The average train between Palermo and Imola takes 25h 44m and the fastest train takes 23h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Imola. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Palermo and Imola. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Imola at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 25h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 49m • 2 changes
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27h 39m • 2 changes
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23h 49m • 2 changes
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27h 39m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Palermo to Imola? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Imola. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Imola station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.
Palermo to Imola train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Imola train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Palermo to Imola train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia.
The distance between Palermo and Imola is 705.5 km. The road distance is 1,248 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Imola via Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale in around 14h 51m.