Wondering if a trip to the Adriatic for an afternoon is good idea, where to go such as Rimini or Cesenatico, how much time it would take and/or should we plan an overnite. Florence is our base with terminal down the street. Is Bologna also worthwhile for a day? How much time to get to such places? Any other destinations suggested for day rail travel? We understand rail travel is not expensive in Italy and seek making the most of our time as we are based in Florence. RSVP.

It will take 2.5-3 hours each way by train to Rimini or Cesenatico. The train goes via Bologna.

Bologna is possible (only one hour away by fastest train), but I think it has more to offer than is covered by a day trip.

Usual daytrips by rail mentioned here: Lucca, Pisa, Siena (although the bus is better), Arezzo, Orvieto

Hi Jor,

Train schedules at ww.trenitalia.com.

See my trip report for what we did on a daytrip to Bologna.
Ira’s Trip Report (Italy 2003)
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34451044

One day I did a RT from Florence to Assisi.

The next day, I did a RT from Florence to Volterra.

Hi there
just a question...why the adriatic?
no offense....just trying to help out
oriana

I recently did a R/T from florence to the Cinque Terre - visiting each of the 5 villages and back in Florence by early evening.