The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rome to Bologna
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
39
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rome to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Bologna will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 39 buses that leave Rome for Bologna every day 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 304 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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.
2728
2490
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Rome to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. 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 coach costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £64.
Distance: 304 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price | £185 Average Price |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m 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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Live departures
Rome to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Bologna coaches for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 07:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 12:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:50 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h25 | 13:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
3802 | 08:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 12:40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:15 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h55 | 14:10 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:25 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h25 | 13:50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2790 | 09:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 13:40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h20 | 14:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2402 | 10:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 14:40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 5h55 | 16:05 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 16:05 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
1121 · 2204 | 11:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 16h30 | 03:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
2704 | 11:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 16:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h35 | 16:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 4h50 | 16:35 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
3804 | 12:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 16:40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
1120 | 12:15 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h40 | 17:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2726 | 13:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 18:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2490 | 14:40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 19:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:35 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h20 | 20:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h30 | 21:20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2728 | 16:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h05 | 21:05 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h00 | 21:05 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:25 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 4h50 | 21:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
1122 | 17:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 21:40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:15 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h30 | 22:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 00:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:20 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h25 | 01:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
3898 | 20:45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 01:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2772 | 21:10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 01:50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2494 | 21:15 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h10 | 02:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h10 | 02:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
054 | 22:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h50 | 02:50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
3826 | 22:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 02:40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2422 | 22:40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 03:20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:50 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h40 | 04:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2792 | 22:59 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h36 | 03:35 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2418 | 23:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 04:10 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 24 November | |||||
FlixBus | 00:40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 05:20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
109 | 04:40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h50 | 09:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h35 | 11:05 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
3492 | 06:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 10:40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2126 | 07:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 11:40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:15 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h00 | 12:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Bologna
Buses from Rome to Bologna run on average 37 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 34 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 304 km distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 304 km |
Average bus duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 4h 36m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl from Rome to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Rome to Bologna with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Rome to Bologna coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Bologna by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rome and Bologna
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ristorante Italiano (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 520, 720 Train: Leonardo Express
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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