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Bologna to Rimini by train
How to take the rail journey from Bologna to Rimini
Despite Rimini being a relatively short distance from Bologna, there is a choice of train service options when taking a journey between these two cities.
If you can book ahead and the departure times suit, you may as well travel in the comparative comfort of the Frecce or IC trains, they're a few euros more expensive, but you will have assigned seats.
Though if you want to buy walk-up tickets at the station for a last-minute journey those express trains become a much more expensive option, so you can save money by taking the more frequent Regioanale trains.
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Option 1: taking the RV trains
Journey Summary
1hr 26 min (RV trains)
Daily
Travel Information
Final Destination: Ancona or Rimini
Taking these Regionale trains will be the best option if you want to make a spontaneous day trip by train from Bologna to Rimini.
When booking tickets last minute at the station they will be cheaper than taking the alternative Frecce or InterCity trains.
1 x train per hour
Tickets
Book early and save: No
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the same station immediately before departure (on these trains)
If you will be buying tickets at the station just before departure, then these Regionale Veloce (RGV/RV) trains will be around 50% of the price of the faster Frecce trains; and at least €5 cheaper than the Intercity trains
Rail pass users should target these trains and avoid the rail pass reservation fees on the Frecce and Intercity trains.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | * |
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Journey Features
Good to Know
Some of these trains are 2nd class only
Though avoid the Regionale trains that travel via Ravenna, they are around 30mins slower and won't be any cheaper than these more direct trains.
Option 2: taking the Frecce trains
Journey Summary
52 min - 58 min
Daily
Travel Information
Final Destination: Lecce (or Taranto or Bari)
There is no high speed line between Bologna and Rimini but these 'Frecce' services are quicker, and therefore generally more expensive, than the alternative InterCity and Regionale trains.
Some of the Frecce services are non-stop from Bologna to Rimini.
8 x Frecciarossa trains per day
3 x Frecciargento trains per day
2 x Frecciabianca trains per day
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 3 months* ahead of the travel date
Not all departures may be available when looking 3 months ahead, but all trains should be visible around 11 weeks ahead.
These are the fastest trains between Bologna and Rimini, but that speed comes at a price, particularly if you will be booking tickets last minute at the station.
Though if you can book ahead, the cheapest tickets for these Frecce trains will be only around €5 more expensive than the slower Regionale trains, but if you'll be booking last minute these trains will be around €10 more expensive.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | * | |
| Italia Rail | * |
On this journey
Journey Features
Good to Know
Despite being Frecce services, these trains don't depart from the AV station at Bologna Centrale, instead they depart from the main station.
Option 3: taking an Intercity train
Journey Summary
1hr 8min
Daily
Travel Information
Final Destination: Bari, Lecce or Taranto
On this route from Bologna to Rimini these Intercity trains are slightly slower, but generally cheaper than the alternative faster Frecce trains.
So they can be worth targeting if you will be booking tickets online in advance, but if you will be booking tickets last minute at the station, the Regionale trains will be a money saver.
Sunday to Friday = 5 x trains per day
Saturday = 6 x trains
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: around 3 months ahead of the travel date
Not all departures may be available when looking 3 months ahead, but all trains should be visible around 11 weeks ahead.
These trains are slower, but usually cheaper than the Frecce trains.
If you will be buying tickets at the station, then tickets for these InterCity trains will be only around €5 more expensive, than the slower and less comfortable Regionale trains.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | * | |
| Italia rail | * |
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