City connection

Rome to Bologna by train

Termini → Bologna Centrale

Fastest

2 h 7 min

Typical

2 h 7 min

Direct trains

Yes

Fewest changes

0

Operators

TRENITALIA, Atac

Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.

How long does the train from Rome to Bologna take?

The fastest connection takes about 2 h 7 min; a typical journey takes around 2 h 7 min.

Is there a direct train from Rome to Bologna?

Yes — direct trains run on this route (Termini → Bologna Centrale).

Which operators run trains from Rome to Bologna?

TRENITALIA, Atac.

Legendary routes through Rome or Bologna

• Frecciarossa Milan → Rome
• Frecciarossa Rome → Naples

More trains from Rome

• Rome → Florence fastest 1 h 36 min
• Rome → Milan fastest 3 h 8 min
• Rome → Naples fastest 1 h 12 min
• Rome → Venice fastest 3 h 51 min