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Find the best prices from Bologna Centrale to Rome

Considering a journey from Bologna Centrale to Rome? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets beginning at S$ 22.87, with the average cost for this route around S$ 86.41. We advise exploring split ticketing methods to get the best possible fares.

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Sun16Aug
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Mon17Aug
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Bologna Centrale to Rome train timetable

On the 304 km journey from Bologna Centrale to Rome, 23 trains run daily. The average trip duration is 2h 36m, though the fastest service takes only 2h 31m. Services operate from the first departure at 07:57 until the final arrival at 20:57. Find your ideal time and book your journey below.
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18:27
2h 52m, Direct
Bologna Centrale
21:19
Rome Termini
Trenitalia9555
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18:42
2h 40m, Direct
Bologna Centrale
21:22
Rome Tiburtina
Italo8925
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18:42
2h 53m, Direct
Bologna Centrale
21:35
Rome Termini
Italo8925
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18:47
2h 56m, Direct
Bologna Centrale
21:43
Rome Termini
Trenitalia8527
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18:57
2h 40m, Direct
Bologna Centrale
21:37
Rome Tiburtina
Italo9955
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18:57
2h 52m, Direct
Bologna Centrale
21:49
Paris
Italo9955
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Bologna Centrale to Rome Train Route Details

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

First train
First train
07:57
Last train
Last train
20:57
Departure station
Departure station
Bologna Centrale
Arrival station
Arrival station
Rome
Journey time
Journey time
2h 31m
Distance
Distance
304 km
Price
Price
S$ 22.87
Train Operators
Train Operators
Italo

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  • Family offers

    1. The FrecciaFAMILY promotion offers free travel for passengers under 15 years old and a 50% discount for adults.
    2. The Italo Family promotion guarantees free travel for children under 14, while accompanying adults receive a 50% discount.

  • Youth offers

    1. FrecciaYOUNG: CartaFRECCIA members under 30 can purchase tickets for Frecciarossa and Frecciargento (Standard/2nd class) at fixed fares of €19, €29 or €39.
    2. Young offer: X-GO members under 30 benefit from discounts of up to 70% on travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte and Frecciabianca.
    3. Italo Young offer: Passengers aged between 14 and 29 are entitled to fare reductions of up to 70%.

  • 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: Allows groups of 3 to 5 people to travel on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento with a 50% discount.
    2. Insieme offer: Designed for groups of 3 to 5 people, applies discounts of up to 50% on Frecciabianca and up to 60% on Intercity and Intercity Notte.
    3. Italo Friends: Targeted at groups of 3 to 10 people, guarantees discounts of up to 60% in Smart and Prima Business classes.

  • Return offers

    1. Frecciarossa Same-day Return: Features a variable discount for same-day return travel on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca: 60% off on Saturday, 40% off from Sunday to Friday.
    2. Intercity Weekend Return: Applies a fixed 40% discount on Intercity tickets for those departing on Saturday and returning on Sunday.
    3. Italo Day Return offer: Offers discounted fares of up to 50% for same-day round trips (e.g. Milan–Rome return from €49.90).

  • Senior offers

    1. FrecciaSENIOR: Thanks to this offer, CartaFRECCIA members over 60 can purchase tickets for Frecciarossa and Frecciargento at fixed fares (e.g. €29, €39), set according to the route and class.
    2. Senior offer: Allows all passengers over 60 to get up to 50% off on Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Frecciabianca trains (not applicable to Superior cabins).
    3. Italo Senior: Enables travellers over 60 to travel in Smart and Prima Business classes with discounts of up to 60%.

  • FrecciaDAYS offer

    1. The FrecciaDAYS offer allows you to travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with discounts of up to 60%. This offer is available on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains in Business, Premium, Standard, 1st, and 2nd class, and can be purchased up to midnight on the twenty-first day before departure. The fare is non-changeable and non-refundable, but by adding the tiRimborso option (for €2 at the time of purchase) you can request a refund—subject to a 10% fee—up to the second day before departure.

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Onboard services for Bologna Centrale to Rome trains

  • Frecciarossa

  • Italo

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

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

Italo trains accommodate different comfort levels and preferences with their Smart, Prima Business, and Club Executive classes. Find the perfect class for your travel experience with Italo trains.

  • Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard Class offers economical high-speed train travel with seating in rows of four. Passengers benefit from complimentary WiFi, power sockets, and a large luggage area, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey.

  • Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium Class offers a comfortable travel experience with seats arranged in rows of four. Passengers can enjoy leather reclining seats on most trains and are welcomed with complimentary snacks and water, ensuring a pleasant journey.

  • Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business Class is designed for business travelers, offering more space, comfort, and privacy. Passengers can enjoy leather reclining seats with additional room, complimentary welcome food and drinks, and the option of a silent coach for a serene travel experience.

  • Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive Class, available exclusively on Frecciarossa 1000 and 500 trains, guarantees superior comfort and privacy with widely spaced leather reclining armchairs. Passengers enjoy the benefits of Fast Track service and free access to the FrecciaLounge.

  • Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Intercity trains offer comfortable seating, air conditioning, power outlets, and dedicated luggage and bike areas. Intercity Notte provides options like Basic Seats, Comfort Couchettes, Deluxe Sleeping Cabins, and Excelsior Cabins. Regional trains feature essential amenities such as air conditioning and designated luggage space.

  • Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class provides affordable 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 offers enhanced comfort 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 delivers the highest level of 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.

Bologna Centrale to Rome ticket types

  • Trenitalia

  • Italo

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

Bologna Centrale to Rome ticket types

Base

The Base ticket offers comprehensive flexibility, allowing 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 offers moderate flexibility, enabling 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 cost-effective 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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