Rome to Bologna Central trains from $24.83

Rome to Bologna Central trains from $24.83

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Rome to Bologna Central Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Rome to Bologna Central? Trip.com offers Trenitalia and Italo tickets for as low as $24.83, with average prices for this route around $53.92. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • Tue, Jan 21
    From $38.60
  • Wed, Jan 22
    From $38.60
  • Thu, Jan 23
    From $38.60
  • Fri, Jan 24
    From $38.60
  • Sat, Jan 25
    From $38.60
  • Sun, Jan 26
    From $38.60
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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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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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05:45
Rome Termini
13:26
Bologna Central
7h 41m, Changes requiredTrenitalia
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05:45
Rome Termini
12:50
Paris
7h 5m, Changes requiredTrenitalia
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Rome to Bologna Central Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Rome to Bologna Central start at $24.83. The trip usually takes about 2h 3m and spans approximately 189 miles. Typically, Italo, Trenitalia operates 132 trains daily. For more information, 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 3m
Distance
Distance
189 miles
Price
Price
From $24.83
Train operators
Train operators

Rome to Bologna Central high-speed train ticket offers

Trenitalia offers discounted fares on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity, and Intercity Notte trains, granting exclusive benefits on numerous routes. Availability is limited and dependent on train routes, times, and conditions.
Rome to Bologna Central high-speed train ticket offers

Two people offers

If two people are traveling, take advantage 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!

Return ticket offers

Take advantage of the Same-Day Return offer for a 40% discount on round trips from Sunday to Friday, and a 60% discount on Saturdays. Use the Frecce Weekday Same-Week Return offer to save up to 50% when booking your trips between Monday and Friday of the same week. Enjoy a 40% discount with the Weekend Return offer when departing on Saturday and returning on Sunday!

Families and group offers

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

Split Tickets: saves up to an extra 25%

Split ticketing in Italy is an excellent strategy to save on train fares by dividing your journey into multiple segments and purchasing individual tickets for each part, instead of a single ticket for the entire route. Trip.com simplifies this process by automatically calculating the most cost-effective combinations for each segment, helping you discover the best split ticketing options. With Trip.com, you can often save up to 25% more on your train journeys across Italy.

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. Available in 1st, 2nd, Business, Premium, and Standard classes, with a minimum price of €7.90. Tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable, but unlimited name changes are allowed before departure. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts, except for child discounts.

Onboard services for Rome to Bologna Central 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 Central Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) ticket types

Trenitalia offers several ticket types to cater to different travel needs and preferences, including Base, Economy and Super Economy.

Rome to Bologna Central Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) ticket types

Base

The Base ticket offers full flexibility, allowing you to switch to another train of the same category on the same route up to one hour after your booked departure with a €10 fee. It includes unlimited changes before departure, one change within one hour after departure, unlimited name changes before departure, and an 80% refund before departure if you choose not to travel.

Economy

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

Super Economy

The Super Economy fare is the cheapest 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

    Trenitalia's Base ticket for Frecce and Intercity (except Intercity Night) and Italo's Standard Class (excluding Fridays and Sundays) enjoy 10%–50% discounts on return tickets.

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