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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
£9
tomorrow
£12
Tuesday
£7
Wednesday
£7
Thursday
£6
Friday
£6
Saturday
£7

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 15m 08:30 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 13:45 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £9
FlixBus 5h 25m 09:25 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 14:50 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £9
Itabus 5h 15m 11:00 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 16:15 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £9
Itabus 4h 40m 10:00 Rome Tiburtina Coach Station 14:40 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £10
MarinoBus 4h 50m 23:00 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 03:50 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £37

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 20m 10:10 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 15:30 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £12
FlixBus 5h 10m 17:05 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 22:15 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £12
Itabus 4h 40m 07:00 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 11:40 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £17
Itabus 5h 15m 08:00 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 13:15 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £17
MarinoBus 4h 50m 05:40 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 10:30 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Bologna via Florence, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Itabus
      4h 40m
      0
      23:15
      Rome
      Tiburtina Bus Station
      02:30
      Florence
      Villa Costanza Bus Station
      0
      Itabus
      Premium Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 15m
      0
      02:40
      Florence
      Villa Costanza Bus Station
      03:55
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 20m 16:35 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 21:55 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £7
Itabus 4h 40m 10:00 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 14:40 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £8
Itabus 5h 15m 08:00 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 13:15 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £9
FlixBus 5h 25m 11:40 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 17:05 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £9
Autoservizi Salemi 4h 15m 06:15 Rome Tiburtina Coach Station 10:30 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 25m 11:40 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 17:05 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £7
FlixBus 6h 5m 11:00 Rome Anagnina Bus Station 17:05 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £7
Itabus 4h 40m 10:00 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 14:40 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £8
Itabus 5h 50m 13:00 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 18:50 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £9
MarinoBus 4h 50m 05:40 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 10:30 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £21

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 4h 40m 13:30 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 18:10 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £6
Itabus 5h 15m 08:00 Rome Tiburtina Coach Station 13:15 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £7
FlixBus 5h 15m 08:30 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 13:45 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £9
FlixBus 5h 25m 09:25 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 14:50 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £9
Autoservizi Salemi 4h 15m 06:15 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 10:30 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 5h 15m 08:00 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 13:15 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £6
Itabus 5h 15m 15:00 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 20:15 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £6
FlixBus 5h 25m 08:50 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 14:15 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £7
FlixBus 5h 20m 10:10 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 15:30 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £7
MarinoBus 4h 50m 05:40 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 10:30 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £18

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 Rome Tiburtina Coach Station 16:15 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £7
Itabus 4h 40m 13:30 Rome Tiburtina Coach Station 18:10 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £7
FlixBus 5h 25m 11:40 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 17:05 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £7
FlixBus 5h 30m 15:45 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 21:15 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £7
MarinoBus 4h 50m 05:40 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 10:30 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rome to Bologna is £6 on 05/11/2026. Flexible travellers 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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 118 daily coaches from Rome to Bologna. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 47 daily coaches between Rome and Bologna.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 226 coaches from Rome to Bologna, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rome and Bologna, with 48 offers.

Facts about coaches from Rome to Bologna

Compare all providers like Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus that travel 83 times every day by bus from Rome to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rome to Bologna starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus £6
Fastest Bus 4h 15m
Earliest Coach 08:20
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 83 Ø
Distance 303.2 km
Coach Companies Itabus, FlixBus, MarinoBus and Autoservizi Salemi

Cheapest coach connections from Rome to Bologna

Every day, 83 buses from 4 coach companies leave Rome for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/11/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
Sunday 01/11
£9
Monday 02/11
£12
Tuesday 03/11
£7
Wednesday 04/11
£7
Thursday 05/11
£6
Friday 06/11
£6
Saturday 07/11
£7
Sunday 08/11
£8
Monday 09/11
£9
Tuesday 10/11
£7
Wednesday 11/11
£7
Thursday 12/11
£6
Friday 13/11
£8
Saturday 14/11
£7
Sunday 15/11
£8
Monday 16/11
£9
Tuesday 17/11
£8
Wednesday 18/11
£6
Thursday 19/11
£6
Friday 20/11
£21
Saturday 21/11
£23
Sunday 22/11

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 £6, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rome to Bologna. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £8.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rome to Bologna, with £6. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £7.

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 coaches 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 £7
Fastest Coach 4h 50m
Earliest Coach 08:20
Last Coach 23:50
Daily Connections 19 Ø
Found on 01/11/2026

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Rome - Bologna

Itabus
Walter Lazzarin , 30/07/2026

Ignoranti e incivili.

Trenitalia
Fortunata romani, 26/11/2024
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

The map below shows you where to find all the 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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Rome - Bologna bus trip is available from £6 and takes 4h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Rome to Bologna is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £63. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Rome - Bologna route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Rome to Bologna is offered by roughly 83 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bologna from Rome take?

The quickest coach from Rome to Bologna is provided by Autoservizi Salemi and takes 4h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rome to Bologna?

The earliest bus to Bologna departs from Rome at 08:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Rome to Bologna?

The latest bus to Bologna departs from Rome at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Rome - Bologna route?

Passengers looking to travel from Rome to Bologna can travel with Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Bologna from Rome?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Rome Bologna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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 83 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 83 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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