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Compare bus and train for Riccione to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riccione to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. 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 €18, while a bus costs an average of €45.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Riccione to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Riccione to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Riccione to Bologna:
A train is €28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riccione to Bologna costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €13. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 26m 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 Riccione to Bologna
How to get from Riccione to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Riccione to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TTPER 39366:29 AM 1h17 Riccione station 7:46 AM Bologna Centrale €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale TTPER 39366:29 AM 1h17 Riccione station 7:46 AM Bologna Centrale €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 881010:06 AM 1h09 Riccione station 11:15 AM Bologna Centrale €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 39329:50 PM 1h31 Riccione station 11:21 PM Bologna Centrale €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39067:50 AM 1h36 Riccione station 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39088:49 AM 1h37 Riccione station 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Riccione to Bologna:
A train is €28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riccione to Bologna costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riccione and Bologna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Riccione station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Bologna by bus.
- 22 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
- 0 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
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