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How to get fromZurich to Imolaby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Imola by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Modena

    best
    1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Modenabus bus
    6h 42m
    €78–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bolognabus bus FlixBus N524 / ...
    8h 21m
    €30–69

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain train S11
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
    6h 44m
    €114–169

  4. Drive  530.9 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Imolacar car 530.9 km
    5h 28m
    €96–138

  5. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane ZRH - BLQ
    4h 53m
    €93–312

  6. Train, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Carducci - Savonarolabus bus 101
    6h 50m
    €111–178

  7. Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane ZRH - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train
    5h 53m
    €114–374

  8. Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane ZRH - VCE
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain train
    6h 41m
    €110–299

  9. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
    6h 16m
    €107–263

Zurich to Imola by train, foot, and bus

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Imola, Italy?

Onebus operates a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Modena once a week. Tickets cost €70–95 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Imola via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 6h 44m.

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