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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Imola is to fly and train and line 3901 train which costs €50 - €280 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Imola is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €70 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Imola?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Imola. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Carducci - Savonarola via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Imola?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Imola. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Imola via Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.

How far is it from Palermo to Imola?

The distance between Palermo and Imola is 797 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Imola without a car is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Palermo to Imola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Imola bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palermo to Imola train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Imola?

The best way to get from Palermo to Imola is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €260 and takes 15h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 20h 26m.

Where does the Palermo to Imola bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palermo to Imola train arrive?

Palermo to Imola train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Imola?

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Where can I stay near Imola?

There are 497+ hotels available in Imola.

Palermo to Imola - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Palermo to Imola by plane, train (Trenitalia), ferry, car, bus, 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.

Fly Palermo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PMO - BLQ
4h 24m
€72–245
Fly Palermo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train, line 3901 train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane PMO - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Imolatrain
5h 50m
€55–273
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain 8916 / ...
15h 8m
€134–259
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Palermo to Civitavecchiaferry
2. Drive from Civitavecchia to Imolacar
18h 23m
€109–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus N597
20h 26m
€125–185
Fly Palermo Airport to Forlì International Airport, line 3906 train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Forlì International Airport (FRL)plane PMO - FRL
2. Take the train from Forli to Imolatrain
4h 38m
€137–420
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane TPS - BLQ
5h 5m
€112–349
Bus via Castel S.Pietro Martiri Partigiani
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Bolognabus
24h 22m
€206–284

Palermo to Imola by train

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15h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 796.7 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Ryanair, Ulendo Airlink, and ITA Airways fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Imola via Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale in around 15h 8m.

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