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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 $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. 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 $20, while a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rimini to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Rimini to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rimini to Bologna:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rimini to Bologna costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 27m 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:45 PM 1h25 Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) 10:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:45 PM 1h25 Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) 10:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 980611:20 AM 0h55 Rimini station 12:15 PM Bologna Centrale $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale TTPER 3936
6:38 AM 1h08 Rimini station 7:46 AM Bologna Centrale $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale Veloce 3932
10:04 PM 1h17 Rimini station 11:21 PM Bologna Centrale $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale TTPER 17438
6:15 AM 1h18 Rimini station 7:33 AM Bologna Centrale $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
8:55 AM 1h35 Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) 10:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:10 AM 1h30 Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) 11:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:20 AM 1h35 Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) 7:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $13 1 One-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.
Rimini to Bologna Travel Comparison
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€9 |
1:30 h |
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€21 |
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Rimini to Bologna:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rimini to Bologna costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 71 trains per day.
- Around 7 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, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti, Infobus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 65 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti, Infobus.
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