The cheapest and fastest trains from Imola to Bologna
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Imola to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Imola to Bologna will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 4 trains that leave Imola for Bologna on Fri, May 08, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 34 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.
9:08 PM0h32Imola9:40 PMBologna$51One-way0 transfers
6:34 PM0h21Imola6:55 PMBologna$51One-way0 transfers
12:38 PM0h32Imola1:10 PMBologna$61One-way0 transfers
11:08 AM0h34Imola11:42 AMBologna$61One-way0 transfers
6:34 PM0h21Imola6:55 PMBologna$51One-way0 transfers
9:08 PM0h32Imola9:40 PMBologna$51One-way0 transfers
12:38 PM0h32Imola1:10 PMBologna$61One-way0 transfers
11:08 AM0h34Imola11:42 AMBologna$61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Imola to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Imola to Bologna 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 22m. 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 $5.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Imola to Bologna:
A train is $0.19 (€0.15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Imola to Bologna costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
The journey is about 30m faster (22m by train vs 52m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 (€4) vs $11 (€9)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Imola to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Imola to Bologna trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17432 | 4:56 AM Imola station | 0h26 | 5:22 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 | 5:55 AM Imola station | 0h31 | 6:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17434 | 6:17 AM Imola station | 0h30 | 6:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17480 | 6:37 AM Imola station | 0h33 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 7:00 AM Imola station | 0h26 | 7:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17438 | 7:09 AM Imola station | 0h24 | 7:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 | 7:16 AM Imola station | 0h22 | 7:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17442 | 7:27 AM Imola station | 0h32 | 7:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 8:00 AM Imola station | 0h26 | 8:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17444 | 8:09 AM Imola station | 0h23 | 8:32 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17482 | 8:15 AM Imola station | 0h33 | 8:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17448 | 8:37 AM Imola station | 0h28 | 9:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 9:00 AM Imola station | 0h26 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17484 | 9:08 AM Imola station | 0h32 | 9:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17540 | 9:34 AM Imola station | 0h21 | 9:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17486 | 9:38 AM Imola station | 0h32 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 10:00 AM Imola station | 0h26 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17488 | 10:08 AM Imola station | 0h34 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17542 | 10:34 AM Imola station | 0h21 | 10:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 11:00 AM Imola station | 0h26 | 11:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17490 | 11:08 AM Imola station | 0h34 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17544 | 11:34 AM Imola station | 0h21 | 11:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 12:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17492 | 12:08 PM Imola station | 0h34 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17546 | 12:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 12:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 1:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17478 | 1:08 PM Imola station | 0h32 | 1:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17548 | 1:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 1:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17496 | 1:38 PM Imola station | 0h32 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 2:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 2:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17498 | 2:08 PM Imola station | 0h32 | 2:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17550 | 2:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 2:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 3:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 3:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17500 | 3:08 PM Imola station | 0h34 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17552 | 3:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 3:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17502 | 3:38 PM Imola station | 0h32 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 | 4:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 4:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17506 | 4:08 PM Imola station | 0h34 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17554 | 4:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 5:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 5:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17510 | 5:08 PM Imola station | 0h32 | 5:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17556 | 5:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 5:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 5:56 PM Imola station | 0h30 | 6:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17558 | 6:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 6:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17516 | 6:40 PM Imola station | 0h42 | 7:22 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 7:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 7:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17518 | 7:08 PM Imola station | 0h34 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17560 | 7:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 7:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 8:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17520 | 8:08 PM Imola station | 0h34 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17452 | 8:16 PM Imola station | 0h32 | 8:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17562 | 8:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 8:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 9:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 9:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17524 | 9:08 PM Imola station | 0h34 | 9:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17564 | 9:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 9:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3934 | 10:00 PM Imola station | 0h24 | 10:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17526 | 10:08 PM Imola station | 0h32 | 10:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 4004 | 10:40 PM Imola station | 0h20 | 11:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3932 | 11:00 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 11:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Imola to Bologna
Trains from Imola to Bologna run on average 47 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 47 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 21m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 47 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa from Imola to Bologna trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Imola and Bologna from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Imola to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Imola to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Imola to Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Piazzale Marabini.
- Ristorante San Domenico
- Osteria del Teatro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Donatello Imola
- Hotel Olimpia
- Euro Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Elevators, ramps.
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