How to get from Rome to Bologna
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Rome to Bologna by price and travel time.
- 303 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h
- 105 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
€107
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 Rome to Bologna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 05m, 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 | €80Checked Oct 18 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €29Reading date not recorded | 5h 30m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 4h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€80Checked Oct 181h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€29Reading date not recorded5h 30m · 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.
Rome to Bologna: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Fiumicino → Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airportflight
ITA Airways·1h 05m
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 Rome to Bologna
FlixBus runs 105 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:30 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 105 | 04:30 | 23:50 |
| FlixBus, Itabus, Marinobus | 24 | 00:40 | 23:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 7 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 04:30
- 05:30
- 06:20
- 06:30
- 06:50
- 07:00
- 07:10
- 07:20
- 07:25
- 07:30
- 07:50
- 08:10
- 08:20
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:10
- 09:25
- 09:35
- 09:40
- 09:50
- 10:00
- 10:10
- 10:35
- 10:40
- 10:45
- 11:10
- 11:40
- 11:45
- 12:10
- 14:35
- 14:45
- 15:00
- 15:05
- 15:25
- 15:35
- 16:00
- 16:05
- 16:15
- 16:25
- 16:35
- 17:00
- 17:05
- 17:15
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 19:20
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:20
- 20:30
- 20:45
- 21:20
- 21:45
- 21:50
- 22:45
- 22:50
- 23:50
All departuresFlixBus, Itabus, Marino
- 00:40
- 05:40
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 08:50
- 09:25
- 10:00
- 10:10
- 11:40
- 12:10
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 16:35
- 17:05
- 20:00
- 21:20
- 21:45
- 22:15
- 22:45
- 23:00
- 23:45
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 AirwaysRome Fiumicino-Bologna Guglielmo Marconi AirportSee live options and dates →12GoRoma-BolognaSee live options and dates →
TrenitaliaRoma-FlorenceBook →
FlixBusFlorence-BolognaSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with ITA Airways, 12Go, Trenitalia, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Bologna works
Start with a ITA Airways flight from Rome to Bologna, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €80 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Bologna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Bologna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Rome to Bologna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:30 and the last at 23:50, from Rome Tiburtina, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Bologna?
105 a day with FlixBus, between 04:30 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Bologna leave from?
Rome Tiburtina with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bologna from Rome?
About 303 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Bologna cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €80. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Bologna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 05m.
How long is the flight from Rome to Bologna?
About 1h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Rome and Bologna?
Rome is FCO and Bologna is BLQ, so this route is usually written FCO to BLQ.
Which operators run Rome to Bologna?
On this route you travel with ITA Airways, 12Go, Trenitalia, FlixBus.
Can you get from Rome to Bologna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 03m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Bologna?
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.
Operators: ITA Airways
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026