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Rome to Bologna Train Prices and Times

Looking to travel from Rome to Bologna? On Trip.com, you can find Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting at 30,87 €, with the average price for this route being around 27,90 €. To get the best rates, we recommend trying split ticketing options.
  • Ti, 22. 7.
    From 40,58 €
  • Ke, 23. 7.
    From 35,76 €
  • To, 24. 7.
    From 35,41 €
  • Pe, 25. 7.
    From 32,41 €
  • La, 26. 7.
    From 31,11 €
  • Su, 27. 7.
    From 31,11 €
  • Ma, 28. 7.
    From 30,87 €
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05:10
Rome Termini
07:28
Bologna Central
2h 18m, DirectTrenitalia
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05:30
Rome Termini
12:50
Bologna Central
7h 20m, Changes requiredTrenitalia
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05:35
Rome Termini
07:58
Bologna Central
2h 23m, DirectTrenitalia
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05:40
Rome Termini
08:03
Bologna Central
2h 23m, DirectItalo
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05:47
Rome Termini
13:26
Bologna Central
7h 39m, Changes requiredTrenitalia
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05:50
Rome Tiburtina
08:03
Paris
2h 13m, DirectItalo
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Rome to Bologna Train Route Details

The Rome to Bologna train ticket is from 30,87 €. The average travel time is 2h 0m, covering a distance of approximately 304 km. There are usually 153 daily trains provided by Italo, Trenitalia. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
05:10
Last train
Last train
23:51
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 0m
Distance
Distance
304 km
Price
Price
From 30,87 €
Train operators
Train operators

Rome to Bologna high-speed train ticket offers

Trenitalia offers exclusive discounts on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity, and Intercity Notte trains, delivering unique benefits across various routes. Limited availability, subject to train routes, times, and conditions.
Rome to Bologna high-speed train ticket offers

Return ticket offers

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Trenitalia Super Economy fare

Trenitalia's Super Economy tickets are the cheapest option, ideal for travelers who prioritize low costs over flexibility. These tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable, making them suitable for those with fixed schedules. Due to their high demand and limited availability, early booking is recommended to get the best rates.

FrecciaDAYS: save up to 60%

Take advantage of the FrecciaDAYS offer and save up to 60% on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This offer is available in 1st, 2nd, Business, Premium, and Standard classes, starting at just €7.90. While tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable, unlimited name changes are allowed before departure. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts, except for child discounts.

Split Tickets: saves up to an extra 25%

Split ticketing in Italy is a cost-saving technique that involves dividing your journey into multiple segments and purchasing individual tickets for each segment, rather than a single ticket for the entire trip. Trip.com simplifies this process by automatically calculating the cheapest combinations for each segment, ensuring you get the best split ticketing options. By using split ticketing with Trip.com, you can often save up to 25% more on your train journeys across Italy.

Onboard services for Rome to Bologna trains

  • Frecciarossa

  • Italo

Trenitalia's Frecciarossa trains offer four travel classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. Additionally, Trenitalia's Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, and Intercity trains provide both 1st and 2nd class options.

First Class features spacious leather armchairs, reclining tables, reading lights, ample legroom, complimentary snacks and drinks, free newspapers, and other premium amenities, while Second Class (Standard Class) offers four-seat rows, reclining seats, free WiFi, and individual power outlets.

Italo trains provide various classes to meet different comfort needs and preferences: Smart, Prima Business, and Club Executive. Choose the best class for your journey with Italo trains.

Travel Information

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  • Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard Class provides cost-effective high-speed train travel with seats arranged in rows of four. Travelers can take advantage of free WiFi, power outlets, and ample luggage space, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free journey.

  • Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium Class delivers a comfortable travel experience with seats arranged in rows of four. Passengers can relax in leather reclining seats on most trains and enjoy complimentary welcome snacks and water, making their journey more enjoyable.

  • Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business Class is tailored for business travelers, providing enhanced space, comfort, and privacy. Passengers benefit from leather reclining seats with extra room, complimentary welcome food and drinks, and the option of a silent coach for a quieter journey.

  • Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive Class, exclusively available on Frecciarossa 1000 and 500 trains, offers top-tier comfort and privacy with spaciously arranged leather reclining armchairs. Passengers benefit from Fast Track service and complimentary access to the FrecciaLounge.

  • Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Intercity trains provide comfortable seating, air conditioning, power outlets, and designated areas for luggage and bikes. Intercity Notte offers options like Basic Seats, Comfort Couchettes, Deluxe Sleeping Cabins, and Excelsior Cabins. Regional trains include essential amenities such as air conditioning and luggage space.

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  • Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class offers budget-friendly comfort with reclining leather seats, footrests, side tables, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, luggage space, and vending machines for snacks and drinks.

  • Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class enhances your travel experience with wider reclining Frau leather seats, extra space, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, at-seat welcome snacks and drinks, and Fast Track entrance.

  • Italo Club Executive Class

    Italo Club Executive Class

    Italo Club Executive Class ensures the utmost luxury with spacious armchairs, personal screens, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, free access to the Italo Club Lounge, Fast Track entry service, and at-seat dedicated catering.

Rome to Bologna Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) ticket types

Trenitalia provides multiple ticket options to accommodate different travel requirements and preferences, including Base, Economy and Super Economy.

Rome to Bologna Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) ticket types

Base

The Base ticket offers comprehensive flexibility, allowing passengers to switch to another train of the same category on the same route up to one hour after the scheduled departure, with a €10 fee. This ticket includes unlimited changes before departure, one change within one hour after departure, unlimited name changes before departure, and an 80% refund if cancelled before departure.

Economy

The Economy fare offers moderate flexibility, enabling one date or time change before departure with a price difference and unlimited name changes before departure subject to a fee and availability. However, it is non-refundable and does not permit access to other trains.

Super Economy

The Super Economy fare is the most cost-effective option, non-refundable, and non-changeable, which allows unlimited name changes before departure, but does not allow access to other trains.

How to buy cheap train tickets in Italy

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Advance tickets are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before you travel and helps save a lot.

  • Consider Regional Trains

    Consider Regional Trains

    In Italy, regional trains are typically more affordable than high-speed trains. You can consider them to save money with a flexible schedule.

  • Split Tickets

    Split Tickets

    Split Tickets offer cheaper train solutions in Italy, saving an average of 25% and up to 85%, while also reducing travel time.

  • Buy Return Tickets

    Buy Return Tickets

    Book same-day and weekend Return Tickets, enjoy 10%-50% off on Trenitalia's Base ticket for Frecce & Intercity, and Italo's Standard Class.

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