The cheapest and fastest trains from Imola to Bologna
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€4
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
59
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Imola to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Imola to Bologna will cost around €4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 59 trains that leave Imola for Bologna on Sat, Nov 15, 59 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest trains will take 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale TTPER 17542
Regionale TTPER 3934
Regionale Veloce 3906
Regionale TTPER 17518
Regionale TTPER 17530
Regionale TTPER 4004
Regionale TTPER 17542
Regionale TTPER 17558
Regionale TTPER 17560
Regionale TTPER 17552Travel Information
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 prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 34 km
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52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Imola to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Imola to Bologna trains for tomorrow, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17432 | 3:56 AM Imola station | 0h26 | 4:22 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 | 4:55 AM Imola station | 0h31 | 5:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17434 | 5:17 AM Imola station | 0h30 | 5:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17480 | 5:37 AM Imola station | 0h33 | 6:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 6:00 AM Imola station | 0h26 | 6:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17438 | 6:09 AM Imola station | 0h24 | 6:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 | 6:16 AM Imola station | 0h22 | 6:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17442 | 6:27 AM Imola station | 0h32 | 6:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 7:00 AM Imola station | 0h26 | 7:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17444 | 7:09 AM Imola station | 0h23 | 7:32 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17482 | 7:15 AM Imola station | 0h33 | 7:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17448 | 7:37 AM Imola station | 0h28 | 8:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 8:00 AM Imola station | 0h26 | 8:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17484 | 8:08 AM Imola station | 0h32 | 8:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17540 | 8:34 AM Imola station | 0h21 | 8:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17486 | 8:38 AM Imola station | 0h32 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 9:00 AM Imola station | 0h26 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17488 | 9:08 AM Imola station | 0h34 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17542 | 9:34 AM Imola station | 0h21 | 9:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 10:00 AM Imola station | 0h26 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17490 | 10:08 AM Imola station | 0h34 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17544 | 10:34 AM Imola station | 0h21 | 10:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 11:00 AM Imola station | 0h26 | 11:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17492 | 11:08 AM Imola station | 0h34 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17546 | 11:34 AM Imola station | 0h21 | 11:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 12:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17478 | 12:08 PM Imola station | 0h32 | 12:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17548 | 12:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 12:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17496 | 12:38 PM Imola station | 0h32 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 1:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17498 | 1:08 PM Imola station | 0h32 | 1:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17550 | 1:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 1:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 2:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 2:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17500 | 2:08 PM Imola station | 0h34 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17552 | 2:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 2:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17530 | 2:38 PM Imola station | 0h32 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 | 3:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 3:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17506 | 3:08 PM Imola station | 0h34 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17554 | 3:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 3:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 4:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 4:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17510 | 4:08 PM Imola station | 0h32 | 4:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17556 | 4:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 4:56 PM Imola station | 0h30 | 5:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17514 | 5:08 PM Imola station | 0h34 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17558 | 5:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 5:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 6:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 6:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17518 | 6:08 PM Imola station | 0h34 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17560 | 6:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 6:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 7:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 7:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17520 | 7:08 PM Imola station | 0h34 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494 | 7:17 PM Imola station | 0h29 | 7:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17562 | 7:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 7:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 8:00 PM Imola station | 0h26 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17524 | 8:08 PM Imola station | 0h34 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17564 | 8:34 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 8:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3934 | 9:00 PM Imola station | 0h24 | 9:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17526 | 9:08 PM Imola station | 0h32 | 9:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 4004 | 9:40 PM Imola station | 0h20 | 10:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3932 | 10:00 PM Imola station | 0h21 | 10:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Imola to Bologna
Trains from Imola to Bologna run on average 47 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 47 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 21m.
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 47 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa from Imola to Bologna trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Imola and Bologna from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Imola to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Imola to Bologna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Imola, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bologna Centrale, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Imola to Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Piazzale Marabini.
- Ristorante San Domenico
- Osteria del Teatro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Donatello Imola
- Hotel Olimpia
- Euro Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Elevators, ramps.
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