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Compare train and bus for Florence to Imola
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Imola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a bus costs an average of $350.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $350 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Florence to Imola:
A train is $321 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Imola costing on average $350.
Other travel options to Imola take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
The journey is about 21m faster (1h 27m by train vs 1h 48m by car) and roughly $5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($30 vs $34). 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 Florence to Imola
How to get from Florence to Imola by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Imola is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 94459 · Regionale TTPER 174525:40 PM2h35Florence Santa Maria Novella8:15 PMImola station$151One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale 94459 · Regionale TTPER 174525:40 PM2h35Florence Santa Maria Novella8:15 PMImola station$151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9432+
Regionale TTPER 20918:41 PM1h13Florence Santa Maria Novella9:54 PMImola station$341One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 94457 · Regionale TTPER 174641:40 PM2h44Florence Santa Maria Novella4:24 PMImola station$151One-way1 transfer
Regionale 94451 · Regionale Veloce 39045:00 AM2h47Florence Santa Maria Novella7:47 AMImola station$151One-way1 transfer
Regionale 94457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39221:40 PM3h14Florence Santa Maria Novella4:54 PMImola station$151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Imola:
A train is $321 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Imola costing on average $350.
Other travel options to Imola take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 56 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Imola as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Imola station.
- Buses mostly depart from Firenze, Piazza Della Stazione and arrive in Imola, Railway station.
- Travel with GoOpti to go to Imola by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Imola by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
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