Rome to San Marino: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 226 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train 2 transfer(s) | Trenitalia + Bonelli Bus Shuttle | About 6h 5m |
Check fare
Fare source checked: 14 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Trenitalia + Bonelli Bus Shuttle |
Dep: Roma Termini, via Bologna and Rimini
Arr: San Marino Ex Stazione, Park 2 Bus
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The reviewed connection starts at Roma Termini at 06:35, changes at Bologna Centrale to the 09:34 regional train, then takes the 11:45 Rimini bus to San Marino Ex Stazione at 12:40. It takes about six hours with two changes; other departures differ. Allow for Bologna’s AV-to-surface platforms and the Rimini bus stop. The autumn bus timetable ends on 7 November 2026. Its adult €7 single is separate from rail; a reservation guarantees carriage, not a seat. |
Choosing your journey
Take the train to Rimini, then the separate international bus uphill. A route via Bologna has two changes; allow a substantial travel day.
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Book the railway and uphill bus as separate stages
Search Roma Termini to Rimini, comparing the trains available for your date. A route via Bologna needs a train change there and another change from train to bus in Rimini. Other rail options may have a different pattern, so read the complete itinerary before buying.
Then choose the Bonelli and Benedettini bus from Rimini railway station to San Marino, Ex Stazione, Park 2 Bus. The published full ride takes about 55 minutes and costs €7 single. Reserve a bus that leaves enough time for the train delay buffer and walk to its stop.
Allow a substantial travel day
Roughly 5½–7 hours is a planning range for the combined journey, not a guaranteed connection. Check the chosen rail service, bus departure and waiting time. Add the walk from your Rome room and the uphill arrival into San Marino's centre.
The comparison row describes a journey via Bologna with two changes. It is not a direct railway into San Marino. The total fare depends on the train you choose; add the separate bus rather than treating its €7 as the entire Rome journey.
Keep arrival flexible
Booking the international bus guarantees carriage on the chosen departure, not a seat. Save the ticket and exact stop. Ask your San Marino accommodation about luggage access before planning an attraction immediately after arrival.
Use the historic-centre guide or Borgo Maggiore guide to choose the arrival that fits your room. A meal and short walk are enough for the first evening after this transfer.
