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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 kr71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. 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 kr71, while a bus costs an average of kr84.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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kr71 Average price Cheapest | kr84 Average price | kr173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cesena:
A train is kr13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Cesena costing on average kr84.
Other travel options to Cesena take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
The journey is about 20m faster (53m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly kr103 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (kr71 vs kr173). 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TTPER 394910:34 PM0h54Bologna Centrale11:28 PMCesena stationkr681One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale TTPER 394910:34 PM0h54Bologna Centrale11:28 PMCesena stationkr681One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 880712:45 PM0h37Bologna Centrale1:22 PMCesena stationkr1631One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 17297:12 PM1h00Bologna Centrale8:12 PMCesena stationkr681One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 174335:00 AM1h01Bologna Centrale6:01 AMCesena stationkr681One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24939:12 AM1h02Bologna Centrale10:14 AMCesena stationkr681One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 PM1h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:50 PMCesena, Piazzale dell'Accoglienzakr1631One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cesena:
A train is kr13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Cesena costing on average kr84.
Other travel options to Cesena take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
- Around 41 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 Air Italy Shuttle, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus, GoOpti to go to Cesena by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Cesena by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Air Italy Shuttle, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus, GoOpti.
- 33 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
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