What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Bolsena?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bolsena is to bus which costs €6 - €15 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Bolsena?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Bolsena is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Bolsena?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Bolsena. However, there are services departing from Mancini and arriving at BOLSENA | Piazza Marconi # f894 via ROMA | Via Flaminia and VITERBO | Riello # f641. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Rome to Bolsena?

The distance between Rome and Bolsena is 131 km. The road distance is 106.8 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Bolsena without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Bolsena without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Bolsena?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Rome to Bolsena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Bolsena bus from?

Rome to Bolsena bus services, operated by Cotral S.p.A., depart from ROMA | Via Flaminia station.

Train or bus from Rome to Bolsena?

The best way to get from Rome to Bolsena is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €15 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Rome to Bolsena bus arrive?

Rome to Bolsena bus services, operated by Cotral S.p.A., arrive at VITERBO | Riello # f641 station.

Can I drive from Rome to Bolsena?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bolsena is 107 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Rome to Bolsena.

Where can I stay near Bolsena?

There are 1114+ hotels available in Bolsena.

Rome to Bolsena - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rome to Bolsena by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Orvietotrain 4098 / ...
2h 32m
€43–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from ROMA | Via Flaminia to VITERBO | Riello # f641bus Bl37d / ...
2. Take the bus from VITERBO | Riello # f641 to BOLSENA | Piazza Marconi # f894bus Ac911d / ...
3h 52m
€6–15
Drive 106.8 km
1. Drive from Rome to Bolsenacar 106.8 km
2h 3m
€17–24

Rome to Bolsena by bus

101Weekly Buses

3h 52mAverage Duration

€6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 130.8 km
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Bolsena, Italy?

Trenitalia operates a train from Roma Termini to Orvieto every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–12 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mancini to BOLSENA | Piazza Marconi # f894 via ROMA | Via Flaminia and VITERBO | Riello # f641 in around 3h 52m.

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