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

The bus ticket price from Rome to Bologna Centrale starts at R 145. 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 88 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 your 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 R 173 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 19 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:40	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	20:55	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
16:40	Tiburtina	1h 58m	18:38	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
14:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	19:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
15:00	Tiburtina	2h 13m	17:13	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 20 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	14:40	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
16:40	Tiburtina	1h 58m	18:38	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
06:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 15m	10:30	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
00:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	05:10	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 21 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	22:40	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
16:40	Tiburtina	1h 58m	18:38	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
00:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	05:10	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
07:06	Tiburtina	2h 12m	09:18	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 22 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:35	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 20m	21:55	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
16:40	Tiburtina	1h 58m	18:38	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
00:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	05:10	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
07:06	Tiburtina	2h 12m	09:18	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 23 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	12:40	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
16:40	Tiburtina	1h 58m	18:38	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
06:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 15m	10:30	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
00:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	05:10	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 24 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
16:40	Tiburtina	1h 58m	18:38	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
00:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	05:10	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
07:06	Tiburtina	2h 12m	09:18	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 25 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 20m	15:30	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
16:40	Tiburtina	1h 58m	18:38	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
06:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 15m	10:30	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
00:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	05:10	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Bologna on 26 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	5h 15m	20:35	Bologna	Cheapest
16:40	Tiburtina	1h 58m	18:38	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 50m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
07:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	4h 40m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
07:06	Tiburtina	2h 12m	09:18	Bologna Centrale	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 377, 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 priceR 145 - R 3 234	Average duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 377 - R 6 159	Average duration2h 13m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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Timeliness4.8

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Italo

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.8

Trenitalia

4/556 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.6

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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 R 145. 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 88 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 your 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.