How far is Rimini from Bologna?

The distance between the two cities is 69 miles (110 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Rimini to Bologna leave from Rimini Piazza Battisti and arrive at Bologna. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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 Basilica di Santo Stefano, University of Bologna, Basilica of San Petronio, Ducati Museum and Teatro Comunale di Bologna.

Bus Rimini to Bologna from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rimini to Bologna on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:55pm	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 30m	9:25pm	Bologna Autostazione	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Rimini to Bologna on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 55m	10:55am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	5:50am	Rimini	1h 25m	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Rimini	1h 35m	3:50pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Rimini	1h 25m	4:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 30m	4:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rimini to Bologna on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 55m	10:55am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	5:50am	Rimini	1h 25m	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Rimini	1h 35m	3:50pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Rimini	1h 25m	4:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 30m	4:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rimini to Bologna on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15pm	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 30m	4:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	5:50am	Rimini	1h 25m	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Rimini	1h 35m	3:50pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Rimini	1h 25m	4:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 55m	10:55am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rimini to Bologna on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 55m	10:55am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	5:50am	Rimini	1h 25m	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Rimini	1h 35m	3:50pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Rimini	1h 25m	4:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 30m	4:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rimini to Bologna on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 55m	10:55am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	5:50am	Rimini	1h 25m	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Rimini	1h 35m	3:50pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Rimini	1h 25m	4:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 45m	8:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rimini to Bologna on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 55m	7:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	5:50am	Rimini	1h 25m	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Rimini	1h 35m	3:50pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Rimini	1h 25m	4:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 45m	8:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rimini to Bologna on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15pm	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 30m	4:45pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	5:50am	Rimini	1h 25m	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Rimini	1h 35m	3:50pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Rimini	1h 25m	4:00am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Rimini Centro Studi	1h 45m	8:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Rimini 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

69 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $65	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $154	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $230	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Shuttle Italy Airport

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.5

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its punctuality and comfort. The buses are described as clean, and drivers are noted for their friendliness. Booking is reported to be straightforward. However, some users mentioned that the location of the bus stop was not immediately clear without asking for assistance.

Shuttle Italy Airport Rimini Bologna recent customer reviews

Terrible, the bus i bought tickets for (5:05) came and it was supposed to drive to Bologna. Instead it drove me to rimini train station.

Jakub W.

September 8, 2024

Lovely clean bus, friendly driver and on time.

Jacqueline D.

November 6, 2025

Everything was fine

Ivan D.

July 10, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

MarinoBus

4/5893 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

Itabus

4/5944 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

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Where are the popular stops in Rimini and Bologna?

Stops in Rimini

A - Rimini Piazza Battisti

B - Rimini Centro Studi

C - Rimini Fermata dell'autobus

D - Rimini-Rivazzurra

E - Rimini-Marebello

F - Rimini-Miramare

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 Rimini to Bologna by bus

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

11/17

$9

11/18

$9

Today

$9

11/20

$9

11/21

$11

11/22

$10

11/23

$10

11/24

$9

The cheapest trip from Rimini to Bologna was searched and found on Nov 24, 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 Rimini to Bologna, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $38 for a bus ticket from Rimini to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually MarinoBus 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.