How to travel from Bolzano to Rome, Italy

The distance between Bolzano and Rome is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Bolzano to Rome by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RomeBolzano if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Verona - Aeroporto then fly from Verona (VRN) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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4 similiar routes

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Train via Bologna Centrale

Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Roma Termini.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance637km (396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bolzano and Rome

There are several options for getting from Bolzano to Rome by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Bolzano and Rome is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Bolzano and Rome by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bolzano to Rome is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Bolzano and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bolzano and Rome. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bolzano and Rome with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 4h 60m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Bolzano and Rome. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Bolzano and Rome. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bolzano and Rome with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 8h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bolzano and Rome. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bolzano to Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) 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 Bolzano and Rome. The distance is around 637km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bolzano to Rome is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bolzano and Rome

Transport options from Bolzano to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
3h 10m
€165($165)
hourly595km (370 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€160($160)
5 times a day610km (379 miles)
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane4h 25m
€155($155)
every 4 hours709km (440 miles)
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane5h 35m
€180($180)
every 4 hours857km (532 miles)
Train to Muenchen Ost, Fly6h 25m
€215($215)
every 4 hours1,076km (669 miles)
Train via Bologna Centrale + 1 similar
4h 55m
€59($59)
5 times a day613km (381 miles)
Train4h 60m
€60($60)
5 times a day613km (381 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
€40($40)
5 times a day667km (414 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€95($95)
on demand637km (396 miles)

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Airports near Rome

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

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Rome
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Rome
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Rome