How to travel from Ostia to Bologna, Italy

The distance between Ostia and Bologna is around 336km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ostia to Bologna 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 Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Bologna.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance413km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostia and Bologna

There are several options for getting from Ostia to Bologna by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Ostia and Bologna is around 336km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (197 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Ostia and Bologna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ostia to Bologna is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Ostia and Bologna, 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 Ostia and Bologna. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ostia to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Porta S. Paolo and Termini. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Ostia and Bologna. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 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 Ostia and Bologna. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ostia to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fiumicino - Airport and Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Ostia and Bologna. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

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

The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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 Ostia and Bologna. The distance is around 413km (257 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 Ostia to Bologna is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ostia and Bologna

Transport options from Ostia to Bologna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
1h 45m
€115($115)
every 30 mins336km (209 miles)
Plane and Train2h 30m
€520($520)
every 30 mins349km (217 miles)
Fly to Venice (VCE), Train3h 20m
€120($120)
hourly588km (366 miles)
Train
2h 60m
€39($39)
every 30 mins380km (236 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€40($40)
hourly428km (266 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€63($63)
on demand413km (257 miles)

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Airports near Bologna

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

BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Bologna
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from Bologna
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Bologna