The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Imola
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Imola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Imola will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 5 trains that leave Milan for Imola on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 234 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 36 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.










Travel Information
Compare 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 prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €73.
Distance: 234 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
€21 Average price Cheapest | €163 Average price |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Imola train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:01 AM Milan | 3h53 | 7:54 AM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Milan | 3h37 | 8:57 AM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Milan | 3h10 | 6:50 PM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:31 PM Milan | 4h36 | 11:07 PM Imola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Milan | 1h14 | 7:54 PM Imola | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Imola
Distance 234 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 56 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 01:11 |
Last train 23:08 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Italo from Milan to Imola trainsFrecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Italo trains will get you between Milan and Imola from €14. 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 Milan to Imola

Passengers board the train most frequently from Milan Centrale, which is located around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Imola, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Imola
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via Roberto Cozzi.
- Ristorante Greco
- Osteria della Stazione
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Hotel Greco
- Hotel Gala
- Novotel Milano Nord Ca Granda
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and suburban destinations
- Metro: Line M5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 7
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several parking lots in the vicinity.
- Trattoria Casa Fontana
- Osteria del Treno
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Sunflower
- Hotel Valganna
- Hotel Ares Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Lines 82, 92
- Tram: Line 2
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free
- Hotel Sunflower
- Hotel Ares Milano
- Hotel Gala
- Free
- The station is part of the Milan Passante railway, serving as its north-western gate.
- Metro: Line M5
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Via Rombon.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole
- Osteria Lambrate
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- MEININGER Milano Lambrate
- Hotel Gamma
- Hotel Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, accessible from Viale Enrico Forlanini.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Molise 2
- Hotel Del Sud
- Free
- The station is a single-level structure with two platforms serving suburban and regional trains.
- Tram: Line 27
- Bus: Several lines available including Line 73 to Linate Airport
- Train: S9 suburban line
- 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
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