- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cesena to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cesena to Bologna will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 49 trains that leave Cesena for Bologna on Sun, Jun 21, 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 52 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 1728
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910
Regionale Veloce 3932
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1702
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916
FRECCIAROSSA 8806
FRECCIAROSSA 8802
FRECCIAROSSA 8804
Regionale TTPER 1746
Intercity 604Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cesena to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m 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 Cesena to Bologna:
A bus is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cesena to Bologna costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
The journey is about 20m faster (55m by train vs 1h 15m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $26 (€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 Cesena to Bologna trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 6:19 PM Cesena station | 1h07 | 7:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1710 | 6:30 PM Cesena station | 1h17 | 7:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 7:19 PM Cesena station | 1h07 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494 | 7:44 PM Cesena station | 1h02 | 8:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17470 · Regionale TTPER 17562 | 7:51 PM Cesena station | 1h04 | 8:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 614 | 8:07 PM Cesena station | 0h53 | 9:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 8:19 PM Cesena station | 1h07 | 9:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 18130 | 8:56 PM Cesena station | 1h09 | 10:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3934 | 9:13 PM Cesena station | 1h11 | 10:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3932 | 10:23 PM Cesena station | 0h58 | 11:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 18121+ InterCityNotte 758 | 1:53 AM Cesena station | 2h59 | 4:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 18120 | 4:14 AM Cesena station | 1h08 | 5:22 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 754 | 4:40 AM Cesena station | 1h00 | 5:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 6:18 AM Cesena station | 1h08 | 7:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 6:27 AM Cesena station | 0h48 | 7:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17440 | 6:36 AM Cesena station | 0h57 | 7:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 7:09 AM Cesena station | 1h17 | 8:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ FRECCIAROSSA 9802 | 7:09 AM Cesena station | 1h01 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804 | 7:27 AM Cesena station | 0h48 | 8:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17446 | 7:30 AM Cesena station | 1h09 | 8:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17448 | 7:57 AM Cesena station | 1h08 | 9:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 8:19 AM Cesena station | 1h07 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 8:28 AM Cesena station | 0h47 | 9:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 9:19 AM Cesena station | 1h07 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 604 | 10:09 AM Cesena station | 0h52 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 10:19 AM Cesena station | 1h07 | 11:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910+ FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 10:19 AM Cesena station | 0h56 | 11:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 11:10 AM Cesena station | 1h16 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 1776 | 11:21 AM Cesena station | 1h13 | 12:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 606 | 12:07 PM Cesena station | 0h53 | 1:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 12:19 PM Cesena station | 1h07 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17472 | 12:26 PM Cesena station | 1h14 | 1:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 1:19 PM Cesena station | 1h07 | 2:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 2:19 PM Cesena station | 1h07 | 3:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1716 | 3:10 PM Cesena station | 1h16 | 4:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1704 | 3:25 PM Cesena station | 1h05 | 4:30 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1702 | 3:42 PM Cesena station | 1h02 | 4:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 610 | 4:07 PM Cesena station | 0h53 | 5:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1706 | 4:19 PM Cesena station | 1h07 | 5:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1706+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 4:19 PM Cesena station | 0h56 | 5:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 · FRECCIAROSSA 8826 | 4:24 PM Cesena station | 1h36 | 6:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3950 | 5:11 PM Cesena station | 1h15 | 6:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 1728 | 5:29 PM Cesena station | 1h04 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 1746 | 5:52 PM Cesena station | 0h52 | 6:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17450 | 5:57 PM Cesena station | 1h12 | 7:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Cesena to Bologna run on average 41 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, with strong permanent collections and rotating exhibitions in a large converted industrial space.
A major archaeological museum with Etruscan, Egyptian, Greek and Roman collections, housed in a historic palace near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings, ideal for first-time visitors and people-watching.
The world-famous covered walkway leading toward the San Luca sanctuary, popular for scenic walks, photography and local tradition.
One of the city’s most elegant and photogenic squares, fronting the Santo Stefano complex and loved for its atmospheric character.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with Bologna’s traditional slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and differs from the tomato-heavy versions found abroad.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. This is a classic Bolognese comfort dish, especially tied to festive family meals.
Layered baked pasta with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a signature Emilia-Romagna Sunday dish.
Highly regarded neighborhood trattoria known for careful ingredient sourcing and excellent handmade pasta, with a cozy and authentic feel.
Well-known romantic restaurant serving refined Emilian and Bolognese cuisine in an intimate former pharmacy space with polished service.
Very popular traditional osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta dishes in a lively, casual setting close to the university area.
Moderate by Italian standards: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Bologna Centrale, Bologna -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cesena to Bologna 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cesena to Bologna trains use the Cesena to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Cesena and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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