Getting Around Forlì
Forlì sits on the Romagna plain along the Via Emilia, and its compact historic centre — with its medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and later architecture — is the part most visitors spend their time in. The city is also a provincial capital and a university town, so it has a working public transport network, but it is not a large metropolis: getting around is generally simple, and much of the centre is manageable on foot.
Walking
Walking is the most practical way to explore central Forlì. The historic centre preserves layers of architecture from successive periods, and the main sights, squares and streets are close together, so a visitor based centrally can cover a lot of ground on foot without needing transport at all. For longer hops across town, or in the heat of a Romagna summer — when temperatures can climb past 30 °C and occasionally reach 40 °C — you may prefer to use buses or a taxi instead.
Rail
Forlì's railway station (Stazione Ferroviaria) is on Piazzale Martiri d'Ungheria. It is the anchor of the city's public transport, and it sits on the main line running through the region: trains connect Forlì toward Faenza, Imola and Bologna in one direction, and toward Cesena, Rimini and Ancona in the other. This makes the station useful both for day trips along the Via Emilia and for arriving in the city in the first place.
Buses and public transport
Local and intercity buses are operated under the Start Romagna network. The Punto Bus Start Romagna intercity bus station is on Via Spadolini, right next to the railway station, which makes the rail-and-bus interchange straightforward. From there you can reach other locations across Romagna.
For tickets and passes, the region uses the Mi Muovo integrated public transport pass. Short-stay visitors may find the Mi Muovo Multibus useful — it is a multi-trip bus ticket designed for exactly this kind of short visit. If you plan to travel around Emilia-Romagna more widely, it is worth checking the regional pass options before buying single tickets.
Taxis and ride-hailing
Taxis are available in the city, and are a sensible option for short trips when walking isn't practical or when you are carrying luggage to or from the station. As with most Italian provincial cities, it is best to pick up a taxi at a rank or arrange one in advance rather than expecting to hail one on the street.
Airports and reaching the city
Forlì has its own airport, Aeroporto di Forlì "Luigi Ridolfi" (FRL), but it currently has no commercial services, so you cannot rely on it for scheduled flights into the city.
For practical purposes, the main airport serving Forlì is Bologna's Aeroporto G. Marconi (BLQ). It lies roughly an hour away by car, and the usual way to connect is by road — by car, taxi or airport transfer — or by continuing your journey by train from Bologna toward Forlì. Because Forlì's station is well connected along the Bologna–Rimini line, arriving via Bologna and finishing the trip by rail is a convenient option for many visitors.
Practical summary
- On foot: the best way to see the historic centre.
- Train: Forlì station (Piazzale Martiri d'Ungheria) links to Bologna, Faenza and Imola one way, and Cesena, Rimini and Ancona the other.
- Bus: Start Romagna services, with the Punto Bus station on Via Spadolini beside the railway station.
- Tickets: look for the regional Mi Muovo pass; short stays can use the Mi Muovo Multibus multi-trip ticket.
- Taxi: available for short trips and station transfers.
- Air: Forlì's own airport has no commercial flights; most visitors arrive via Bologna's Marconi airport, about an hour away by car, and can continue by train.