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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 56m. 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 €249.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €249 Average price | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m 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 |
 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Cervia
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Cervia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cervia:
A train is €235 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Cervia costing on average €249.
Other travel options to Cervia take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 1h 40m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Cervia
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 2477
9:10 PM 1h26 Bologna Centrale 10:36 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477
9:10 PM 1h26 Bologna Centrale 10:36 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477
9:10 PM 1h26 Bologna Centrale 10:36 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale TTPER 17559
4:05 PM 1h32 Bologna Centrale 5:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima €12 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale TTPER 17557
3:05 PM 1h32 Bologna Centrale 4:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima €12 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale TTPER 17565
7:05 PM 1h32 Bologna Centrale 8:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cervia:
A train is €235 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Cervia costing on average €249.
Other travel options to Cervia take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 Cervia, Via Stazione.
- Travel with GoOpti to go to Cervia by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Cervia by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
- 12 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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