The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Forlì
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Forlì is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Forlì will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 44 trains that leave Bologna for Forlì on Fri, May 08, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 30 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 Veloce TTPER 391511:34 AM0h52Bologna Centrale12:26 PMForlì station$91One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 17567 · Regionale TTPER 174738:05 PM0h59Bologna Centrale9:04 PMForlì station$91One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 17559 · Regionale TTPER 174674:05 PM1h02Bologna Centrale5:07 PMForlì station$91One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 17561 · Regionale TTPER 174695:05 PM0h51Bologna Centrale5:56 PMForlì station$91One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 20919:34 PM0h52Bologna Centrale10:26 PMForlì station$91One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 98116:45 PM0h29Bologna Centrale7:14 PMForlì station$281One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88091:45 PM0h29Bologna Centrale2:14 PMForlì station$341One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88299:45 PM0h29Bologna Centrale10:14 PMForlì station$241One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88237:45 PM0h30Bologna Centrale8:15 PMForlì station$241One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88258:45 PM0h30Bologna Centrale9:15 PMForlì station$241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bologna to Forlì
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Forlì among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. 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 train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m 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 Forlì:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Forlì costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Forlì take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
The journey is about 23m faster (41m by train vs 1h 4m by car) and roughly $14 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $23 (€18)). 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, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bologna to Forlì train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Forlì trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17627 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h51 | 6:09 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 | 5:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 6:26 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h30 | 6:15 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 613 | 6:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h36 | 6:36 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3941 | 6:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 6:50 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 6:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 7:26 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 6:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h29 | 7:14 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17439 | 6:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h51 | 7:41 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 7:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h53 | 8:27 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 7:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h30 | 8:15 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17567 · Regionale TTPER 17473 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h59 | 9:04 PM Forlì station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 8:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 9:26 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 8:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h30 | 9:15 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2091 | 9:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 10:26 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 9:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h29 | 10:14 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3949 | 10:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 11:15 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 11:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 12:17 AM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
InterCityNotte 755 | 12:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h46 | 12:56 AM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17433 | 5:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h47 | 5:47 AM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17435 | 5:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h47 | 6:42 AM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3901 | 6:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 7:26 AM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17437 | 6:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 7:51 AM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 7:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 8:26 AM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603 | 8:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h36 | 8:36 AM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 8:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 9:26 AM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 9:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h57 | 10:31 AM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 605 | 10:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h36 | 10:36 AM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 10:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h53 | 11:27 AM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17549 · Regionale TTPER 17461 | 11:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h59 | 12:04 PM Forlì station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 11:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 12:26 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 607 | 12:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h36 | 12:36 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17499 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h59 | 1:17 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 12:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 1:26 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17553 · Regionale TTPER 17463 | 1:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h59 | 2:04 PM Forlì station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 | 1:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 2:26 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h29 | 2:14 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 609 | 2:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h36 | 2:36 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 2:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 3:26 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17557 · Regionale TTPER 17465 | 3:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h59 | 4:04 PM Forlì station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 3:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 4:26 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 611 | 4:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h36 | 4:36 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17559 · Regionale TTPER 17467 | 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h02 | 5:07 PM Forlì station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 | 4:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 5:32 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 1725 | 5:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h43 | 5:43 PM Forlì station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17561 · Regionale TTPER 17469 | 5:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h51 | 5:56 PM Forlì station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Forlì
Trains from Bologna to Forlì run on average 37 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa from Bologna to Forlì trainsRegionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Forlì from $8 (€7). 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 Bologna to Forlì
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Forlì 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 Forlì, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Forlì
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazzale Martiri d'Ungheria.
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Sosta
- Osteria Don Abbondio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Best Western Hotel Globus City
- Hotel Executive Forlì
- Hotel Michelangelo
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
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