Roman streets and Renaissance squares sit behind a long, animated beach city whose neighbourhoods change character kilometre by kilometre.
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See passesRimini. On the Bologna to Ancona line with frequent regional and some high speed stops; the old town is a 10 minute walk one way, the beach district about 15 minutes the other.
Urban single €1.50: one urban zone; EUR 2.00 if bought on board.
Passes: Romagna Smart Pass 3 days €11, Romagna Smart Pass 7 days €22.
The Metromare rapid busway links Rimini station to Riccione along the beach strip; the ordinary urban ticket covers the Rimini stretch.
Start Romagna app, WhatsApp ticketing, tabaccherie and newsstands, or tap a contactless card on board.
Validate at the machines when boarding; app tickets activate at purchase.
Staying near your hotel beach you may need no transit at all; the Smart Pass earns its keep if you hop the riviera or ride the Metromare daily.
Official sites: Start Romagna fares (from 1 June 2026) · Metromare (Start Romagna) · Getting to Rimini (Rimini Turismo)
Fares and details verified against official sources, July 2026. Prices can change; the official links above always have the latest.
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City guide updated July 2026
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