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Compare all timetables for the bus from Rome to Bologna

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rome to Bologna from various bus operators like Itabus, FlixBus or MarinoBus for the next days.

today
$12
tomorrow
$13
Wednesday
$8
Thursday
$9
Friday
$12
Saturday
$9
Sunday
$12

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 25m 8:50 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 2:15 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $12
FlixBus 5h 25m 9:20 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 2:45 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $12
Itabus 4h 40m 7:00 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 11:40 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy $17
Itabus 4h 40m 10:00 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 2:40 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy $17
MarinoBus 4h 50m 5:40 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 10:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $26

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 5h 5m 9:00 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 2:05 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $13
Itabus 4h 40m 10:00 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 2:40 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $13
FlixBus 5h 0m 8:15 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 1:15 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $13
FlixBus 5h 15m 8:30 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 1:45 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $13
MarinoBus 4h 50m 5:40 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 10:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 5h 5m 9:00 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 2:05 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy $8
Itabus 4h 40m 10:00 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 2:40 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy $8
BlaBlaCar Bus 5h 15m 3:20 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 8:35 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $9
FlixBus 5h 0m 8:15 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 1:15 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $13
FlixBus 5h 25m 8:50 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 2:15 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 5h 5m 9:00 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 2:05 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy $9
BlaBlaCar Bus 5h 15m 3:20 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 8:35 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $9
FlixBus 5h 0m 8:15 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 1:15 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $13
MarinoBus 4h 50m 5:40 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 10:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $21
Autoservizi Salemi 4h 15m 6:15 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 10:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $26

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 5h 15m 2:00 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 7:15 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy $12
Itabus 5h 15m 8:00 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 1:15 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy $13
FlixBus 6h 5m 7:30 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 1:35 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $14
FlixBus 6h 5m 9:10 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 3:15 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $14
MarinoBus 4h 50m 5:40 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 10:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $23

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 5h 15m 11:00 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 4:15 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy $9
BlaBlaCar Bus 5h 15m 3:20 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 8:35 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $9
FlixBus 5h 20m 4:35 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 9:55 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $13
MarinoBus 4h 50m 5:40 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 10:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $22
Autoservizi Salemi 4h 15m 6:15 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 10:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $41

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 4h 40m 12:40 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 5:20 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy $12
Itabus 5h 15m 8:00 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 1:15 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy $13
FlixBus 5h 0m 8:15 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 1:15 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $14
FlixBus 5h 15m 8:30 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 1:45 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $14
MarinoBus 4h 50m 5:40 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 10:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy $26

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rome to Bologna is $8 on 6/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Rome and Bologna

See here how frequent the connections between Rome and Bologna are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 135 daily buses from Rome to Bologna. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 78 daily coaches between Rome and Bologna.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 267 buses from Rome to Bologna, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rome and Bologna, with 66 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rome to Bologna

Compare all providers like Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus that travel 113 times every day by bus from Rome to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rome to Bologna starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus $8
Fastest Bus 4h 15m
Earliest Bus 12:40 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 113 Ø
Distance 188.4 miles
Bus Companies Itabus, FlixBus, MarinoBus, Autoservizi Salemi and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Rome to Bologna

Every day, 113 buses from 5 bus companies leave Rome for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/21
Monday 06/22
$12
Tuesday 06/23
$21
Wednesday 06/24
$8
Thursday 06/25
$8
Friday 06/26
$12
Saturday 06/27
$9
Sunday 06/28
$12
Monday 06/29
$15
Tuesday 06/30
$10
Wednesday 07/01
$9
Thursday 07/02
$8
Friday 07/03
$8
Saturday 07/04
$8
Sunday 07/05
$12
Monday 07/06
$15
Tuesday 07/07
$12
Wednesday 07/08
$13
Thursday 07/09
$12
Friday 07/10
$12
Saturday 07/11
$12
Sunday 07/12
$13
Monday 07/13
$12
Tuesday 07/14
$12
Wednesday 07/15
$12
Thursday 07/16
$12
Friday 07/17
$16
Saturday 07/18

The cheapest time to travel from Rome to Bologna

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rome to Bologna, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $8, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rome to Bologna. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rome to Bologna, with $8. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $9.

How to save money travelling from Rome to Bologna

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Rome to Bologna in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Rome to Bologna, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Rome to Bologna are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rome to Bologna

These are the most booked bus companies between Rome to Bologna from our users.

FlixBus from Rome to Bologna

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Rome to Bologna:

Cheapest Price $12
Fastest Bus 4h 50m
Earliest Bus 1:20 AM
Last Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Connections 21 Ø
Found on 6/21/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Rome - Bologna

Trenitalia
Fortunata romani, 11/26/2024
Pessimo trattamento, ammassati come pecore, si capisce disagio per scioperi, chiedere però la differenza di pagamento da un biglietto già fatto per un treno mai passato, per un altro perché intercity ... Pessimo trattamento, ammassati come pecore, si capisce disagio per scioperi, chiedere però la differenza di pagamento da un biglietto già fatto per un treno mai passato, per un altro perché intercity è una vergogna. Trattata male perché nella gran confusione non si capiva il treno da prendere Miserevole il tutto

All bus stations and stops in Rome and Bologna

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Rome and Bologna.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Rome to Bologna? Compare all modes of transports from Rome to Bologna.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rome to Bologna

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Rome to Bologna? Or which bus companies serve the route Rome to Bologna? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Rome to Bologna bus

How much does a Rome Bologna bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 5h 5m to reach Bologna. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rome to Bologna?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $95. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bologna.

On average, how many connections are available from Rome to Bologna each day?

Every day, the Rome to Bologna bus route is served by approximately 113 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rome to Bologna take?

The fastest bus from Rome to Bologna is offered by Autoservizi Salemi and takes 4h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rome to Bologna?

The earliest bus arriving in Bologna from Rome starts at 12:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Rome to Bologna?

The latest bus trip departing from Rome for Bologna starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Rome Bologna route?

When traveling by bus from Rome to Bologna, passengers can travel with Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Bologna?

You can check all the direct connections between Rome and Bologna by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus.

What can I take with me on the Rome to Bologna bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Rome Bologna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Rome Bologna bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Rome to Bologna on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rome to Bologna?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 113 daily trips between Rome and Bologna. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Rome to Bologna?

Prices and availability for 113 trips between Rome and Bologna change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rome to Bologna

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

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