4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna to Imola
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
26 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Imola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Imola will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bologna for Imola on Tue, May 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 12 the direct buses cover the 34 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Tue, May 12 the slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:00 AM0h10Bologna8:10 AMImola$31One-way0 transfers- 9:20 PM0h20Bologna9:40 PMImola$31One-way0 transfers
- 5:10 PM0h30Bologna5:40 PMImola$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 PM0h30Bologna8:10 PMImola$51One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 AM0h40Bologna8:20 AMImola$71One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM0h10Bologna8:10 AMImola$31One-way0 transfers
- 9:20 PM0h20Bologna9:40 PMImola$31One-way0 transfers
- 5:10 PM0h30Bologna5:40 PMImola$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 PM0h30Bologna8:10 PMImola$51One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 AM0h40Bologna8:20 AMImola$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna to Imola
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Imola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Imola:
A train is $0.03 (€0.02) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Imola costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Imola take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (46m by bus vs 50m by car) and save roughly $5 (€4) compared to fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $11 (€9)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, TPER spa.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Bologna to Imola Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Bologna to Imola bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Imola buses for today, Monday, May 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:50 PM Bologna | 0h10 | 8:00 PM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 PM Bologna | 0h20 | 8:20 PM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 PM Bologna | 0h50 | 9:50 PM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 12 | |||||
| 7:40 AM Bologna | 0h40 | 8:20 AM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 AM Bologna | 0h10 | 8:10 AM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:10 PM Bologna | 0h30 | 5:40 PM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Imola
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Buses from Bologna to Imola run on average 4 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:38, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average bus duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:38 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, TPER spa from Bologna to ImolaYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Imola with BlaBlaCar, TPER spa for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Imola
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