How much does a bus ticket from Rome to Bologna Centrale cost?

The bus ticket price from Rome to Bologna Centrale starts at $12. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Rome to Bologna Centrale is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Rome to Bologna Centrale?

The average travel time between Rome and Bologna Centrale is around , although the fastest bus will take about 1h 58m.This is the time it takes to travel the 304 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Rome and Bologna Centrale?

The number of buses from Rome to Bologna Centrale can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 91 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Rome to Bologna Centrale by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Rome to Bologna Centrale?

When taking the bus from Rome to Bologna Centrale, you can travel comfortably and safely with Italo, Trenitalia, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rome to Bologna Centrale?

Buses travelling between Rome and Bologna Centrale leave from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station or Rome Ciampino Airport and arrive at Piazza XX Settembre, Stazione Centrale.

Bus Rome to Bologna Centrale from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Rome to Bologna on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:40pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	8:55pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
4:40pm	Tiburtina	1h 58m	6:38pm	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
3:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	8:35pm	Bologna	No tags
11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
2:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	7:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Bologna on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	8:35pm	Bologna	Cheapest
4:40pm	Tiburtina	1h 58m	6:38pm	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
6:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 15m	10:30am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
12:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	5:10am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Bologna on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	5:10am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
4:40pm	Tiburtina	1h 58m	6:38pm	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
12:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	5:10am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
7:06am	Tiburtina	2h 12m	9:18am	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Bologna on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	8:35pm	Bologna	Cheapest
4:40pm	Tiburtina	1h 58m	6:38pm	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
12:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	5:10am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
7:06am	Tiburtina	2h 12m	9:18am	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Bologna on November 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 35m	12:05pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
4:40pm	Tiburtina	1h 58m	6:38pm	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
3:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	8:35pm	Bologna	No tags
11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
6:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 15m	10:30am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Bologna on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	1:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
4:40pm	Tiburtina	1h 58m	6:38pm	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
12:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	5:10am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
7:06am	Tiburtina	2h 12m	9:18am	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Bologna on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	1:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
4:40pm	Tiburtina	1h 58m	6:38pm	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
6:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 15m	10:30am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
12:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	5:10am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Bologna on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	8:35pm	Bologna	Cheapest
4:40pm	Tiburtina	1h 58m	6:38pm	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
6:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 15m	10:30am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
7:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	11:40am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:53 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rome to Bologna Centrale

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bologna Centrale. The journey takes about 2 hours 13 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

73train per day

2h 13mAverage Duration

305 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $266	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $505	Average Duration2h 13m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stations and stops in Rome and Bologna Centrale?

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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B
Rome Ciampino Airport
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C
Termini
Piazza dei Cinquecento 1, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
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D
Rome Fiumicino Airport
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E
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Train station
Fiumicino Aeroporto, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy
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F
Roma S. Pietro
Roma S.Pietro, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
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Stops in Bologna

A
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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B
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rome to Bologna by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Rome to Bologna Centrale cost?
The bus ticket price from Rome to Bologna Centrale starts at $12. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Rome to Bologna Centrale is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Rome to Bologna Centrale?
The average travel time between Rome and Bologna Centrale is around , although the fastest bus will take about 1h 58m.This is the time it takes to travel the 304 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Rome and Bologna Centrale?
The number of buses from Rome to Bologna Centrale can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 91 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Rome to Bologna Centrale by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Rome to Bologna Centrale?
When taking the bus from Rome to Bologna Centrale, you can travel comfortably and safely with Italo, Trenitalia, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rome to Bologna Centrale?
Buses travelling between Rome and Bologna Centrale leave from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station or Rome Ciampino Airport and arrive at Piazza XX Settembre, Stazione Centrale.