There are 4 ways to get from Bellinzona to Imperia by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Imperiatrain Ic
6h 34m€54–102Train via Varese
cheapest- Take the train from Bellinzona to Varesetrain S50
- Take the train from Saronno to Imperiatrain Re13
7h 29m€23–29Bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Imperiabus 406
7h 22m€78–115Drive 336.8 km
- Drive from Bellinzona to Imperiacar 336.8 km
3h 22m€70–101
Bellinzona to Imperia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bellinzona to Imperia is to train via Varese which costs €23 - €30 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Bellinzona to Imperia is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €65 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellinzona to Imperia. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona and arriving at Imperia via famagosta m2 and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Bellinzona to Imperia. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona and arriving at Imperia via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Bellinzona and Imperia is 342 km. The road distance is 336.8 km.
The best way to get from Bellinzona to Imperia without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Bellinzona to Imperia, including transfers.
Bellinzona to Imperia bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bellinzona station.
Bellinzona to Imperia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Bellinzona to Imperia is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Bellinzona, Switzerland and Imperia, Italy?
You can take a train from Bellinzona to Imperia via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellinzona to Imperia via Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, lotto m1 m5, Lotto Fieramilanocity, Lampugnano, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 22m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Bellinzona to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Saronno to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bellinzona to Imperia bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Bellinzona to Imperia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellinzona to Imperia is 337 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Bellinzona to Imperia.
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