How to travel from Genoa to Rimini, Italy

The distance between Genoa and Rimini is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Genoa to Rimini by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Rogoredo then Bologna Centrale and then to Rimini.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Fly to Forli (FRL), Train

Fly from Genoa (GOA) to Forli (FRL) then take the train to Rimini.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Rimini.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)

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Drive

Drive to Rimini.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance412km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Rimini

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Rimini by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Genoa and Rimini is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Genoa and Rimini by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Rimini is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Rimini, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Rimini. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Rimini. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Rogoredo and Bologna Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways, ItaloTreno, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Genoa and Rimini. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Genoa and Rimini. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Rimini. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

FlixBus, Itabus, Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A., Autolinee Federico and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Genoa and Rimini. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Rimini. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Rimini. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Rimini is Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Rimini. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Genoa and Rimini. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Rimini is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Rimini

Transport options from Genoa to Rimini
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€45($45)
every 4 hours446km (277 miles)
Train via Parma5h 25m
€42($42)
once daily404km (251 miles)
Fly to Forli (FRL), Train + 2 similar
4h 40m
€180($180)
every 4 hours1,782km (1,107 miles)
Fly to Florence (FLR), train4h 45m
€170($170)
every 3 hours859km (534 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
€315($315)
every 3 hours1,405km (873 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 55m
€31($31)
every 20 mins409km (254 miles)
Bus via Florence - Villa Constanza6h 35m
€52($52)
3 times a week512km (318 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€62($62)
on demand412km (256 miles)

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Airports near Rimini

The following major airports near Rimini offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Rimini
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Rimini
AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Rimini