How to travel from Rome to Ravenna, Italy

The distance between Rome and Ravenna is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rome to Ravenna by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Ravenna Piazza Aldo Moro.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Train

Take the train to Ravenna.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Ravenna.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance364km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Ravenna

There are several options for getting from Rome to Ravenna by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Rome and Ravenna is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Rome and Ravenna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Ravenna is to take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Ravenna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Ravenna. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rome and Ravenna with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Rome and Ravenna. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Rome and Ravenna. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Ravenna with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 3hrs.

Marino Autolinee and BonelliBus s.a.s. run regular bus services between Rome and Ravenna. Buses run once a week and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Ravenna. We recommend that you take the train to Ravenna. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Rome and Ravenna. The distance is around 364km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Ravenna is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Ravenna

Transport options from Rome to Ravenna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
€40($40)
twice daily368km (229 miles)
Bus to Cervia Resistenza7h 20m
€42($42)
once daily473km (294 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€40($40)
once daily402km (250 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€55($55)
on demand364km (226 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