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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.







Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
50m
Average duration
1h 22m
Buses per day
7
Distance
110 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rimini to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rimini to Bologna:
A bus is $1 (€0.89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rimini to Bologna costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Air Italy Shuttle, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $265 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $265 |
The table below shows live departures for Rimini to Bologna buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 2h15 | 6:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h45 | 8:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h25 | 10:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
130 | 5:50 AM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h25 | 7:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h35 | 7:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h35 | 10:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h30 | 11:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
202 | 2:15 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h35 | 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rimini to Bologna run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 68 miles (110 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 68 miles (110 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Archaeological museum with rich Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a central historic palace.
Museum of Bologna's urban history using objects, rooms, and multimedia to trace the city from antiquity to today.
Bologna's main square, surrounded by landmark buildings and always lively, ideal for architecture, people-watching, and orientation.
Historic market quarter with narrow lanes, medieval character, and vibrant street life just behind Piazza Maggiore.
Long portico route climbing toward San Luca, UNESCO-listed and perfect for a memorable urban walk with changing views.
Handmade egg pasta ribbons traditionally served with slow-cooked ragù. A defining Bolognese dish protected by local culinary tradition.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta, usually filled with pork and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic festive dish.
Green spinach pasta layered with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano. Bologna's traditional baked lasagna is richer and more refined than many versions abroad.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant serving refined Emilian cuisine in a polished, intimate space within central Bologna.
Traditional deli and wine bar famed for mortadella, cheeses, fresh pasta, and informal counter dining in the Quadrilatero market area.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese pasta, cured meats, and traditional dining rooms with a warm, old-city atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are cheaper than Rome or Milan, while transit is affordable and tourist-center prices stay manageable.
Tipping is optional. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rimini to Bologna by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rimini to Bologna buses use the Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna. Use this guide to compare Rimini and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rimini, Piazzale Cesare Battisti (Stazione Ferroviaria) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: Cafeteria della Stazione (in the station), Ristorante Il Veliero (0.5 km), Trattoria La Marianna (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Available at Rimini, Piazzale Cesare Battisti (Stazione Ferroviaria): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rimini, Piazzale Cesare Battisti (Stazione Ferroviaria): Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Elevators, ramps.
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