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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£9
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£14
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
1 h 31 m
Buses on 13 Oct
6
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rimini to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rimini to Bologna will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 6 buses from Rimini to Bologna, including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 110 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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202Buses from Rimini to Bologna run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest coach covers the 110 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 110 km |
Average bus duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
The table below shows live departures for Rimini to Bologna coaches for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:20 Rimini | 1h20 | 23:40 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:30 Rimini | 1h00 | 23:30 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:30 Rimini | 1h50 | 0:20 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
130 | 5:50 Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h25 | 7:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h35 | 7:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h35 | 10:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
202 | 14:15 Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h35 | 15:50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:25 Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h45 | 20:10 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:45 Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h25 | 22:10 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Most Rimini to Bologna buses use the Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre. Use this guide to compare Rimini and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rimini, Piazzale Cesare Battisti (Stazione Ferroviaria) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.
Food options include: Cafeteria della Stazione (in the station), Ristorante Il Veliero (0.5 km), Trattoria La Marianna (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Available at Rimini, Piazzale Cesare Battisti (Stazione Ferroviaria): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rimini, Piazzale Cesare Battisti (Stazione Ferroviaria): Elevators, ramps.
Rimini, Rosaspina is 1 km from Rimini city centre. Public transport options include:
Rimini, Rosaspina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Rimini, Rosaspina. ATMs are available at Rimini, Rosaspina.
Ticket office support is available at Rimini, Rosaspina.
Available at Rimini, Rosaspina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rimini, Rosaspina: Station is accessible with curb ramps.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre. ATMs are available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre.
Available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre: Ramp access available.
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