There are 4 ways to get from Rimini to Florence by train, bus, rideshare or car
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Rimini to Florence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Florence is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Rimini to Florence is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €8 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimini station to Florence. However, there are services departing from Rimini Train Station and arriving at Florence Piazzale Montelungo via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Rimini to Florence. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Rimini and Florence is 202 km. The road distance is 224.6 km.
The best way to get from Rimini to Florence without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €8 - €65.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Rimini to Florence, including transfers.
Rimini to Florence bus services, operated by Shuttle Italy Airport, depart from Rimini Train Station.
Rimini to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Rimini station.
The best way to get from Rimini to Florence is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €8 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 and takes 3h 55m.
- Distance: 202.2 km
- Duration: 1h 46m
What companies run services between Rimini, Italy and Florence, Italy?
You can take a train from Rimini to Florence via Bologna Centrale in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rimini to Florence via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Bus Stop in around 3h 55m.
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 Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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 Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5 - €15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €5 - €8
- Base Standard
- €8 - €12
- Base Premium
- €10 - €15
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 Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €5 - €7
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 Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €14 - €16
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
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 Bologna Centrale to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €8 - €11
- Smart Flex
- €9 - €12
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €0 - €9
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €0 - €3
- Seating Carriage
- €1 - €9
- Couchette Carriage
- €5 - €7
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- Phone
- +39 0541 60010
- info@shuttleriminibologna.it
- Website
- shuttleitalyairport.it
Bus from Rimini Train Station to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- shuttleitalyairport.it
- Standard Fare
- €25
- Phone
- +39 328 4669339
- info@appenninoshuttle.it
- Website
- appenninoshuttle.it
Bus from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Bus Stop to Florence Piazzale Montelungo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- appenninoshuttle.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rimini to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Rimini to Florence bus services, operated by Appennino Shuttle, arrive at Florence Piazzale Montelungo station.
Rimini to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rimini to Florence is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Rimini to Florence.
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