Ravenna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ravenna

With a population of 80.868, Ravenna is a must-see destination in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ravenna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ravenna

Ravenna in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ravenna in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ravenna

Plane

Although Ravenna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 74 km from Ravenna. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

PKP Intercity is the most popular train carrier serving Ravenna, followed by Trenitalia. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Ravenna is the busiest station in Ravenna. Another popular train station is Ravenna Classe, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ravenna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 264 km from Ravenna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Ravenna. From Catania, the bus ride to Ravenna takes 2100 km and will cost you around £94. From Turin, the ticket costs about £77 for a journey of 2253 km. The most popular bus station is Ravenna Casal Borsetti, located 17 km from the city centre of Ravenna. Ravenna Via della Fontana is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Ravenna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 74 km from Ravenna. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

PKP Intercity is the most popular train carrier serving Ravenna, followed by Trenitalia. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Ravenna is the busiest station in Ravenna. Another popular train station is Ravenna Classe, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ravenna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 264 km from Ravenna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Ravenna. From Catania, the bus ride to Ravenna takes 2100 km and will cost you around £94. From Turin, the ticket costs about £77 for a journey of 2253 km. The most popular bus station is Ravenna Casal Borsetti, located 17 km from the city centre of Ravenna. Ravenna Via della Fontana is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Ravenna

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ravenna

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £148 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ravenna

Most booked hotels in Ravenna

Palazzo Galletti Abbiosi
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£118+
B&B Hotel Ravenna
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Grand Hotel Mattei
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£79+
Astoria
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£67+
NH Ravenna
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Hotel Genzianella
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£59+

Hiring a car in Ravenna

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Ravenna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. The most frequently booked car type in Ravenna is Economy (Lancia Ypsilon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat 500X or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Ravenna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. The most frequently booked car type in Ravenna is Economy (Lancia Ypsilon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat 500X or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.