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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. 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 bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$6 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration 36m 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 |
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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 Imola to Bologna:
A bus is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Imola to Bologna costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
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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 TTPER 400410:40 PM0h20Imola station11:00 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way0 transfers
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Regionale TTPER 400410:40 PM0h20Imola station11:00 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale TTPER 400410:40 PM0h20Imola station11:00 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way0 transfers
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Regionale TTPER 1754612:34 PM0h21Imola station12:55 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 175628:34 PM0h21Imola station8:55 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 175523:34 PM0h21Imola station3:55 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Imola to Bologna:
A bus is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Imola to Bologna costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
- Around 49 trains per day.
- Around 5 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, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, TPER spa to go to Bologna by bus.
- 49 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, TPER spa.
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