Travel by train from Rome to Bologna
Take the train from Rome to Bologna. The train journey from Rome to Bologna typically lasts on average 2 h 41 min. Around 44 trains depart daily from Rome to Bologna. The average price is $33.48, and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around $12.21.
The Italian national railway company, Trenitalia, and Italo, the main competitor, primarily operate the train route from Rome to Bologna. The service includes high-speed Frecciarossa trains and Intercity services. The connections between the two cities are direct and typically quite comfortable, with high-speed trains being the norm.
Trenitalia offers free Wi-Fi on their Frecciarossa trains, depending on the type of ticket chosen. Power sockets are available on all Frecciarossa trains, which allows passengers to charge their devices during the journey.
Seat reservations are mandatory on Frecciarossa and Intercity services from Rome to Bologna.
Baggage allowances on Trenitalia services are generous, allowing passengers to bring all their necessary luggage without worries.
Food and beverage services are also available on board the Frecciarossa trains. They typically have a café car where passengers can enjoy refreshments during the journey.
Your journey begins at Roma Termini, the central railway station in Rome. It's served by Rome Metro lines A and B and several city bus lines, including 38, 40, 64, 90, 92, and the Leonardo Express to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
You'll be disembarking at Bologna Centrale, the central railway station in Bologna. It's served by multiple bus lines including 21, 25, 27, 35, 36, 37, 39, and the BLQ shuttle to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Bologna, the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, is a vibrant city known for its rich food culture and historic architecture, including the portico-lined streets and the University of Bologna, the Western world's oldest university.
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