The average train between Rimini and Bologna takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Rimini to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Rimini and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rimini is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Bologna Centrale and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rimini to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Rimini station and arriving at Bologna station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Rimini to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Rimini station.
Rimini to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Tiburtina station.
Book your Rimini to Bologna train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and 4 other operators.
The distance between Rimini and Bologna is 238.4 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from Rimini to Bologna via Bologna Centrale and Roma Tiburtina in around 3h 40m.