How to travel from Tivoli to Bologna, Italy

The distance between Tivoli and Bologna is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tivoli 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina then fly from Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated byItabus+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Bologna.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance380km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tivoli and Bologna

There are several options for getting from Tivoli to Bologna by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Tivoli and Bologna is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (190 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Tivoli and Bologna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tivoli to Bologna is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Tivoli and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tivoli and Bologna. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tivoli to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Tiburtina. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Tivoli and Bologna. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Tivoli and Bologna. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tivoli to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Itabus, RegioJet, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Tivoli and Bologna. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tivoli to Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Tiburtina then fly from Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Tivoli and Bologna. The distance is around 380km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tivoli to Bologna is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tivoli and Bologna

Transport options from Tivoli to Bologna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 55m
€130($130)
hourly400km (248 miles)
Train to Roma Tiburtina, plane3h 40m
€530($530)
hourly413km (257 miles)
Train to Roma Tiburtina, plane4h 30m
€135($135)
hourly652km (405 miles)
Train
3h 15m
€40($40)
hourly393km (245 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€23($23)
every 2 hours404km (251 miles)
Bus to Bologna5h 55m
€28($28)
every 2 hours405km (251 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€58($58)
on demand380km (236 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