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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rimini to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €7.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Rimini to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Rimini to Bologna
The distance between Rimini to Bologna is approximately 118 kilometers. This is a relatively short distance making road and rail travel ideal options. There are two main public transportation options for travelers who want to travel in Italy between Rimini and Bologna. Travelers can choose between train or bus. It is also possible to travel by rental car or use a ride share option to journey between the cities. Air travel is not a sensible option as the two cities are located very close to each other.
Rimini to Bologna Travel Comparison
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€9 |
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What is the best way to travel from Rimini to Bologna?
Cheapest way to travel from Rimini to Bologna
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Rimini to Bologna. Most buses traveling from Rimini to Bologna depart from either Rimini's Uscita A14 Riccione Bar ''il Trovatore'' and take an hour and a half to arrive at Bologna's central bus station. Two buses travel from Rimini to Bologna every day, with the first departing at 9:40 a.m. The main bus companies that travel from Rimini to Bologna is Baltour. Ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar also frequently travel from Rimini to Bologna.
Fastest way to travel from Rimini to Bologna
Since there are no direct flights, the fastest way to travel from Rimini to Bologna is by taking a high-speed train. Trains traveling from Rimini to Bologna depart from either Rimini's main train station and take as little as 54 minutes to arrive at Bologna Centrale train station. Both Trenitalia and Italo offer frequent trains from Rimini to Bologna, with the first train departing at 3:24 a.m. Nearly 90 trains travel from Rimini to Bologna per day.
Most popular way to travel from Rimini to Bologna
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Rimini to Bologna. Taking a high-speed train is usually half an hour faster than taking the bus, which are not frequently available. Be sure to look for a Frecciarossa, Frecciargento or Italo train, which are approximately an hour faster than taking a regional Trenitalia train. Trains traveling from Rimini to Bologna are also usually more convenient for travelers since approximately 90 trains depart from Florence throughout the day.
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FAQs: Travel from Rimini to Bologna
Travel to Bologna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rimini to Bologna.
There are 2 travel options between Rimini and Bologna. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Bologna is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Bologna:
Taking a bus costs $5 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $12 (€11) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Rimini to Bologna is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 17 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bologna that take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 25 min.
The Rimini to Bologna distance is around 68 miles (109 km).
The average frequency per day from Rimini to Bologna is:
- 6 buses per day.
- 16 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Rimini to Bologna as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rimini to Bologna:
- Most travelers board their bus from Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) and arrive in Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
- Most travelers take a train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rimini to Bologna:
- You can travel by bus from Rimini to Bologna with Air Italy Shuttle, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, Sellitto or Shuttle Italy Airport, and you can find FlixBus Rimini to Bologna tickets for $7 (€6) on Omio.
- You can travel to Bologna from Rimini by train with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa or Trenitalia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€10) with Trenitalia from Rimini to Bologna.
Yes, there are direct routes from Rimini to Bologna with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Bologna with Air Italy Shuttle, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus or Sellitto with 4 direct buses per day.
- You can find 16 direct trains per day to Bologna with Regionale, Intercity or Frecciarossa.
Direct services to Bologna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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