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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 bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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$14 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 Veloce TTPER 39109:58 AM1h28Rimini station11:26 AMBologna Centrale$161One-way0 transfers
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- Regionale Veloce TTPER 39109:58 AM1h28Rimini station11:26 AMBologna Centrale$161One-way0 transfers
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InterCityNotte 7524:09 AM0h53Rimini station5:02 AMBologna Centrale$231One-way0 transfers
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- Regionale Veloce TTPER 391210:41 AM1h45Rimini station12:26 PMBologna Centrale$161One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6049:47 AM1h14Rimini station11:01 AMBologna Centrale$231One-way0 transfers- Regionale Veloce 39088:59 AM1h27Rimini station10:26 AMBologna Centrale$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:10 AM1h30Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)11:40 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$191One-way0 transfers- FlixBus8:55 AM1h35Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)10:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$191One-way0 transfers
2022:15 PM1h35Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)3:50 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$291One-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
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 bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rimini to Bologna costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 60 trains per day.
- Around 18 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, Aeroporto di Bologna.
- Travel with Air Italy Shuttle, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Shuttle Italy Airport, Sellitto to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with Air Italy Shuttle, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Sellitto.
- 55 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
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