How far is Bologna from Rome by coach?

The distance between Rome and Bologna by coach is approximately 189 miles (304 km).

What is the best way to go from Rome to Bologna without a car?

You can travel to Bologna from Rome by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Rome to Bologna from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:45	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	02:25	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	23:59	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 36m	04:35	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	21:45	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	02:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	22:45	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 10m	03:55	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	20:35	Bologna	Cheapest
Bus	06:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 15m	10:30	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	00:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	05:10	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	06:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 35m	12:05	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 5m	22:05	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	23:59	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 36m	04:35	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	00:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	05:10	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	01:40	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	06:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	20:35	Bologna	Cheapest
Bus	23:59	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 36m	04:35	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	00:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	05:10	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	01:40	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	06:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 35m	12:05	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	06:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 15m	10:30	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	15:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	20:35	Bologna	No tags
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	00:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	05:10	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	23:59	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 36m	04:35	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	00:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	05:10	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	01:40	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	06:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:35	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 20m	21:55	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	06:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 15m	10:30	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	00:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	05:10	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	01:40	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	06:20	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	20:35	Bologna	Cheapest
Bus	06:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 15m	10:30	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	07:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	00:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	6h 20m	06:30	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Rome to Bologna

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22carpool per day

3h 50mAverage duration

189 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £143	Average duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £272	Average duration2h 13m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £37	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rome and Bologna?

Stops in Rome

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

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
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
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Rome to Bologna

How far is Bologna from Rome by coach?
The distance between Rome and Bologna by coach is approximately 189 miles (304 km).
What is the best way to go from Rome to Bologna without a car?
You can travel to Bologna from Rome by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£28

25/11

£19

Today

£16

27/11

£12

28/11

£12

29/11

£8

30/11

£10

01/12

£8

The cheapest trip from Rome to Bologna was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

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

You can expect to pay from £8 to £85 for a bus ticket from Rome to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-11-29.

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 Rome to Bologna?

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£18	Daily departures40
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 13m	Avg price£53	Daily departures73
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 50m	Avg price£25	Daily departures22