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Compare bus and train for Rimini to Bologna
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 an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. 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 $15, while a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Rimini to Bologna:
A train is $0.85 (€0.69) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rimini to Bologna costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
The journey is about 12m faster (1h 15m by train vs 1h 27m by car) and roughly $21 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 (€12) vs $36 (€29)). 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 Rimini to Bologna
How to get from Rimini to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 TTPER 39366:38 AM1h08Rimini station7:46 AMBologna Centrale$141One-way0 transfers
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Regionale TTPER 39366:38 AM1h08Rimini station7:46 AMBologna Centrale$141One-way0 transfers
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FRECCIAROSSA 88026:10 AM1h05Rimini station7:15 AMBologna Centrale$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 393210:04 PM1h17Rimini station11:21 PMBologna Centrale$141One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 17729:33 AM1h17Rimini station10:50 AMBologna Centrale$141One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 174386:15 AM1h18Rimini station7:33 AMBologna Centrale$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:25 PM1h45Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)8:10 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 PM1h25Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)10:10 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$271One-way0 transfers
1305:50 AM1h25Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)7:15 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$381One-way0 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.
Rimini to Bologna Travel Comparison
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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

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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This is compared to other travel options from Rimini to Bologna:
A train is $0.85 (€0.69) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rimini to Bologna costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 62 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rimini and Bologna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rimini 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, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Air Italy Shuttle, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Itabus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 57 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
- 11 direct buses per day with Air Italy Shuttle, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Itabus.
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