Train Rome - Bologna from 13.90 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Rome - Bologna
Italo NTV, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte make ticket prices from Rome to Bologna vary enormously, as they can be up to 47 times cheaper depending on the date and time of your trip. Starting on Wednesday, 2 December, you will find the cheapest Rome-Bologna tickets starting at 13.90 €.
Train Rome Bologna in brief
Average price
50.34 €
Price range
13.90 € - 656.10 €
Fastest Rome-Bologna train
1h58min
Number of trains / day
102
The train to Bologna takes on average 1h58min. 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 Rome and Bologna is 305 km and the average speed is 155 km/h.
Rome - Bologna even cheaper by bus: it will only cost you 7.24 € for 4h10min of trip.
Train price calendar Rome - Bologna
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Saturday, November 7, from 14 €.
Prices recorded on October 12, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Rome to Bologna cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Thursday, with an average price of 35 €. The most expensive is Sunday (52 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving at night is cheapest: 26 € on average, against 43 € in the afternoon.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
Train frequency between Rome and Bologna
On average, 150 departures a day link Rome to Bologna. 5 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Friday (160 departures on average), the quietest Tuesday (140).
By time of day
Departures peak in the morning: 74 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Train or bus between Rome and Bologna?
The train connects Rome to Bologna in 1h58min with tickets from 14 €. The bus takes about 4h10min with tickets from 7 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
Rome Bologna by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train Rome Bologna.
First Train Rome - Bologna.
Departure at 05:05
Last Train Rome - Bologna
Departure at 22:35
Rome - Bologna train on average every
6 minutes
Which train companies for Rome to Bologna?
- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
- Italo NTV
- Frecciarossa
- Intercity
- Regionale Veloce
- Intercity Notte
- EuroNight
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Rome to Bologna
You can also buy train tickets Bologna-Rome in the other direction.
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Rome-Bologna.
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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