- Must visit
Museo Civico e Pinacoteca del Palazzo Malatestiano
Civic museum displaying archaeology, paintings and local history collections inside Palazzo Malatestiano, useful for understanding Fano through the centuries.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 49 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 57 m
Trains on 20 Sept
7
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Fano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Fano will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 7 trains from Bologna to Fano, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Fano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, while a flight costs an average of £448.
Distance: 153 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price | £448 Average Price | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 6m Average total duration 12h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Fano:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Fano costing on average £16.
A train is £434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Fano costing on average £448.
Other travel options to Fano take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 10m.
Flight takes on average 12h 6m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 46m by train vs 1h 47m by car) and roughly £22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£14 vs £36). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Fano trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3901 | 6:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 8:37 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3901 | 6:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 8:37 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 7:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 9:37 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 7:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 9:37 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 603 | 8:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h54 | 9:54 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 603 | 8:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h54 | 9:54 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 8:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h05 | 10:39 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 8:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h05 | 10:39 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 9:12 Bologna Centrale | 3h06 | 12:18 Fano station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 9:12 Bologna Centrale | 3h06 | 12:18 Fano station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 | 10:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 12:37 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 | 10:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 12:37 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 1775 | 11:12 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 13:15 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 1775 | 11:12 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 13:15 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 11:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 14:01 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 11:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 14:01 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805+ Regionale Veloce 1775 | 11:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 13:15 Fano station | 1 change | |
Intercity 607 | 12:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 13:49 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 607 | 12:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 13:49 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 1545 | 12:25 Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 14:25 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 1545 | 12:25 Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 14:25 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 12:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h05 | 14:39 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 12:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h05 | 14:39 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ Intercity 1545 | 12:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h40 | 14:25 Fano station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 | 13:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h04 | 15:38 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 | 13:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h04 | 15:38 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809+ Regionale 4247 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 15:13 Fano station | 1 change | |
Intercity 609 | 14:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 15:49 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 609 | 14:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 15:49 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 14:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 16:37 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 14:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 16:37 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811+ Regionale 4249 | 14:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 16:17 Fano station | 1 change | |
Intercity 611 | 16:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 17:49 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 611 | 16:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 17:49 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 | 16:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h07 | 18:41 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 | 16:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h07 | 18:41 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ Regionale Veloce 3929 | 16:55 Bologna Centrale | 1h46 | 18:41 Fano station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 1743 | 17:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 18:47 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 1743 | 17:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 18:47 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 | 17:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h04 | 19:38 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 | 17:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h04 | 19:38 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 613 | 18:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h51 | 19:51 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 613 | 18:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h51 | 19:51 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 18:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 20:37 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 18:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 20:37 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 20:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 22:37 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 20:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 22:37 Fano station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bologna to Fano run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 153 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 0:27 |
Last train 23:40 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Fano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Fano trip today.
Civic museum displaying archaeology, paintings and local history collections inside Palazzo Malatestiano, useful for understanding Fano through the centuries.
Archaeological area and small museum preserving mosaics and remains from Roman Fano. A compact but rewarding stop for ancient history enthusiasts.
Museum dedicated to Fano’s famous Carnival, with floats, masks and visual material. It offers a lively look at one of the city’s best-known traditions.
Fano’s main square, lined with historic buildings and cafés, is the social heart of the old town and a practical base for sightseeing on foot.
Long seaside promenade popular for walks, sea views and beach access. It is especially pleasant in the evening and during warmer months.
Canal-side area near the harbour where fishing boats, old walls and maritime life meet. It offers a more local view of Fano beyond the main square.
Brodetto alla fanese is Fano’s traditional fish stew, made without tomato and balanced with vinegar. It reflects the city’s old Adriatic fishing culture.
Passatelli in brodo are breadcrumbs, eggs and cheese pressed into short noodles and served in broth. A comforting Marche dish often eaten on Sundays and feast days.
Tagliatelle al ragù is a classic handmade pasta with slow-cooked meat sauce, common in Fano homes and trattorie across the Marche hinterland.
Established seafood restaurant known for Adriatic fish dishes and a polished but relaxed setting near the historic centre.
Traditional restaurant serving Marche specialities and seafood in a warm, classic atmosphere popular with local diners.
Casual, well-known spot for local seafood and regional cooking, with an unfussy atmosphere suited to a relaxed lunch or dinner.
Moderate for an Italian Adriatic town: hotels peak in summer, dining is reasonable, and local buses are low-cost versus larger tourist cities.
Service is usually included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Fano by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Fano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Fano trains use the Bologna Centrale to Fano station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Fano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Fano is 2 km from Fano city centre. Public transport options include:
Fano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Isaan Thai Restaurant, McDonald's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Fano. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Fano. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Fano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Fano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fano: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Augustus, Hotel De La Ville, Hotel Amelia.
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