It’s so easy; everyone should take a Train to go on Holidays, to Rimini / Riccione in Emilia-Romagna. If you don’t have too much luggage, it’s just so lovely just to sit there, watch the landscape passing by, and arriving relaxed to your holiday destination. To hustle with traffic on the motorway or Tangenziale, no delayed flights or lost luggage, just an enjoyable train ride. Okay, personally I would not choose to travel by train all from London to Rimini or Riccione, but within Italy, always for sure. I have travelled all across Italy by Train, and I have never had any issues or long delays. Also, if you book online and in advance, the Tickets are affordable, and you only have to show your printed ticket.
For a Train Travel to the Adriatic coast of Emilia-Romagna, with the most famous beach holiday destinations being Rimini and Riccione, and you are travelling from northern Italy, you have to pass via Bologna, and most likely have also to change trains there. Make sure you chose a connection with a good transfer time, just in case your first train to Bologna is delayed. From Bologna, the train ride is delightful, with only 52 minutes to Rimini and eight more minutes to Riccione.
Pictures: Taking a regional Train to Rimini / Riccione in Emilia-Romagna
More train travel: all Train in Italy and Regional Train Travel posts, plus Rimini and Riccione stories in the Emilia-Romagna category. Before boarding read about the smartphone apps for train travel in Italy, compare with my italo train trip from Naples to Rome, and then check in at Hotel Atilius Riccione or grab a Nutella crepe on Viale Dante.
FAQ: Train to Rimini and Riccione
How do I get by train to Rimini or Riccione?
Coming from northern Italy you pass via Bologna and most likely change trains there. From Bologna the regional train takes about 52 minutes to Rimini and eight more minutes to Riccione.
Do I need to change trains in Bologna?
Most likely yes. Choose a connection with a good transfer time in case your first train to Bologna is delayed.
Is the train better than driving?
If you do not have too much luggage, I found it lovely: no traffic on the motorway, no delayed flights or lost luggage and a relaxed arrival.
Are train tickets affordable?
If you book online and in advance, tickets were affordable at the time of writing. Fares change, so check the current prices.
Do I need to print my ticket?
At the time of writing I only had to show my printed ticket. Check the current ticket rules of the operator before travelling.
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