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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 an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, while a bus costs an average of $307.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $307 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $302 (€255) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Imola costing on average $307 (€259).
Other travel options to Imola take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
The journey is about 26m faster (24m by train vs 50m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Imola
How to get from Bologna to Imola by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Imola is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TTPER 40095:50 AM0h18Bologna Centrale6:08 AMImola station$61One-way0 transfers
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Regionale TTPER 40095:50 AM0h18Bologna Centrale6:08 AMImola station$61One-way0 transfers
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Regionale TTPER 40095:50 AM0h18Bologna Centrale6:08 AMImola station$61One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 24779:10 PM0h18Bologna Centrale9:28 PMImola station$61One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 1754911:05 AM0h20Bologna Centrale11:25 AMImola station$61One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 391712:34 PM0h20Bologna Centrale12:54 PMImola station$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Imola:
A train is $302 (€255) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Imola costing on average $307 (€259).
Other travel options to Imola take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
- Around 47 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Imola as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Imola station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) and arrive in Imola, Railway station.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Imola by train.
- Travel with GoOpti to go to Imola by bus.
- 47 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 8 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
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