There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Imola by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Milan
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain 9941 / ...
4h 38m€47–103Bus, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Bolognabus FlixBus N504
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Carducci - Savonarolabus 101
5h 16m€23–38Drive 300.5 km
- Drive from Genoa to Imolacar 300.5 km
3h 37m€48–68Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain 3283
- Take the train from Parma to Imolatrain 3929 / ...
6h 11m€40–65Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Imola SP610bus
8h 48m€30–44
Genoa to Imola by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Imola is to bus and line 101 bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Imola is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Imola. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Carducci - Savonarola via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Imola. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Imola via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Genoa and Imola is 388 km. The road distance is 300.5 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Imola without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 38m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Genoa to Imola, including transfers.
Genoa to Imola bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Imola train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Imola is to train via Milan which takes 4h 38m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Imola, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Imola via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Carducci - Savonarola via Bologna Autostazione in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Imola bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Genoa to Imola train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Imola is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Genoa to Imola.
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