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Compare train and bus for Cesena to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cesena to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. 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 $11, while a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m 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 Cesena to Bologna:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cesena to Bologna costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
The journey is about 20m faster (55m by train vs 1h 15m by car) and roughly $16 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 vs $27). 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 Cesena to Bologna
How to get from Cesena to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cesena to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 17423:58 PM0h48Cesena station4:46 PMBologna Centrale$101One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 17423:58 PM0h48Cesena station4:46 PMBologna Centrale$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 88203:32 PM0h43Cesena station4:15 PMBologna Centrale$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TTPER 174386:36 AM0h57Cesena station7:33 AMBologna Centrale$101One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 393210:23 PM0h58Cesena station11:21 PMBologna Centrale$101One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 17749:50 AM0h58Cesena station10:48 AMBologna Centrale$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:51 AM1h04Cesena, Piazzale dell'Accoglienza7:55 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cesena to Bologna:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cesena to Bologna costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Bologna 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 Cesena and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cesena station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Cesena, Piazzale dell'Accoglienza and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Air Italy Shuttle, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Air Italy Shuttle, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus.
- 32 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
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