- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major fine arts museum with important Emilian paintings by Giotto, Raphael, Perugino, and the Carracci, essential for understanding Bologna’s artistic heritage.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
36 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Forlì 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 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 42 trains that leave Forlì for Bologna Centrale on Mon, Jun 29, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 29 the direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Mon, Jun 29 the slowest trains will take 38 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 3912
Regionale Veloce 3904
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920
Regionale TTPER 17444
FRECCIAROSSA 8806
FRECCIAROSSA 8802
FRECCIAROSSA 8804
FRECCIAROSSA 9802
Regionale TTPER 3936Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Forlì 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 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m 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 to Bologna Centrale:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Forlì to Bologna Centrale costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
The journey is about 18m faster (42m by train vs 1h 0m 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, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa.
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 to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 4:42 PM Forlì station | 0h33 | 5:15 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 | |
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 | |
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 | 7:03 PM Forlì station | 1h01 | 8:04 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 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 to Bologna Centrale run on average 37 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:56, the last at 20:36. 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 37 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 3:56 AM |
Last train 8:36 PM |
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Major fine arts museum with important Emilian paintings by Giotto, Raphael, Perugino, and the Carracci, essential for understanding Bologna’s artistic heritage.
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One of Italy’s most respected archaeological museums, featuring Etruscan, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic palace near Piazza Maggiore.
The monumental heart of Bologna, surrounded by major historic buildings and ideal for first-time visitors, people-watching, and city atmosphere.
The world-famous portico route climbing toward San Luca, beloved for walking, pilgrimage, and panoramic moments shared widely on social media.
One of Bologna’s most beautiful squares, framed by historic buildings and the Santo Stefano complex, especially atmospheric in the evening.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic and traditional dishes.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled traditionally with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. A celebratory Bolognese specialty.
Layered green spinach pasta baked with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. A classic Bologna Sunday and festive dish.
Historic traditional trattoria known for handmade pasta, tortellini, and classic Bolognese dishes in a warm, old-school setting.
Well-known deli and eatery near the historic center, famous for cured meats, fresh pasta, and authentic Emilian specialties in a lively atmosphere.
Popular casual osteria loved for affordable tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini, and hearty local dishes with a bustling student-friendly vibe.
Moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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