The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna to Rome
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Buses per day
39
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Rome will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 39 buses that leave Bologna for Rome on Fri, Aug 14, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 the direct buses cover the 304 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Fri, Aug 14 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
34917:05 PM4h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)11:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina€101One-way0 transfers
11217:00 AM5h15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:15 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina€101One-way0 transfers
21252:00 PM5h15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:15 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina€111One-way0 transfers
38034:30 PM4h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina€111One-way0 transfers
27973:00 PM4h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:40 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina€111One-way0 transfers
27011:50 AM4h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:30 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina€151One-way0 transfers
277112:15 AM4h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:55 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina€501One-way0 transfers
241311:50 PM4h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:30 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina€181One-way0 transfers
38034:30 PM4h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina€111One-way0 transfers
34917:05 PM4h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)11:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina€101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Rome
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €59.
Distance: 304 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€21 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price | €221 Average price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Rome bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Rome buses for today, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h45 | 10:15 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
1121 | 7:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h15 | 12:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h05 | 1:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h00 | 12:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h15 | 1:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h15 | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h35 | 3:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h05 | 3:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h20 | 4:05 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2409 | 10:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h40 | 3:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h35 | 5:50 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
2723 | 11:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h15 | 4:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h30 | 5:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h40 | 6:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h05 | 5:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h10 | 6:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 2:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h15 | 7:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h05 | 8:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
4787 | 3:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h15 | 8:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2797 | 3:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h40 | 7:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h30 | 9:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h55 | 10:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
3803 | 4:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h40 | 9:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h50 | 9:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
110 | 6:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h20 | 11:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h00 | 11:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
3491 | 7:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h40 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h35 | 1:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
055 | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h50 | 4:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2413 | 11:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h40 | 4:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h16 | 6:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, August 14 | |||||
2771 | 12:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h40 | 4:55 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2421 | 12:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h40 | 5:25 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h10 | 6:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2701 | 1:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h40 | 6:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
3897 | 2:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h45 | 7:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h40 | 8:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2495 | 2:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h20 | 8:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
3887 | 3:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h45 | 8:50 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h55 | 9:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Rome
Buses from Bologna to Rome run on average 35 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 304 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 304 km |
Average bus duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Autolinee Federico from Bologna to RomeYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Rome with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Autolinee Federico for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FlixBus
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Infobus
BlaBlaCar Bus
Autoservizi Salemi
BlaBlaCar
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Autolinee Federico
FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Rome by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bologna to Rome
Most Bologna to Rome buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station pair, with some services arriving at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina). Use this guide to compare Bologna and Rome bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Bologna station do buses to Rome leave from?
Getting to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) from Bologna city centre
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) bus station facilities and services
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
Which Rome station do buses from Bologna arrive at?
Getting to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina from Rome city centre
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina bus station facilities and services
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Getting to Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) from Rome city centre
Getting to Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) from Rome city centre
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) bus station facilities and services
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Elevators, ramps.
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