There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Imola by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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 Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Ec
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
8h 28m€134–235Bus via Milan
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Bolognabus FlixBus N524 / ...
11h 16m€35–71Bus
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Bolognabus
9h 24m€40–54Drive 567.9 km
- Drive from Geneva to Imolacar 567.9 km
5h 47m€103–148Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane GVA - BLQ
5h 7m€81–251Train via Rho
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain Re
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna centraletrain
9h 11m€117–189Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane GVA - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
5h 37m€108–336Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
4h 35m€75–284
Geneva to Imola by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Imola is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Imola is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs €75 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Imola. However, there are services departing from Annemasse and arriving at Carducci - Savonarola via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Imola. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Imola via Domodossola, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Geneva and Imola is 610 km. The road distance is 567.9 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Imola without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs €130 - €240.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Geneva to Imola, including transfers.
Geneva to Imola bus services, operated by Sellitto, depart from Annemasse station.
Geneva to Imola train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Imola is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 9h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €260 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Imola, Italy?
You can take a train from Genève to Imola via Domodossola, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, Sellitto operates a bus from Annemasse to Bologna 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–45 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €90–330
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–300
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–270
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–300
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0824 46304
- [email protected]
- Website
- sellitto.com
Bus from Annemasse to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Schedules at
- sellitto.com
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Imola bus services, operated by Sellitto, arrive at Bologna station.
Geneva to Imola train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Imola is 568 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Geneva to Imola.
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