How to travel from Ostia to Ravenna, Italy

The distance between Ostia and Ravenna is around 403km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ostia to Ravenna 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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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Forli then take the bus to Circonvallazione al Molino.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Faenza.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Bus

Take the bus to Fiumicino - Airport, Rome Tiburtina Bus station then Cesena Bus Station and then to Ravenna.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Ravenna.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance403km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostia and Ravenna

There are several options for getting from Ostia to Ravenna by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Ostia and Ravenna is around 403km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (185 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Ostia and Ravenna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ostia to Ravenna is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Ostia and Ravenna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostia and Ravenna. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ostia to Ravenna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Porta S. Paolo, Termini, Bologna Centrale and Faenza. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Ostia and Ravenna. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Ostia and Ravenna. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ostia to Ravenna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fiumicino - Airport, Rome Tiburtina Bus station and Cesena Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Cotral, FlixBus, Prontobus, Sulga Autolinee, Marino Autolinee, Start Romagna and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Ostia and Ravenna. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostia to Ravenna. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Forli then take the bus to Circonvallazione al Molino. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Ravenna is Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Ravenna. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) 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 Ostia and Ravenna. The distance is around 403km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostia to Ravenna is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ostia and Ravenna

Transport options from Ostia to Ravenna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 60m
€130($130)
every 4 hours435km (270 miles)
Fly to Florence (FLR), train and bus3h 40m
€530($535)
every 4 hours449km (279 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€50($50)
once daily463km (288 miles)
Train to Ravenna5h 15m
€44($44)
once daily431km (268 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
€62($62)
3 times a week421km (262 miles)
Bus to Ravenna7h 30m
€41($41)
6 times a week435km (270 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€61($61)
on demand403km (251 miles)

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Airports near Ravenna

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

FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Ravenna
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Ravenna
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Ravenna