How far is Cesena from Bologna?

Cesena and Bologna are 51 miles (83 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cesena to Bologna?

Most of the buses traveling from Cesena to Bologna leave from Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza) and arrive at Bologna. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bologna?

Once in Bologna, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Certosa di Bologna, Bologna’s town hall, National Gallery, The Lamborghini Museum and University of Bologna.

Bus Cesena to Bologna from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cesena to Bologna on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	11:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:00pm	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	1:00pm	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	3:00pm	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	5:00pm	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	7:00pm	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags

Next departures for Cesena to Bologna on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:41am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h 4m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	4:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	5:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	7:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	9:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags

Next departures for Cesena to Bologna on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:41am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h 4m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	4:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	5:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	7:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	9:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags

Next departures for Cesena to Bologna on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:41am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h 4m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	4:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	5:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	7:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	9:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags

Next departures for Cesena to Bologna on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:41am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h 4m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	4:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	5:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	7:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	9:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags

Next departures for Cesena to Bologna on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:41am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h 4m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	4:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	5:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	7:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)	1h	9:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:53 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cesena to Bologna

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

51 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $36	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $154	Average Duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $20	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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Shuttle Italy Airport

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.5

According to 22 reviews, Shuttle Italy Airport received a 4.8-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the power outlets. Shuttle Italy Airport ticket prices on this trip start at $36

Shuttle Italy Airport Cesena Bologna recent customer reviews

Very prompt and a comfortable journey

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September 8, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Itabus

4/5944 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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Where are the popular stops in Cesena and Bologna?

Stops in Cesena

A - Cesena (Piazzale dell'Accoglienza)

B - Cesena Fermata dell'autobus

C - Punto Bus Cesena Piazzale Karl Marx

Stops in Bologna

A - Bologna

B - Piazza XX Settembre

C - Stazione Centrale

D - A14 Autostrada Adriatica

E - Via Francesco Petrarca, 21

F - Area di Servizio Cantagallo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cesena to Bologna by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$33

11/17

$10

Today

$33

11/19

$32

11/20

$9

11/21

$11

11/22

$21

11/23

$10

The cheapest trip from Cesena to Bologna was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cesena to Bologna, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $33 for a bus ticket from Cesena to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Shuttle Italy Airport will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.