What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Imola?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Imola is to bus via Messina Main Train Station which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Imola?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Imola is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €30 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Imola?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Imola. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Carducci - Savonarola via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Imola?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Imola. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Bologna Centrale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

How far is it from Messina to Imola?

The distance between Messina and Imola is 1022 km.

How do I travel from Messina to Imola without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to Imola without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 4m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Messina to Imola?

It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Messina to Imola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Imola bus from?

Messina to Imola bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Imola train from?

Messina to Imola train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Imola bus arrive?

Messina to Imola bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Imola train arrive?

Messina to Imola train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Imola?

There are 506+ hotels available in Imola.

Messina to Imola - 12 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, night train

There are 12 ways to get from Messina to Imola by ferry, train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
10h 4m
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
6h 43m
€33–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Bologna Centralebus N597
15h 36m
€91–137
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Messina Centrale to Bologna Centralenighttrain Ini
16h 2m
€91–153
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Imolacar
10h 31m
€162–242
Bus via Messina Main Train Station
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Bologna Autostazionebus Itabus
16h 36m
€61–104
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane CTA - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 33m
€51–279
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PMO - BLQ
8h 4m
€45–235
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane CTA - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
8h 31m
€56–229
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane CTA - VRN
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
8h 13m
€54–281
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane CTA - AOI
3. Take the train from Falconara Marittima to Imolatrain
8h 16m
€66–269
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane CTA - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
8h 49m
€73–317

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights

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Map of how to get from Messina to Imola.

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Distance: 1,021.6 km
Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Imola, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Bologna Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €85–140 and the journey takes 14h 5m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Bologna Centrale 3 times a day. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 14h 19m.

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