Day Trip to San Marino from Bologna: Exact Train and Bus Schedule

The step-by-step transit guide to visiting San Marino from Bologna Centrale in under 2 hours.

Written by ETH Editorial Team

Published: Aug 09, 2026 • Fact-checked by ETH Editorial Team

• How to Visit San Marino as a Day Trip from Bologna

How to Visit San Marino as a Day Trip from Bologna

Bologna is the ideal metropolitan base for a day trip to the independent Republic of San Marino.

Step-by-Step Transit Route

Step 1: Train from Bologna Centrale to Rimini: Trenitalia Regional and Frecciarossa trains depart Bologna for Rimini every 20 to 30 minutes (55 mins to 1h15, €10.80 for Regional).
Step 2: Connect to the San Marino Shuttle: Exit Rimini train station, cross the street to the bus shelter outside Hotel Napoleon, and board the Bonelli Bus (45 mins, €6.00).
Total One-Way Journey: 1 hour 45 minutes; total return transit cost €33.60.

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