Start with a flight from Bologna to Rome, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €58 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Bologna to Rome: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bologna to Rome?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Bologna to Rome?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 22:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bologna to Rome?
58 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 22:55.
How far is Rome from Bologna?
About 303 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bologna to Rome cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €7 to €10. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Bologna to Rome?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Bologna to Rome?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Bologna and Rome?
Bologna is BLQ and Rome is FCO, so this route is usually written BLQ to FCO.
Which operators run Bologna to Rome?
On this route you travel with 12Go, ITA Airways, Trenitalia.
Can you get from Bologna to Rome without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 57m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Rome?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026