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Travel Information from Rimini to Bologna

distanceDistance68 miles (109 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$7 - $10
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 1 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $10 (€8) • 1 h 13 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAir Italy Shuttle or Regionale

Take a train or bus to travel 68 miles (109 km) from Rimini to Bologna. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Air Italy Shuttle or Regionale among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rimini to Bologna.

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from Rimini to Bologna

How to get from Rimini to Bologna by train, bus or flight.

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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.

Regionale
09:58AM1h28
Rimini station
11:26AMBologna Centrale
$131One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
06:30PM1h45
Rimini, Via A. Fada
08:15PMBologna
$91One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity Notte
04:09AM0h53
Rimini station
05:02AMBologna Centrale
$191One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Regionale
10:41AM1h45
Rimini station
12:26PMBologna Centrale
$131One-way
0 transfers
Intercity
09:47AM1h14
Rimini station
11:01AMBologna Centrale
$191One-way
0 transfers
Regionale
08:59AM1h27
Rimini station
10:26AMBologna Centrale
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:55AM1h55
Rimini, Via A. Fada
10:50AMBologna
$121One-way
0 transfers
Air Italy Shuttle
09:35AM1h25
Rimini, Via A. Fada
11:00AMBologna
$291One-way
0 transfers
Air Italy Shuttle
09:30AM1h30
Rimini (Stazione F.S., P.le Cesare Battisti, Htl Moderno)
11:00AMBologna
$291One-way
0 transfers

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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.

Trains from Rimini to Bologna

Rimini to Bologna Travel Comparison

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€9

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€21

0:54 h

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What is the best way to travel from Rimini to Bologna?

Cheapest way to travel from Rimini to Bologna


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Rimini to Bologna

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Rimini to Bologna, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Rimini to Bologna and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Frecciarossa, Italo and Trenitalia will get you from Rimini to Bologna at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

There’s no need to fly between Italian hotspots when you can simply take a Frecciarossa travel to reach your destination in just a few hours. Frecciarossa is the premier high-speed travel service from Trenitalia, Italy’s national railroad company, with around 200 connections made across Italy per day. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), making them one of the fastest in the world. You can expect to travel 68 miles (109 km) to Bologna from Rimini on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.

You can find the best deals on cheap Frecciarossa travel tickets right here. As an official travel partner of Trenitalia, Omio shows you all travel information for the Rimini to Bologna journey, such as departure and arrival times, stops, travel stations, journey times, and cheap fares. Once you’re ready, buy your Rimini to Bologna travel ticket on Omio and enjoy traveling in full comfort on a Frecciarossa travel!

    Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest travel operator with an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship travel are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and night travel. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance travel routes. In most cases, the travel also provide barrier-free access.

    Find the perfect travel to cover the 68 miles (109 km) long journey from Rimini to Bologna with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different fares like the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals! Check out the current Trenitalia schedule and book a cheap travel to Bologna from Rimini in just a few steps. On Omio you can find all the information you need for the Rimini to Bologna route, such as departure and arrival times, travel stations, number of stops, journey times and more.

      FAQs: Travel from Rimini to Bologna

      FAQs: 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.
      FAQs

      You can get between Rimini and Bologna 2 different ways: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Bologna from Rimini is by taking a bus, which costs on average $7 (€6).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Rimini to Bologna:

      Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $10 (€8) for the same trip.

      The fastest way to get to Bologna from Rimini is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 13 min.

      Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 25 min of travel time.

      Bologna is approximately 68 miles (109 km) away from Rimini.

      The average frequency per day from Rimini to Bologna is:

      • Around 5 buses per day.
      • 25 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Rimini to Bologna as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rimini to Bologna:

      • Buses most often depart from Rimini at Rimini, Viale Regina Margherita (Marebello) and arrive in Bologna at Bologna, Stazione Centrale.
      • Trains from Rimini to Bologna most often leave from Rimini and arrive in Bologna Centrale.

      The following travel companies offer services from Rimini to Bologna:

      • Air Italy Shuttle, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus or FlixBus can get you to Bologna by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Rimini to Bologna for $8 (€7) on Omio.
      • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Frecciabianca or Italo for trains to Bologna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Trenitalia Rimini to Bologna tickets on Omio for $12 (€10).

      Yes, there are direct routes from Rimini to Bologna with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 5 direct buses per day to take to Bologna with Air Italy Shuttle, Marino Autolinee or FlixBus.
      • You can find 25 direct trains per day to take 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.

      Many of our customers traveling from Rimini to Bologna don't make Bologna their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Bologna are Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice or Paris, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Bologna to any of these top destinations today!

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