Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Ravenna

If you’re looking for affordable options, Il Rifugio dei Golosi (2 Via Raggio) and Osteria La Baita (25C Via Naviglio) are great picks.

When to visit Ravenna

Ravenna in January
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ravenna in January
Estimated hotel price
£38
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 46 miles from Ravenna.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Ravenna. The train journey from Ravenna to Brindisi takes 7h 30m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palermo, expect to pay about £86 for a 18h 41m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Ravenna is the busiest station in Ravenna. Another popular train station is Ravenna Classe, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ravenna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 164 miles from Ravenna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Ravenna. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Ravenna takes 795 miles and will cost you around £23. From Catania, the ticket costs about £67 for a journey of 1320 miles. The most popular bus station is Ravenna Casal Borsetti, located 10 miles from the city centre of Ravenna. Ravenna Via della Fontana is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles 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 46 miles from Ravenna.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Ravenna. The train journey from Ravenna to Brindisi takes 7h 30m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palermo, expect to pay about £86 for a 18h 41m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Ravenna is the busiest station in Ravenna. Another popular train station is Ravenna Classe, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ravenna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 164 miles from Ravenna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Ravenna. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Ravenna takes 795 miles and will cost you around £23. From Catania, the ticket costs about £67 for a journey of 1320 miles. The most popular bus station is Ravenna Casal Borsetti, located 10 miles from the city centre of Ravenna. Ravenna Via della Fontana is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Ravenna

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Ravenna

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ravenna

Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ravenna

Most booked hotels in Ravenna

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Grand Hotel Mattei
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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B&B Hotel Ravenna
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Astoria
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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NH Ravenna
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Columbia
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£63+
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Club Hotel Dante
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£136+
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Hiring a car in Ravenna

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Ravenna is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Ravenna is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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