- Must visit
Palazzo Tozzoni
A house museum in a noble residence with furnished rooms and collections, offering one of the best immersive views of upper-class life in Imola.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Imola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Imola will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 5 trains that leave Florence for Imola on Sat, Aug 01, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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.










Trains from Florence to Imola run on average 62 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Trains per day 62 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 5 days |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Imola trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:40 PM Florence | 3h19 | 9:59 PM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
![]() | 4:00 AM Florence | 3h08 | 7:08 AM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Florence | 3h14 | 12:54 PM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Florence | 3h14 | 1:54 PM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Florence | 3h14 | 2:54 PM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Florence | 3h14 | 3:54 PM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Fresh egg pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach, typical of Romagna. It is a festive staple often served with butter, sage, or ragù.
Hand-cut egg pasta ribbons from Emilia-Romagna, traditionally served with rich meat ragù. A classic Sunday dish across the area around Imola.
Small hand-rolled pasta cooked in broth or with sauce. It is one of Romagna’s most emblematic homemade pastas and a point of local pride.
Refined Michelin-starred dining inside Palazzo Tozzoni. Seasonal tasting menus highlight Romagna ingredients in an elegant historic setting.
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Moderate for Italy: lodging and dining are below major tourist cities, while local transit and coffee stay reasonably priced.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Imola Railway Station -> Piazza Matteotti, Imola
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Imola by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Imola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence to Imola trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Imola station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and Imola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Imola has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante San Domenico, Osteria del Teatro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Imola. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Imola. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Imola: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Imola: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Imola: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Donatello Imola, Hotel Olimpia, Euro Hotel.
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