- Must visit
Museo della Biblioteca Malatestiana
Historic library museum route showcasing the UNESCO-listed Malatestian collections, interiors, and manuscripts. Essential for book and history lovers.
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Cesena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Cesena will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 41 trains that leave Bologna for Cesena on Tue, Aug 04, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale TTPER 17557 · Regionale TTPER 17465
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937
Regionale TTPER 17435
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915
FRECCIAROSSA 8819
FRECCIAROSSA 8825
FRECCIAROSSA 8823
Intercity 607
Intercity 611Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Cesena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€9 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Bologna to Cesena:
A bus is €0.53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Cesena costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Cesena take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
The journey is about 19m faster (54m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly €13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€9 vs €22). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Cesena trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 2:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 3:40 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17557 · Regionale TTPER 17465 | 3:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 4:19 PM Cesena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 3:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 4:40 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17559 · Regionale TTPER 17467 | 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 5:20 PM Cesena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 | 4:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 5:46 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17627 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 6:21 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 | 5:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 6:42 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h42 | 6:27 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 613 | 6:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 6:49 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3941 | 6:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h51 | 7:03 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 6:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 7:40 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 6:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h55 | 7:40 PM Cesena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17439 | 6:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 7:53 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 7:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 8:44 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 7:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h42 | 8:27 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17567 · Regionale TTPER 17473 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h13 | 9:18 PM Cesena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 8:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 9:40 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 8:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h42 | 9:27 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 88123 | 9:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h09 | 10:43 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829+ Regionale TTPER 88123 | 9:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 10:43 PM Cesena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 3949 | 10:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h54 | 11:28 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 35545 | 11:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h56 | 12:06 AM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 11:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h50 | 12:29 AM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
Regionale TTPER 17433 | 5:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h01 | 6:01 AM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17435 | 5:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h02 | 6:57 AM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3901 | 6:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 7:40 AM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17437 | 6:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h07 | 8:06 AM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 7:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 8:40 AM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603 | 8:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 8:49 AM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 8:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 9:40 AM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 18111 | 8:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h09 | 9:48 AM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 9:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h23 | 10:57 AM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 605 | 10:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h50 | 10:50 AM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 10:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h20 | 11:54 AM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17549 · Regionale TTPER 17461 | 11:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 12:19 PM Cesena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 11:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 12:42 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 607 | 12:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 12:49 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17499 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 1:33 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 12:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 1:40 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17553 · Regionale TTPER 17463 | 1:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 2:19 PM Cesena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 | 1:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 2:40 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 609 | 2:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 2:49 PM Cesena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bologna to Cesena run on average 41 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 54m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Cesena — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cesena trip today.
Historic library museum route showcasing the UNESCO-listed Malatestian collections, interiors, and manuscripts. Essential for book and history lovers.
Museum inside the fortress presenting rural traditions, tools, and daily life of Romagna. It adds depth to a visit to the Rocca.
Archaeological museum with prehistoric, Roman, and local finds. It is the best place to understand Cesena’s deep historical layers.
Cesena’s main square, framed by historic buildings and the Masini Fountain. It is the natural starting point for exploring the old center.
Pleasant central square beside the Malatestiana Library and the abbey route. It offers one of the city’s most atmospheric urban settings.
Lively central street known for shops, porticoes, and easy access to key sights. It is one of the most useful walking routes in Cesena.
Fresh egg pasta cut into strips, traditionally served with rich meat ragù. A cornerstone of Romagna home cooking and Sunday family meals.
Small hand-folded pasta often filled with cheese, meat, or herbs, usually served in broth or with sauce. A proud Romagna specialty tied to festive meals.
Soft flatbread from Romagna, cooked on a griddle and filled with squacquerone, herbs, or cured meats. It is one of the area's most iconic everyday foods.
Refined restaurant known for contemporary Romagna cuisine, polished service, and seasonal ingredients in an elegant central setting.
Casual spot for authentic piadina and Romagna street food, popular for quick local bites in a relaxed setting.
Historic Cesena venue celebrated for traditional Romagna dishes, handmade pasta, and a classic, welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: lodging is often cheaper than major tourist cities, while dining and local transport stay fairly reasonable for most visitors.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Cesena 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 Cesena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Cesena trains use the Bologna Centrale to Cesena station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Cesena train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna S. Vitale is 2 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna S. Vitale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
ATMs are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Parking, WC.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna S. Vitale: Elevators, ramps.
Cesena has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria La Rocca, Osteria Michiletta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Cesena. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cesena. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cesena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cesena: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cesena: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Unaway Hotel Cesena Nord, Best Western Cesena Hotel, Hotel Casali.
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