Public Transportation
One thing you won't have to worry about on the coast is public transportation in Riccione. Buses run in all directions, and some routes (such as to neighboring Rimini) have a frequency of 10-15 minutes until late at night.
If you want to go to Rimini, a transportation tip for tourists in Riccione is to take the trolleybus, which will take you to the city center of Rimini in just 40 minutes.
Buses
The bus service in the city is well thought out for the convenience and comfort of tourists, and all bus stops are numbered. For example, Stop No. 1 is the port in Rimini, Stop No. 6 is the train station, Stop No. 38 is the discotheque, and Stop No. 48-49 is the famous boutique alley on Viale Ceccarini.
Fare
As for the prices of transportation in Riccione, it depends on where you purchase the ticket. If you buy it on the bus, it will cost you 2 EUR, while in a tobacco shop, it will cost 1 EUR. One unique feature of tickets in Italy is that they are valid for 90 minutes. This means that during this time, you can transfer to another route completely free of charge. It is essential to validate the ticket on board and keep it until the end of the journey; otherwise, you may receive a significant fine from vigilant inspectors.
From the resort, you can easily plan a trip to Bologna or Venice, as there is excellent railway connectivity with other Italian cities.
Another form of public transportation in Riccione is bicycles. The promenade and the surrounding areas of the city have dedicated bike paths, and you can rent a bicycle on the beaches for a price of 3-5 EUR per hour.
