- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier fine art gallery, known for Italian masters such as Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna. A top choice for classic art lovers.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Imola station to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Imola station to Milan Centrale will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 5 trains that leave Imola station for Milan Centrale on Mon, May 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 234 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 45 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Imola station to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Imola station to Milan Centrale:
A bus is $0.94 (€0.76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Imola station to Milan Centrale costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
The journey is about 21m faster (2h 22m by train vs 2h 43m by car) and roughly $49 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $76 (€61)). 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 Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Imola station to Milan Centrale trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 | 10:00 AM Imola station | 4h45 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908+ FRECCIAROSSA 9618 | 10:00 AM Imola station | 1h58 | 11:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908+ 9978 | 10:00 AM Imola station | 4h15 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17488+ Intercity 604 | 10:08 AM Imola station | 3h32 | 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17488+ 9924 | 10:08 AM Imola station | 4h12 | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17488+ 9978 | 10:08 AM Imola station | 4h07 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17542+ FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 10:34 AM Imola station | 1h56 | 12:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17542+ 9924 | 10:34 AM Imola station | 3h46 | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17542+ 9982 | 10:34 AM Imola station | 5h41 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17542+ 9978 | 10:34 AM Imola station | 3h41 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 | 11:00 AM Imola station | 3h45 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TRENORD 10870 · Regionale TTPER 2472 | 11:00 AM Imola station | 4h45 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910+ 9978 | 11:00 AM Imola station | 3h15 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910+ 9982 | 11:00 AM Imola station | 5h15 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910+ 9924 | 11:00 AM Imola station | 3h20 | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17544+ FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 11:34 AM Imola station | 1h51 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17544 · Regionale Veloce 3850 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 11:34 AM Imola station | 4h01 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17544+ 9978 | 11:34 AM Imola station | 2h41 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17544+ 9982 | 11:34 AM Imola station | 4h41 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17544+ 9924 | 11:34 AM Imola station | 2h46 | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 · Regionale TTPER 2472 | 12:00 PM Imola station | 3h45 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912+ 9978 | 12:00 PM Imola station | 2h15 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1776 · Regionale TTPER 17414 · Regionale TTPER 2472 | 12:10 PM Imola station | 3h35 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 1776+ Intercity 606 | 12:10 PM Imola station | 3h20 | 3:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1776+ FRECCIAROSSA 9626 | 12:10 PM Imola station | 1h48 | 1:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1776+ 9924 | 12:10 PM Imola station | 2h10 | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1776+ 9978 | 12:10 PM Imola station | 2h05 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17546+ 9978 | 12:34 PM Imola station | 1h41 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17546+ 9982 | 12:34 PM Imola station | 3h41 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17546+ 9928 | 12:34 PM Imola station | 2h46 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2490 | 1:00 PM Imola station | 3h45 | 4:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale TRENORD 10874 · Regionale TRENORD 2176 | 1:00 PM Imola station | 4h40 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914+ 9928 | 1:00 PM Imola station | 2h20 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914+ 9982 | 1:00 PM Imola station | 3h15 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914+ 9932 | 1:00 PM Imola station | 3h20 | 4:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 32552+ FRECCIAROSSA 9632 | 1:34 PM Imola station | 2h01 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 32552 · Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 | 1:34 PM Imola station | 4h01 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 32552+ 9982 | 1:34 PM Imola station | 2h41 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 32552+ 9932 | 1:34 PM Imola station | 2h46 | 4:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 32552+ 9944 | 1:34 PM Imola station | 8h11 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 2:00 PM Imola station | 4h45 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916+ 9982 | 2:00 PM Imola station | 2h15 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17498+ Intercity 608 | 2:08 PM Imola station | 3h37 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17498+ 9932 | 2:08 PM Imola station | 2h12 | 4:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17498+ 9982 | 2:08 PM Imola station | 2h07 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 32564+ 9990 | 2:34 PM Imola station | 5h41 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 32564+ 9982 | 2:34 PM Imola station | 1h41 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 32564+ 9944 | 2:34 PM Imola station | 7h11 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TRENORD 10878 · Regionale TTPER 2480 | 3:00 PM Imola station | 4h45 | 7:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 3:00 PM Imola station | 3h45 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918+ 9948 | 3:00 PM Imola station | 5h20 | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918+ 9944 | 3:00 PM Imola station | 6h45 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918+ 9990 | 3:00 PM Imola station | 5h15 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17552 · Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 3:34 PM Imola station | 4h01 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17552+ 9944 | 3:34 PM Imola station | 6h11 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17552+ 9948 | 3:34 PM Imola station | 4h46 | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17552+ 9990 | 3:34 PM Imola station | 4h41 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 | 4:00 PM Imola station | 4h45 | 8:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 2480 | 4:00 PM Imola station | 3h45 | 7:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920+ 9944 | 4:00 PM Imola station | 5h45 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17504+ Intercity 610+ Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 4:08 PM Imola station | 4h27 | 8:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17504+ 9990 | 4:08 PM Imola station | 4h07 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17504+ 9944 | 4:08 PM Imola station | 5h37 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17554+ 9990 | 4:34 PM Imola station | 3h41 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17554+ 9948 | 4:34 PM Imola station | 3h46 | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17554+ 9944 | 4:34 PM Imola station | 5h11 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922+ 9990 | 5:00 PM Imola station | 3h15 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922+ 9948 | 5:00 PM Imola station | 3h20 | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 | 5:00 PM Imola station | 3h45 | 8:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922+ 9944 | 5:00 PM Imola station | 4h45 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17556+ 9944 | 5:34 PM Imola station | 4h11 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17556+ 9948 | 5:34 PM Imola station | 2h46 | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17556+ 9990 | 5:34 PM Imola station | 2h41 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 5:56 PM Imola station | 4h49 | 10:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924+ 9990 | 5:56 PM Imola station | 2h19 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924+ 9944 | 5:56 PM Imola station | 3h49 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924+ 9948 | 5:56 PM Imola station | 2h24 | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17558+ 9954 | 6:34 PM Imola station | 3h46 | 10:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17558+ 9990 | 6:34 PM Imola station | 1h41 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17558+ 9944 | 6:34 PM Imola station | 3h11 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 7:00 PM Imola station | 3h45 | 10:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 7:00 PM Imola station | 2h00 | 9:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926+ 9954 | 7:00 PM Imola station | 3h20 | 10:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926+ 8158 | 7:00 PM Imola station | 4h20 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926+ 9944 | 7:00 PM Imola station | 2h45 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale TRENORD 10502 · Regionale TRENORD 2186 | 7:00 PM Imola station | 3h40 | 10:40 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17560+ FRECCIAROSSA 9660 | 7:34 PM Imola station | 1h56 | 9:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17560+ 9944 | 7:34 PM Imola station | 2h11 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17560+ 9954 | 7:34 PM Imola station | 2h46 | 10:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17560+ 8158 | 7:34 PM Imola station | 3h46 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928+ FRECCIAROSSA 9662 | 8:00 PM Imola station | 2h00 | 10:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928+ 9944 | 8:00 PM Imola station | 1h45 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928+ 9954 | 8:00 PM Imola station | 2h20 | 10:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17522+ 9954 | 8:08 PM Imola station | 2h12 | 10:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494 | 8:17 PM Imola station | 3h13 | 11:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494+ 8158 | 8:17 PM Imola station | 3h03 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494+ 9962 | 8:17 PM Imola station | 4h03 | 12:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494+ 9954 | 8:17 PM Imola station | 2h03 | 10:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17562+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 8:34 PM Imola station | 2h16 | 10:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17562+ 9994 | 8:34 PM Imola station | 1h41 | 10:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17562+ 9962 | 8:34 PM Imola station | 3h46 | 12:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17562+ 8158 | 8:34 PM Imola station | 2h46 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930+ Intercity 1588 | 9:00 PM Imola station | 3h15 | 12:15 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930+ FRECCIAROSSA 9668 | 9:00 PM Imola station | 2h00 | 11:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930+ 9962 | 9:00 PM Imola station | 3h20 | 12:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930+ 8158 | 9:00 PM Imola station | 2h20 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17564+ FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 9:34 PM Imola station | 1h51 | 11:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17564+ 9962 | 9:34 PM Imola station | 2h46 | 12:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 3934+ 9962 | 10:00 PM Imola station | 2h20 | 12:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17528+ 9962 | 10:08 PM Imola station | 2h12 | 12:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Imola station to Milan Centrale run on average 49 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:00, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 145 miles (234 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 145 miles (234 km) |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 49 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 8:00 AM |
Last train 7:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Milano Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milano Centrale trip today.
Milan’s premier fine art gallery, known for Italian masters such as Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna. A top choice for classic art lovers.
Major museum of 20th-century Italian art near Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist holdings and superb views over the cathedral.
Elegant house museum with paintings, decorative arts, armor, clocks, and furnishings in a refined historic setting close to Via Manzoni.
Milan’s main square and the natural starting point for most visits, surrounded by major landmarks and always lively.
One of Milan’s most attractive central neighborhoods, known for elegant streets, galleries, boutiques, and a strong artistic identity.
Canal-side area famous for scenic walks, historic waterways, and a highly photogenic urban atmosphere that is very popular online.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, rich with butter and cheese, prized for its golden color and elegant flavor.
A classic Milanese breaded veal cutlet, traditionally cooked in butter and served as one of the city’s most iconic dishes.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto alla Milanese, valued for its tender meat and marrow-rich sauce.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant with a creative vegetarian menu, notable in Milan for refined cuisine and elegant service.
Iconic casual bakery near the Duomo, famous for panzerotti and beloved for quick, affordable, consistently popular snacks.
Well-known Milanese restaurant serving updated Lombard classics in a stylish setting near Porta Nuova.
Prices are above the Italian average, especially near the station. Casual meals are manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated.
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