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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 AU$57.92, with the average price for this route being around AU$35.57. To get the best rates, we recommend trying split ticketing options.
  • Tue, Aug 12
    From AU$63.26
  • Wed, Aug 13
    From AU$57.92
  • Thu, Aug 14
    From AU$57.92
  • Fri, Aug 15
    From AU$63.88
  • Sat, Aug 16
    From AU$63.44
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    From AU$63.20
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    From AU$57.92
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04:35
Rome Termini
07:28
Bologna Central
2h 53m, DirectTrenitalia
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05:30
Rome Termini
08:33
Bologna Central
3h 3m, DirectTrenitalia
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05:30
Rome Termini
12:50
Bologna Central
7h 20m, No directTrenitalia
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05:30
Rome Termini
14:39
Bologna S. Ruffillo
9h 9m, No directTrenitalia
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05:52
Rome Termini
13:26
Bologna Central
7h 34m, No directTrenitalia
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05:55
Rome Termini
08:58
Paris
3h 3m, DirectTrenitalia
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Rome to Bologna Train Route Details

Train tickets from Rome to Bologna start at AU$57.92. The journey typically takes around 2h 3m and covers a distance of approximately 189 miles. There are usually 142 daily trains operated by Italo, Trenitalia. For detailed planning, please check our train route table.

First train
First train
04:35
Last train
Last train
22:35
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 3m
Distance
Distance
189 miles
Price
Price
From AU$57.92
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Rome to Bologna high-speed train ticket offers

Trenitalia provides discounts on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity, and Intercity Notte trains, offering exclusive benefits across multiple routes. Offers are limited and subject to train routes, times, and conditions.
Rome to Bologna high-speed train ticket offers

Families and group offers

Trenitalia offers great ticket deals for families, friends, and groups. The FrecciaFAMILY deal lets kids under 15 travel free and gives adults 50% off on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca trains. The Bimbi Gratis deal allows children under 15 to travel free while adults get 40% off on Intercity trains. The Insieme deal offers up to 60% off for groups of 3 to 5 on Frecciabianca, Intercity, and Intercity Notte trains. The Family Night deal provides groups of 2 to 5 with a 50% discount for adults and 30%-50% off for children under 15 on Intercity Notte trains.

Return ticket offers

Enjoy 40% off round trips from Sunday to Friday and 60% off on Saturdays with the Same-Day Return offer. Save up to 50% with the Frecce Weekday Same-Week Return offer for trips booked between Monday and Friday of the same week. Get a 40% discount with the Weekend Return offer when you depart on Saturday and return on Sunday!

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.

Two people offers

If two people are traveling, make use of the Freccia 2x1 offer to get two tickets for the price of one on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains! Alternatively, save up to 50% with the Me&You offer when traveling together on Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Frecciabianca trains!

FrecciaSENIOR and Senior Offer

If you're a CartaFRECCIA member aged 60 or over, take advantage of the FrecciaSENIOR offer with Frecciarossa and Frecciargento tickets starting at €29, and enjoy up to 50% off Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Frecciabianca travel with the Senior Offer

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.

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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 offers a selection of ticket types to suit various travel needs and preferences, including Base, Economy and Super Economy.

Rome to Bologna Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) ticket types

Base

The Base ticket provides extensive flexibility, allowing travellers 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 option 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 provides limited flexibility, allowing 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 grant access to other trains.

Super Economy

The Super Economy fare is the most economical choice, non-refundable, and non-changeable, which permits 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 booking is 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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