How to travel from Bologna to Ostia, Italy

The distance between Bologna and Ostia is around 329km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bologna to Ostia by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Train

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lido di Ostia.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance412km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bologna and Ostia

There are several options for getting from Bologna to Ostia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Bologna and Ostia is around 329km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (197 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Bologna and Ostia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bologna to Ostia is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Ostia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Ostia. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bologna to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Tiburtina and Piramide. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Bologna and Ostia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and Ostia. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bologna to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station and Rome Fiumicino Airport. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Bologna and Ostia. Buses run hourly and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bologna and Ostia. Flights depart from Bologna (BLQ) and arrive at Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bologna and Ostia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

ITA Airways fly between Bologna and Ostia. Flights depart from Bologna (BLQ) and and arrive into Rome (FCO). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Bologna to Ostia typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Bologna (BLQ) and and arrive into Rome (FCO).

The closest major airport to Ostia is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Ostia. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bologna and Ostia. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Ostia is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bologna and Ostia

Transport options from Bologna to Ostia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
1h 50m
€115($115)
every 30 mins329km (205 miles)
Train and Plane2h 30m
€520($520)
hourly344km (214 miles)
Train to Venezia Mestre, Fly3h 30m
€120($120)
hourly583km (362 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€39($39)
once daily379km (236 miles)
Train to Roma Termini2h 60m
€39($39)
every 30 mins380km (236 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€40($40)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€62($62)
on demand412km (256 miles)

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Airports near Ostia

The following major airports near Ostia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Ostia
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Ostia
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Ostia