How to travel from Rimini to Bologna

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Travel Information from Rimini to Bologna

Distance68 miles (109 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$7 - $12
Cheapest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 1 h 25 min
Fastest modeTrain • $12 (€11) • 1 h 17 min
Popular travel companiesAir 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.

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from Rimini to Bologna

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

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Rimini to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3910
09:58AM1h28
Rimini station
11:26AMBologna Centrale
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM1h55
Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)
10:55AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 752
04:09AM0h53
Rimini station
05:02AMBologna Centrale
$231One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale Veloce 1776
10:59AM1h35
Rimini station
12:34PMBologna Centrale
$151One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3912
10:41AM1h45
Rimini station
12:26PMBologna Centrale
$151One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 604
09:47AM1h14
Rimini station
11:01AMBologna Centrale
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:15PM1h30
Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)
04:45PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:45PM1h55
Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)
07:40PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:45PM1h45
Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)
08:30PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$131One-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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€9

1:30 h

1 Day Ahead

buses

€21

0:54 h

1 Week Ahead



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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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.

FAQs

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.

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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