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There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Bologna by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, or plane

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    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna CentraletrainFr
    best

    Train

    2h 3m
    €22–90
    1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bologna CentralebusItabus
    cheapest

    Bus

    5h 15m
    €15–45
    1. Take the night train from Roma Termini to Bologna CentralenighttrainIni

    Night train

    4h 55m
    €40–160
    1. Drive from Rome to Bolognacar374.3 km

    Drive 374.3 km

    3h 36m
    €66–95
    1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Bolognarideshare376.1 km

    Rideshare

    4h 47m
    €18–20
    1. Fly from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)planeFCO - BLQ

    Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    2h 44m
    €49–234
    1. Fly from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)planeFCO - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain

    Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    3h 36m
    €60–302
    1. Fly from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)planeFCO - VCE
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain

    Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    4h 37m
    €49–335

Rome to Bologna by train

Calendar805Weekly Trains
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€22Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Bologna, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €27–90 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Itabus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bologna Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Six other operators also service this route.

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