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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Cervia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Cervia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a bus costs an average of $111.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cervia:
A train is $97 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Cervia costing on average $111.
Other travel options to Cervia take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Bologna to Cervia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Cervia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24779:10 PM1h26Bologna Centrale10:36 PMCervia-Milano Marittima$141One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 24779:10 PM1h26Bologna Centrale10:36 PMCervia-Milano Marittima$141One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 24779:10 PM1h26Bologna Centrale10:36 PMCervia-Milano Marittima$141One-way0 transfers
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Regionale TTPER 175573:05 PM1h32Bologna Centrale4:37 PMCervia-Milano Marittima$141One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 175531:05 PM1h32Bologna Centrale2:37 PMCervia-Milano Marittima$141One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 175678:05 PM1h32Bologna Centrale9:37 PMCervia-Milano Marittima$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cervia:
A train is $97 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Cervia costing on average $111.
Other travel options to Cervia take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Cervia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Cervia-Milano Marittima.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna and arrive in Cesena, Piazzale dell'Accoglienza.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Cervia by train.
- Travel with Air Italy Shuttle, BlaBlaCar to go to Cervia by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 5 direct buses per day with Air Italy Shuttle, BlaBlaCar.
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