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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Imola is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Imola is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Imola?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Imola. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Carducci - Savonarola via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Imola?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Imola. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Imola via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Basel to Imola?

The distance between Basel and Imola is 577 km. The road distance is 589.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Imola without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €55 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Basel to Imola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Imola bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Imola train from?

Basel to Imola train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Imola?

The best way to get from Basel to Imola is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €270 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Imola bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Imola train arrive?

Basel to Imola train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Imola?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Imola is 589 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Basel to Imola.

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

Book your Basel to Imola train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Imola?

There are 486+ hotels available in Imola.

Basel to Imola - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel 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
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna CentraleFr
7h 55m
€59–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bologna CentraleN524 / ...
9h 36m
€47–67
Drive 589.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Imola589.1 km
5h 57m
€101–146
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)BSL - BLQ
7h 10m
€95–269
Train via Imola
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
7h 59m
€69–251
Bus via Modena
1. Take the bus from Basel to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio
2. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Imola SP610Satam 2
14h 1m
€54–76
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
5h 40m
€126–315
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)BSL - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
8h 2m
€114–366
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
7h 8m
€110–412
Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)BSL - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
6h 46m
€77–289
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
7h 57m
€113–365

Basel to Imola by train, foot, and bus

84Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 577.4 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Carducci - Savonarola via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Bologna Centrale, and Bologna Autostazione in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bologna Centrale 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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