How to travel from Milan to Imola

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Milan to Imola

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Imola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $695.

Distance: 145 miles (234 km)

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Driving

$36

Average price

Cheapest

$695

Average price

$637

Average price

$83

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2h 32m

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2h 2m

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30m

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5h 20m

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3h 20m

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2h 0m

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3h 58m

Average total duration

3h 28m

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30m

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2h 53m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Frecciarossa

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ITA

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GoOpti

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Imola is a train with an average price of $36.

This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Imola:

A train is $601 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Imola costing on average $637.

A train is $659 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Imola costing on average $695.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Imola is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Imola take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 58m.

Flight takes on average 5h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Imola including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Imola among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 51m faster (2h 2m by train vs 2h 53m by car) and roughly $48 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($36 vs $83). 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.

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from Milan to Imola

How to get from Milan to Imola by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Milan to Imola is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • IntercityIntercity 599+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17531
    5:40 PM3h10
    Milan Centrale
    8:50 PMImola station
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • IntercityIntercity 599+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17531
    5:40 PM3h10
    Milan Centrale
    8:50 PMImola station
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9805+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17551
    10:45 AM1h40
    Milan Rogoredo
    12:25 PMImola station
    $531One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 583+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17545
    6:05 AM3h20
    Milan Centrale
    9:25 AMImola station
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 597+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3929
    1:48 PM3h06
    Milan Centrale
    4:54 PMImola station
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 613+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17563
    3:05 PM3h20
    Milan Centrale
    6:25 PMImola station
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ2097 · AZ1321
    6:00 PM4h50
    Milan Linate Airport
    10:50 PMBologna Airport
    $1711One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ2133 · AZ1317
    1:00 PM5h25
    Milan Linate Airport
    6:25 PMBologna Airport
    $1711One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ2029 · AZ1319
    9:00 AM5h45
    Milan Linate Airport
    2:45 PMBologna Airport
    $1711One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Imola

Travel to Imola easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Imola.

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There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Imola including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Imola is a train with an average price of $36.

This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Imola:

A train is $601 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Imola costing on average $637.

A train is $659 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Imola costing on average $695.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Imola is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Imola take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 58m.

Flight takes on average 5h 20m.

The distance from Milan to Imola is approximately 145 miles (234 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Imola is:
  • Around 79 trains per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Imola as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Imola:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Imola station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano and arrive in Imola, Railway station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Imola, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Imola by train.
  • Travel with GoOpti to go to Imola by bus.
  • Travel with ITA, British Airways to go to Imola by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Imola with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Regionale.
  • 6 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Imola often also extend their vacation to go to Bologna, Bologna Centrale, Florence, Rimini, Forlì. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Imola and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Imola to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Imola, allowing time to visit the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, explore the town's historical sites, and enjoy its local cuisine.

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