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Planning a trip from Rome to Bologna? Trip.com offers Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting from just NZD 44.12, with the average price for this route around NZD 72.84! Find the best deals for the next 7 days in the table below, starting today.

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NZD 85.64
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Rome to Bologna train timetable

Travel by train from Rome to Bologna (304 km). There are 156 trains available each day. The average journey time is 2h 23m, but the quickest options can get you there in just 1h 59m. The first train departs at 05:10, and the last arrives by 23:51. Check times and book your ticket.
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19:25
2h 18m, Direct
Rome Termini
21:43
Bologna Central
Italo
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19:25
2h 23m, Direct
Rome Termini
21:48
Bologna Central
Trenitalia
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19:35
2h 23m, Direct
Rome Termini
21:58
Bologna Central
Trenitalia
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19:40
2h 23m, Direct
Rome Termini
22:03
Bologna Central
Italo
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19:50
2h 3m, Direct
Rome Termini
21:53
Bologna Central
Trenitalia
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19:50
2h 23m, Direct
Rome Termini
22:13
Paris
Trenitalia
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Rome to Bologna Train Route Details

Book train tickets from Rome to Bologna at the best prices on Trip.com. Here's an overview of the journey:

First train
First train
05:10
Last train
Last train
23:51
Departure city
Departure city
Rome
Arrival city
Arrival city
Bologna
Journey time
Journey time
1h 59m
Distance
Distance
304 km
Price
Price
From NZD 44.12
Train Operators
Train Operators
Italo, Trenitalia

How to buy cheap Trenitalia and Italo tickets

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On Trip.com, the best offers from Trenitalia and Italo are applied automatically when you enter passenger details and your loyalty card (for example, CartaFRECCIA or Italo Più). Explore the promotions for Trenitalia and Italo trains below.

  • Family offers

    1. FrecciaFAMILY: Adults pay 50% less, while children under 15 travel for free.
    2. Italo Family: Adults get a 50% discount and children under 14 travel at no cost.

  • Youth offers

    1. FrecciaYOUNG: Allows CartaFRECCIA members under 30 to travel on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento at fixed prices of €19, €29, and €39 in 2nd class or Standard.
    2. Young offer: Guarantees X-GO members under 30 discounts of up to 70% for travel on Intercity, Intercity Notte and Frecciabianca.
    3. Italo Young offer: Allows passengers aged 14 to 29 to receive discounts of up to 70% on the ticket price.

  • Couple offers

    1. Italo 2x1: The Italo 2x1 offer allows two people to travel while paying for only one ticket.
    2. Me&You: With the Me&You promotion, you can travel as a pair and receive discounts of up to 50% on Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Frecciabianca. Cuccetta Comfort, Vagone Letto Relax, and Superior cabin services are excluded from this offer.

  • Group offers

    1. FrecciaFRIENDS: Guarantees a 50% reduction for group travel (3 to 5 people) on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento.
    2. Insieme offer: Applies discounts of up to 50% on Frecciabianca and up to 60% on Intercity and Intercity Notte for groups of 3 to 5 passengers.
    3. Italo Friends: Ensures fare reductions of up to 60% for groups of 3 to 10 people in Smart and Prima Business classes.

  • Return offers

    1. Frecciarossa Same-day Return: For round trips on the same day, it provides a 40% discount (Sun–Fri) or a 60% discount (Saturday) on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca trains.
    2. Intercity Weekend Return: Valid on Intercity trains, it allows travel with a 40% discount when departing on Saturday and returning on Sunday.
    3. Italo Day Return offer: Enables the purchase of same-day return tickets with discounts up to 50% (for example, a Milan–Rome return can cost from €49.90).

  • Senior offers

    1. FrecciaSENIOR: For CartaFRECCIA members aged over 60, this offer provides travel on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento at fixed fares (such as €29 or €39), depending on the route and class.
    2. Senior offer: Available to passengers over 60, it offers discounts of up to 50% on Intercity, Intercity Notte and Frecciabianca trains, valid in all service classes except Superior cabins.
    3. Italo Senior: For travellers over 60, this offer guarantees discounts of up to 60% for journeys in Smart and Prima Business classes.

  • FrecciaDAYS offer

    1. With the FrecciaDAYS offer, you can travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with discounts of up to 60%. The offer is available on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains in Business, Premium, Standard, 1st, and 2nd class, and can be purchased until midnight on the twenty-first day before departure. The fare is non-changeable and non-refundable, but you can select the tiRimborso option (€2) to request a refund with a 10% deduction up to two days before departure.

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Onboard services for Rome to Bologna trains

  • Frecciarossa

  • Italo

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

First Class features large leather armchairs, reclining tables, reading lights, ample legroom, complimentary snacks and drinks, free newspapers, and other standard amenities. Second Class (Standard Class) includes rows of four seats, reclining seats, free WiFi, and individual power outlets.

Italo trains cater to various comfort levels and preferences with their Smart, Prima Business, and Club Executive classes. Choose the ideal class for your travel needs with Italo trains.

  • Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard Class delivers affordable high-speed train travel with seats arranged in rows of four. Passengers enjoy free WiFi, access to power outlets, and a spacious luggage area, ensuring a comfortable and convenient travel experience.

  • Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium Class provides a comfortable travel experience with seats arranged in rows of four. Passengers enjoy the luxury of leather reclining seats on most trains and are greeted with complimentary welcome snacks and water, enhancing their overall journey.

  • Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business Class caters to business travelers with increased space, comfort, and privacy. Passengers enjoy leather reclining seats with extra room, complimentary welcome food and drinks, and the option of a silent coach for a quieter travel experience.

  • Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive Class, offered exclusively on Frecciarossa 1000 and 500 trains, provides superior comfort and privacy with generously spaced 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 deliver comfortable seating, air conditioning, power outlets, and dedicated spaces for luggage and bikes. Intercity Notte accommodates various needs with Basic Seats, Comfort Couchettes, Deluxe Sleeping Cabins, and Excelsior Cabins. Regional trains offer essential amenities, including air conditioning and designated luggage space.

  • Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class

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

  • Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class enhances your journey 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 provides the highest level of comfort 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 ticket types

  • Trenitalia

  • Italo

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

Rome to Bologna ticket types

Base

The Base ticket offers maximum flexibility, enabling 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 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 permit access to other trains.

Super Economy

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

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