The best way to reach Bertinoro consists of taking a train from Bologna to Forli, and then a bus from Forlì to Bertinoro.
Getting from the Airport of Bologna to the City Center:G. Marconi International Airport, which serves Bologna, is about 10km to the north-west of the city. You have two options for reaching the center (where the train station is located) from the airport:
Special "Aerobus" service. The bus runs from 05.20 to 23.50 at about 30-minute intervals and makes only 4 stops in the city center, including the train station. Tickets may be purchased on board (8000 Lire). The trip takes around 25 minutes.
Taxi. The trip takes around 15 minutes (barring traffic jams) and should cost around 25000 Lire.
Several trains leave from Bologna to Forlì (more than one per hour): see the Italian Railways FFSS. In the case you do not reach Bologna by plane, see also The German Railways.
Getting from Forlì to Bertinoro:The bus station (via Oriani) is close to the train station of Forlì (about 200 mt.). The bus runs from 07.10 (09.10 on Sunday) to 19.35 (19.10 on Sunday). The trip takes around 25 minutes. Another option for reaching Bertinoro from the train station of Forlì is the taxi: the trip should cost around 45000 Lire.