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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Cesena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Cesena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. 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 $15, while a bus costs an average of $114.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Cesena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cesena:
A train is $99 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Cesena costing on average $114.
Other travel options to Cesena take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
The journey is about 14m faster (59m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly $12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 vs $26). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Cesena
How to get from Bologna to Cesena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Cesena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:45 PM 1h05 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:50 PM Cesena, Piazzale dell'Accoglienza $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:45 PM 1h05 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:50 PM Cesena, Piazzale dell'Accoglienza $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 88133:45 PM 0h37 Bologna Centrale 4:22 PM Cesena station $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TTPER 39416:12 PM 0h51 Bologna Centrale 7:03 PM Cesena station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 394910:34 PM 0h54 Bologna Centrale 11:28 PM Cesena station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 174335:00 AM 1h01 Bologna Centrale 6:01 AM Cesena station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cesena:
A train is $99 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Cesena costing on average $114.
Other travel options to Cesena take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
- Around 42 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Cesena 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 Cesena station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Cesena, Piazzale dell'Accoglienza.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Cesena by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Cesena by bus.
- 33 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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