Train Bologna - Rome from 17.90 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Bologna - Rome
Italo NTV, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte make ticket prices from Bologna to Rome vary enormously, as they can be up to 26 times cheaper depending on the date and time of your trip. Starting on Tuesday, 1 December, you will find the cheapest Bologna-Rome tickets starting at 17.90 €.
Train Bologna Rome in brief
Average price
49.29 €
Price range
17.90 € - 464.50 €
Fastest Bologna-Rome train
1h57min
Number of trains / day
104
The train to Rome takes on average 1h57min. This is the ideal time to have a good nap. But feel free to read, watch a few episodes of your favorite series, or listen to the latest and trending music...
The distance between Bologna and Rome is 305 km and the average speed is 156 km/h.
Bologna - Rome even cheaper by bus: it will only cost you 7.24 € for 4h10min of trip.
Train price calendar Bologna - Rome
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Saturday, December 12, from 14 €.
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Prices recorded on October 14, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Bologna to Rome cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Tuesday, with an average price of 33 €. The most expensive is Friday (51 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving at night is cheapest: 30 € on average, against 44 € in the afternoon.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Bologna - Rome train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking 31 to 60 days before departure costs 32 € on average, against 64 € the day before or on the day of departure: 50% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 14 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Bologna and Rome
On average, 109 departures a day link Bologna to Rome. 5 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Monday (113 departures on average), the quietest Saturday (101).
By time of day
Departures peak in the morning: 43 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Train or bus between Bologna and Rome?
The train connects Bologna to Rome in 1h57min with tickets from 18 €. The bus takes about 4h10min with tickets from 7 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
Bologna Rome by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train Bologna Rome.
First Train Bologna - Rome.
Departure at 05:42
Last Train Bologna - Rome
Departure at 23:18
Bologna - Rome train on average every
7 minutes
Which train companies for Bologna to Rome?
- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Bologna to Rome
You can also buy train tickets Rome-Bologna in the other direction.
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Bologna-Rome.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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