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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 on Sep 17
€8
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€8
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 6 m
Trains on Sep 17
1
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rimini to Imola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rimini to Imola will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 1 trains from Rimini to Imola, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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 Rimini to Imola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rimini to Imola:
A train is €288 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rimini to Imola costing on average €296.
Other travel options to Imola take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 18m.
Tickets start at around €9 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €12. The journey takes 1h 18m versus 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Rimini to Imola trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17556 | 3:54 PM Rimini Torre Pedrera | 1h39 | 5:33 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 3:58 PM Rimini station | 0h56 | 4:54 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17466 | 4:20 PM Rimini station | 1h04 | 5:24 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 4:40 PM Rimini station | 1h14 | 5:54 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17558 | 4:43 PM Rimini station | 1h50 | 6:33 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17558 | 4:54 PM Rimini Torre Pedrera | 1h39 | 6:33 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17468 | 5:20 PM Rimini station | 1h10 | 6:30 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17560 | 5:43 PM Rimini station | 1h50 | 7:33 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17560 | 5:54 PM Rimini Torre Pedrera | 1h39 | 7:33 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 5:58 PM Rimini station | 0h56 | 6:54 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17562 | 6:43 PM Rimini station | 1h50 | 8:33 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17562 | 6:54 PM Rimini Torre Pedrera | 1h39 | 8:33 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 6:54 PM Rimini station | 1h00 | 7:54 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17470 | 7:20 PM Rimini station | 1h08 | 8:28 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17452 | 7:26 PM Rimini station | 0h49 | 8:15 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17564 | 7:43 PM Rimini station | 1h50 | 9:33 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17564 | 7:54 PM Rimini Torre Pedrera | 1h39 | 9:33 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 7:58 PM Rimini station | 0h56 | 8:54 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 4004 | 8:43 PM Rimini station | 1h56 | 10:39 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3934 | 8:50 PM Rimini station | 1h04 | 9:54 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 4004 | 8:54 PM Rimini Torre Pedrera | 1h45 | 10:39 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3932 | 10:04 PM Rimini station | 0h55 | 10:59 PM Imola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
![]() | 6:30 AM Rimini | 1h06 | 7:36 AM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Rimini to Imola run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 45 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 45 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 1:08 AM |
Last train 11:34 PM |
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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 Rimini 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 Rimini to Imola trains use the Rimini to Imola station pair. Use this guide to compare Rimini and Imola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rimini 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 Il Falco, Ristorante La Mi Mama
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rimini. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rimini. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rimini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rimini: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rimini: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Rimini, Hotel Sole Mio, Ambienthotels Villa Adriatica.
Rimini Torre Pedrera is 7 km from Rimini city centre. Public transport options include:
Rimini Torre Pedrera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Mirage Restaurant & Pizza, Ristorante Altamarea
Available at Rimini Torre Pedrera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rimini Torre Pedrera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rimini Torre Pedrera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Marina Rimini, Baldinini Hotel, Mirage Hotel.
Rimini Miramare is 4 km from Rimini city centre. Public transport options include:
Rimini Miramare has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Paguro Cafe, Caffe Centrale
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Rimini Miramare. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Rimini Miramare: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rimini Miramare: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rimini Miramare: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ascot & Spa, Hotel Touring, Hotel Principe di Piemonte.
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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