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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 18 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£18
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 9 m
Trains on 18 Sept
39
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riccione to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riccione to Bologna will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 39 trains from Riccione to Bologna, including 27 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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.
Regionale 4486 · Regionale TTPER 17468 · Regionale TTPER 17558
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918
Regionale Veloce 18134
Regionale TTPER 3936
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914
FRECCIAROSSA 9806
FRECCIAROSSA 9808
FRECCIAROSSA 8810
FRECCIAROSSA 8830
FRECCIAROSSA 8828Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riccione to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. 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 £11, while a coach costs an average of £20.
Distance: 119 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price | £28 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Riccione to Bologna:
A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Riccione to Bologna costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 10m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £17. The journey takes 1h 28m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Riccione to Bologna trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 608 | 13:38 Riccione station | 1h22 | 15:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918+ FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 13:47 Riccione station | 1h28 | 15:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 13:47 Riccione station | 1h39 | 15:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 4238 · Regionale TTPER 17464 · Regionale TTPER 17554 | 14:54 Riccione station | 2h01 | 16:55 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 4238+ FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 14:54 Riccione station | 1h21 | 16:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 610 | 15:38 Riccione station | 1h22 | 17:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 15:44 Riccione station | 1h42 | 17:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 15:44 Riccione station | 1h31 | 17:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 4486 · Regionale TTPER 17468 · Regionale TTPER 17558 | 16:54 Riccione station | 2h01 | 18:55 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 612 | 17:38 Riccione station | 1h23 | 19:01 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 17:46 Riccione station | 1h40 | 19:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808 | 18:06 Riccione station | 1h09 | 19:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 18:42 Riccione station | 1h44 | 20:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 4246 · Regionale TTPER 17452 | 18:54 Riccione station | 1h54 | 20:48 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 19:04 Riccione station | 1h11 | 20:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 614 | 19:38 Riccione station | 1h22 | 21:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 19:44 Riccione station | 1h42 | 21:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 21:05 Riccione station | 1h10 | 22:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3932 | 21:50 Riccione station | 1h31 | 23:21 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902+ FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 5:46 Riccione station | 1h29 | 7:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 5:46 Riccione station | 1h40 | 7:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3936 | 6:29 Riccione station | 1h17 | 7:46 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ FRECCIAROSSA 9802 | 6:45 Riccione station | 1h25 | 8:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 6:45 Riccione station | 1h41 | 8:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 4230 · Regionale TTPER 17448 | 7:14 Riccione station | 1h51 | 9:05 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 7:50 Riccione station | 1h36 | 9:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 8:04 Riccione station | 1h11 | 9:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 8:49 Riccione station | 1h37 | 10:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 604 | 9:38 Riccione station | 1h23 | 11:01 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 9:46 Riccione station | 1h40 | 11:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 1722 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 10:00 Riccione station | 2h26 | 12:26 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 10:06 Riccione station | 1h09 | 11:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 11:11 Riccione station | 1h04 | 12:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 18134 | 11:28 Riccione station | 1h36 | 13:04 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 606 | 11:38 Riccione station | 1h22 | 13:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 11:46 Riccione station | 1h40 | 13:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914+ FRECCIAROSSA 8814 | 11:46 Riccione station | 1h29 | 13:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 12:46 Riccione station | 1h40 | 14:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916+ FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 12:46 Riccione station | 1h29 | 14:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
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Trains from Riccione to Bologna run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:46 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
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An engaging museum on Bologna’s industrial and social history, with working models, scientific instruments, and practical displays for curious visitors.
Bologna’s grand central square is the city’s social and architectural heart, framed by major civic buildings and lively throughout the day.
A long porticoed walk climbing towards San Luca, combining daily local life, historic architecture, and one of Bologna’s classic walking routes.
This covered market street preserves medieval character under porticoes and is ideal for a short walk between historic shops and central landmarks.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with slow-cooked ragù. It is Bologna’s signature pasta dish and traditionally differs from spaghetti bolognese found abroad.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta served in rich capon or beef broth. A festive classic closely tied to Bolognese family cooking and winter meals.
Green pasta sheets layered with ragù, béchamel and Parmigiano Reggiano. This baked dish is a traditional Sunday and holiday favourite in Bologna.
Historic osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta and traditional meat dishes in a warm, old-world dining room near the city centre.
Refined restaurant serving contemporary Italian cuisine in elegant rooms inside Palazzo Fava, suited to a special-occasion meal.
Long-standing trattoria popular for tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù and other local staples in a simple, bustling setting.
Moderate for Italy: lodging is mid-priced, meals are reasonable, and local buses are cheap, though central hotel rates rise in peak season and during major fairs.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included; round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Bologna Centrale -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riccione to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Riccione to Bologna trains use the Riccione to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Riccione and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Riccione 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, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Canasta, Ristorante Il Portico
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Riccione. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Riccione. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Riccione: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Riccione: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riccione: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Atlantic, Hotel Nautico, Hotel Mediterraneo.
Riccione, Viale Ascoli Piceno (Aquafan) is 1 km from Riccione city centre. Public transport options include:
Riccione, Viale Ascoli Piceno (Aquafan) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Riccione, Viale Ascoli Piceno (Aquafan). ATMs are available at Riccione, Viale Ascoli Piceno (Aquafan).
Ticket office support is available at Riccione, Viale Ascoli Piceno (Aquafan).
Available at Riccione, Viale Ascoli Piceno (Aquafan): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riccione, Viale Ascoli Piceno (Aquafan): Wheelchair accessible platform available.
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.
Bologna S. Vitale is 2 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna S. Vitale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
ATMs are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Parking, WC.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna S. Vitale: Elevators, ramps.
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