The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
It's difficult to get from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale without transferring at least 2 times.
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI218 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20176+
InterCityNotte 7749:25 PM6h56Rome Ciampino Airport4:21 AMBologna Centrale$531One-way2 transfers
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI120 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20008+
Intercity 5889:00 AM5h47Rome Ciampino Airport2:47 PMBologna Centrale$631One-way2 transfers
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI156 · Regionale 12610+
Intercity 5922:10 PM5h46Rome Ciampino Airport7:56 PMBologna Centrale$631One-way2 transfers
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI112 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20112+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 96187:50 AM3h03Rome Ciampino Airport10:53 AMBologna Centrale$871One-way2 transfers
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI124 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20066+
FRECCIAROSSA 93109:35 AM3h13Rome Ciampino Airport12:48 PMBologna Centrale$871One-way2 transfers
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI144 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20012+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 963412:00 PM2h53Rome Ciampino Airport2:53 PMBologna Centrale$871One-way2 transfers
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI242 · Regionale 12592+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 96106:30 AM2h53Rome Ciampino Airport9:23 AMBologna Centrale$871One-way2 transfers
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI186 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20026+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 96625:55 PM2h58Rome Ciampino Airport8:53 PMBologna Centrale$871One-way2 transfers
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI240 · Regionale 12700+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 96085:55 AM2h58Rome Ciampino Airport8:53 AMBologna Centrale$871One-way2 transfers
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI136 · Regionale 12708+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 963010:55 AM2h58Rome Ciampino Airport1:53 PMBologna Centrale$871One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Live departures
Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI188 · Regionale 12718+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9560 | 4:10 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h23 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI190 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20160+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 4:25 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h23 | 7:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI198 · Regionale 12720+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 5:10 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h25 | 8:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI218 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20174+ InterCityNotte 774 | 7:25 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 6h56 | 2:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, April 4 | |||||
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI240 · Regionale 12700+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9608 | 3:55 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2h58 | 6:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI242 · Regionale 12592+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9610 | 4:30 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2h53 | 7:23 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI244 · Regionale 12702+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616 | 4:55 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h28 | 8:23 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI112 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20112+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9618 | 5:50 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h03 | 8:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI246 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20064+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9308 | 6:35 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h13 | 9:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI120 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20008+ Intercity 588 | 7:00 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 5h47 | 12:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI120 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20008+ FRECCIAROSSA 8508 | 7:00 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h13 | 10:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI124 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20066+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 7:35 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h13 | 10:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI136 · Regionale 12708+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9630 | 8:55 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2h58 | 11:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI144 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20012+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9634 | 10:00 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2h53 | 12:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI250 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20130+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9642 | 11:10 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h43 | 2:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI156 · Regionale 12610+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 12:10 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h23 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI156 · Regionale 12610+ Intercity 592 | 12:10 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 5h46 | 5:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI252 · Regionale 12616+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9646 | 12:50 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h03 | 3:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI166 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20138+ FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 1:15 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h23 | 4:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI176 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20022+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 2:50 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h03 | 5:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI180 · Regionale 12698+ FRECCIAROSSA 9660 | 3:10 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h13 | 6:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI254 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20084+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9326 | 3:35 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h13 | 6:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI186 · CASTELLI ROMANI LINE 20026+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9662 | 3:55 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 2h58 | 6:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:35, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 8:35 AM |
Last train 8:25 PM |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale trainsFrecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Rome Ciampino Airport and Bologna Centrale from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bologna Centrale
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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