How to get from Bologna to Rome
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 4h 45m, from €29.
We compared the ways to travel from Bologna to Rome. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 303 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Bologna to Rome: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Bologna → Rome Tiburtinabus
FlixBus·4h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Bologna to Rome works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bologna to Rome Tiburtina, about 4h 45m. In total it's roughly €29 over 4h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Rome
DepartureBolognaWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Bologna to Rome
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Bologna to Rome: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bologna to Rome?+−
The most useful route takes about 4h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €29. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bologna to Rome?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
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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