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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 an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 57m. 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 $165.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m 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 $160 (€134) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Imola to Bologna costing on average $165 (€138).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
The journey is about 25m faster (27m by train vs 52m 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 Imola to Bologna
How to get from Imola to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Imola to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Regionale Veloce 17143:29 PM0h19Imola station3:48 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way0 transfers
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- Regionale Veloce 17143:29 PM0h19Imola station3:48 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Regionale Veloce 17143:29 PM0h19Imola station3:48 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale TTPER 400410:40 PM0h20Imola station11:00 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way0 transfers
- Regionale TTPER 1754612:34 PM0h21Imola station12:55 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way0 transfers
- Regionale TTPER 175502:34 PM0h21Imola station2:55 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Imola to Bologna:
A train is $160 (€134) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Imola to Bologna costing on average $165 (€138).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
- Around 45 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Imola and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Imola station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Imola, Railway station and arrive in Bologna, Farini / Via del Cane.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with GoOpti to go to Bologna by bus.
- 45 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 7 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
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