68 miles (109 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$7 - $12 | |
Bus • $7 (€6) • 1 h 25 min | |
Train • $12 (€11) • 1 h 17 min | |
Air Italy Shuttle or Regionale |
Take a bus or train to travel 68 miles (109 km) between Rimini and Bologna. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Air Italy Shuttle or Regionale among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rimini to Bologna.
How to get from Rimini to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
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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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.
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€9 |
1:30 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€21 |
0:54 h |
1 Week Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day and are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact. Frecciarossa reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). When booking your Frecciarossa you can choose between four different classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive.
Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest train operator. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains ncludes the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains as well as intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access. Trenitalia offers different tickets, which vary in price and flexibility: Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. 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!
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:
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:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Rimini to Bologna with the following travel companies:
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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