How much is the bus ticket from Bologna to Rome?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bologna to Rome start from $14. The average price for this route is around $30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Bologna to Rome?

The average bus travel time from Bologna to Rome is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 304 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Bologna to Rome route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Itabus , MarinoBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Autoservizi Salemi , Autolinee Federico , GoOpti .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bologna to Rome?

The earliest bus departs from Bologna to Rome at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:54pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bologna to Rome?

A bus trip from Bologna to Rome generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Bologna to Rome?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bologna to Rome?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Autolinee Federico has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.3.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bologna to Rome?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bologna to Rome?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Autolinee Federico , with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bologna to Rome from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 15m	3:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	3:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	2:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:50am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	6:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	11:45pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	8:10am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 15m	8:55am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on January 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 45m	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on January 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 45m	10:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Rome on January 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 45m	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	4h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 30m	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	5:25am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:20 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Bologna to Rome

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

304 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $193	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $508	Average Duration2h 22m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $75	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Rome?

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
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B
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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C
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
Map
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
Map
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
Map
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy
Map

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
Visit page Map
B
Rome Ciampino Airport
Visit page Map
C
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Visit page Map
D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
Map
E
Roma
Map
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,984 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Itabus

4/5973 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5905 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.3

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,363 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5465 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4

Autolinee Federico

4.5/5336 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.4

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

IT bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bologna to Rome by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bologna to Rome?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bologna to Rome start from $14. The average price for this route is around $30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bologna to Rome?
The average bus travel time from Bologna to Rome is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 304 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Bologna to Rome route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autoservizi Salemi, Autolinee Federico, GoOpti.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bologna to Rome?
The earliest bus departs from Bologna to Rome at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:54pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bologna to Rome?
A bus trip from Bologna to Rome generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bologna to Rome?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bologna to Rome?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Autolinee Federico has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bologna to Rome?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bologna to Rome?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Autolinee Federico, with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-08

$21

01-09

$26

Today

$16

01-11

$16

01-12

$13

01-13

$12

01-14

$12

01-15

$12

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Rome was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bologna to Rome, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $111 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2026-01-13.

Usually Itabus 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 Bologna to Rome?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time5h 15m	Avg Price$30	Daily Departures21
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time2h 22m	Avg Price$106	Daily Departures65
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h 50m	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures42