There are 14 ways to get from London to Rimini by plane, train, night bus, bus, car, car train or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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Cheapest option
Fly London Stansted to Ancona, train • 7h 22m
12 alternative options
Fly London Heathrow to Venice, train • 7h 46m
Fly London Stansted to Venice, train • 8h 14m
Train via Strasbourg • 14h 28m
Train • 15h 10m
Night bus, bus • 27h 54m
Bus • 28h 35m
Drive, Eurotunnel • 15h 23m
Drive, car ferry • 16h 29m
London to Rimini by train and walk
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Rimini is to bus which costs £75 - £100 and takes 28h 35m.
The fastest way to get from London to Rimini is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs £80 - £370.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Rimini. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Rimini via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Rimini. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Rimini via Paris-Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB, Milano Centrale Station and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between London and Rimini is 1303 km.
The best way to get from London to Rimini without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 14h 28m and costs £320 - £750.
It takes approximately 6h to get from London to Rimini, including transfers.
London to Rimini bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Rimini train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Rimini is to train via Strasbourg which takes 14h 28m and costs £320 - £750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £100 and takes 28h 35m.
- Distance: 1302.5 km
- Duration: 6h
What companies run services between London, England and Rimini, Italy?
You can take a train from London King's Cross to Rimini via Paris Nord, Paris-Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB, Milano Centrale Station, and Bologna Centrale in around 14h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Rimini via Frankfurt central train station and Frankfurt in around 28h 35m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €700
Flights from London City to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €600
Flights from London Heathrow to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €220 - €850
Flights from London Gatwick to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €340
Flights from London Heathrow to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €750
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €310
Flights from London Stansted to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €450
Flights from London Stansted to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €330
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
Flights from London City to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €700
Flights from London Heathrow to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650
Flights from London Heathrow to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €700
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
Flights from London City to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €210 - €550
Flights from London Gatwick to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €500
Flights from London Heathrow to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €950
Flights from London Heathrow to Florence via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €950
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €340
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Stansted to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €440
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €750
Flights from London Heathrow to Venice via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €800
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City to Florence via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €750
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from London City to Florence via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from London City to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €210 - €550
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €30 - €50
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Ancona to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Milano Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €25 - €35
- Base Standard
- €45 - €65
- Base Premium
- €55 - €85
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
Train from Ancona to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €15
Train from Milano Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €28
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €14 - €16
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Ancona to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €19 - €21
Frequently asked questions
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €28 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €29 - €40
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €45
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €50
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €11 - €17
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Schedules at
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Anytime Standard
- €18 - €25
Rome2Rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €120 - €350
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- €320 - €350
- Standard
- €120 - €150
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210
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Train from Paris-Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €95
- 1st Class
- €95 - €130
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano P.Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130 - €220
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €130 - €180
- 1st Class
- €160 - €220
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €80
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110 - €160
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €24 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Milano Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €210
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Night bus from London Victoria to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +393293958604
- info@pistoiaviaggi.com
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
- Phone
- +389 75 209 209
- hakkomerc@gmail.com
- Website
- hakbus.org
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- hakbus.org
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0745 638 910
- transnicolaescu@yahoo.com
- Website
- transnicolaescu.ro
Bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- transnicolaescu.ro
- Phone
- +39 098 3520 315
- info@fsbusitaliafast.it
- Website
- simetbus.it
Bus from Frankfurt to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €80 - €100
- Schedules at
- simetbus.it
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75 - €190
- On Foot
- €35 - €45
- Phone
- 01304 448866.
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- P&O Ferries
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London to Rimini bus services, operated by Busitalia Simet S.p.A., arrive at Rimini station.
Rimini is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 9:41 AM in London and 10:41 AM in Rimini.
London to Rimini train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Rimini station.
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