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Compare train and bus for Cervia to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cervia to Bologna 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 33m. 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 $16.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m 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 Cervia to Bologna:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cervia to Bologna costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€10). The journey takes 1h 37m 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 Cervia to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cervia to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:40 PM1h00Cervia8:40 PMBologna$61One-way0 transfers
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7:40 PM1h00Cervia8:40 PMBologna$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:00 AM0h40Cervia8:40 AMBologna$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:30 AM1h10Cervia8:40 AMBologna$61One-way0 transfers
10:40 AM0h50Cervia11:30 AMBologna$81One-way0 transfers
9:50 PM1h00Cervia10:50 PMBologna$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cervia to Bologna:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cervia to Bologna costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cervia and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cervia-Milano Marittima and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Cervia, Via Stazione and arrive in Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
- Travel with Air Italy Shuttle, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Bologna by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Air Italy Shuttle, BlaBlaCar.
- 12 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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