- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Forlì station 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 Forlì station to Bologna Centrale will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 50 trains that leave Forlì station for Bologna Centrale on Sun, Jun 21, 48 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 65 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 37 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 1706
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3950
Regionale TTPER 1746
Regionale Veloce 3908
Regionale Veloce 1776
FRECCIAROSSA 8810
FRECCIAROSSA 8802
FRECCIAROSSA 8806
FRECCIAROSSA 8804
FRECCIAROSSA 9802Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Forlì station to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Forlì station to Bologna Centrale:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Forlì station to Bologna Centrale costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
The journey is about 14m faster (42m by train vs 56m by car) and roughly $13 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $22 (€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, 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 Forlì station to Bologna Centrale trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 18121+ InterCityNotte 758 | 1:42 AM Forlì station | 3h10 | 4:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 18120 | 4:31 AM Forlì station | 0h51 | 5:22 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 754 | 4:53 AM Forlì station | 0h47 | 5:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 6:31 AM Forlì station | 0h55 | 7:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 6:40 AM Forlì station | 0h35 | 7:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17440 | 6:48 AM Forlì station | 0h45 | 7:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 7:20 AM Forlì station | 1h06 | 8:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802 | 7:33 AM Forlì station | 0h37 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804 | 7:39 AM Forlì station | 0h36 | 8:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17446 | 7:45 AM Forlì station | 0h54 | 8:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17448 | 8:13 AM Forlì station | 0h52 | 9:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 8:31 AM Forlì station | 0h55 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 8:40 AM Forlì station | 0h35 | 9:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 9:31 AM Forlì station | 0h55 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 604 | 10:21 AM Forlì station | 0h40 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 10:33 AM Forlì station | 0h53 | 11:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 10:42 AM Forlì station | 0h33 | 11:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 11:27 AM Forlì station | 0h59 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 1776 | 11:35 AM Forlì station | 0h59 | 12:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 606 | 12:19 PM Forlì station | 0h41 | 1:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 12:31 PM Forlì station | 0h55 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17472 | 12:39 PM Forlì station | 1h01 | 1:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 1:31 PM Forlì station | 0h55 | 2:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 608 | 2:19 PM Forlì station | 0h41 | 3:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 2:31 PM Forlì station | 0h55 | 3:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1716 | 3:28 PM Forlì station | 0h58 | 4:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1704 | 3:36 PM Forlì station | 0h54 | 4:30 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1702 | 3:53 PM Forlì station | 0h51 | 4:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 610 | 4:19 PM Forlì station | 0h41 | 5:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1706 | 4:31 PM Forlì station | 0h55 | 5:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3950 | 5:26 PM Forlì station | 1h00 | 6:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 1728 | 5:39 PM Forlì station | 0h54 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 1546 | 5:59 PM Forlì station | 0h41 | 6:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 1746 | 6:04 PM Forlì station | 0h40 | 6:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17450 | 6:12 PM Forlì station | 0h57 | 7:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 612 | 6:19 PM Forlì station | 0h42 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1708 | 6:31 PM Forlì station | 0h55 | 7:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1710 | 6:53 PM Forlì station | 0h54 | 7:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 18116 · Regionale TTPER 17560 | 7:03 PM Forlì station | 0h52 | 7:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 18116 | 7:03 PM Forlì station | 1h01 | 8:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1712 | 7:19 PM Forlì station | 0h50 | 8:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 7:33 PM Forlì station | 0h53 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17458 | 7:37 PM Forlì station | 0h59 | 8:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494 | 7:56 PM Forlì station | 0h50 | 8:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 18124 | 8:12 PM Forlì station | 0h57 | 9:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 614 | 8:19 PM Forlì station | 0h41 | 9:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 8:31 PM Forlì station | 0h55 | 9:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 18130 | 9:09 PM Forlì station | 0h56 | 10:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 18112 | 9:27 PM Forlì station | 0h57 | 10:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3932 | 10:36 PM Forlì station | 0h45 | 11:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Forlì station to Bologna Centrale run on average 44 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:56, the last at 20:27. The fastest train covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 3:56 AM |
Last train 8:27 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna Centrale trip today.
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic central building.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major historic buildings and a top starting point for exploring.
The city’s celebrated portico walk leading toward San Luca, especially popular for scenic walks and photos.
Beautiful square in front of the Santo Stefano complex, loved for its elegant and photogenic atmosphere.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a cornerstone of local Sunday cooking.
Small hand-folded pasta filled with pork, prosciutto, and Parmigiano Reggiano, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth. It is especially linked to festive meals in Bologna.
Bolognese-style lasagna made with green spinach pasta sheets, ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is a classic celebratory baked pasta from the city.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant celebrated for seasonal ingredients, handmade pasta, and authentic regional dishes. Intimate setting with a strong reputation among food lovers.
Charming long-running restaurant set in a distinctive historic space, serving Bolognese and Italian classics with polished hospitality. Good for a relaxed but memorable dinner.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese cooking such as tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù, and lasagne. Warm, traditional atmosphere and a longstanding local reputation.
Moderate for Italy: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis slightly.
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