There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Imola by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Piacenzatrain Ic
- Take the train from Piacenza to Imolatrain 3929 / ...
4h 32m€35–46Bus, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Bologna Centralebus N482 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Carducci - Savonarolabus 101
5h 11m€17–31Drive 300.5 km
- Drive from Genoa to Imolacar 300.5 km
3h 37m€46–67Fly
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane GOA - BLQ
6h 10m€74–207Bus, line 101 bus via Genoa Piazza della Vittoria
- Take the bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria to Bologna Centralebus MarinoBus 061 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Carducci - Savonarolabus 101
5h 46m€22–25Train via Parma (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain 3283
- Take the train from Parma to Imolatrain 3929 / ...
6h 11m€28–49
Genoa to Imola by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Imola is to bus and line 101 bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 11m.
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 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Imola. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Imola via Piacenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Genoa and Imola is 316 km. The road distance is 300.5 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Imola without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Imola is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Imola, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Imola via Piacenza in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Carducci - Savonarola via Bologna Autostazione in around 5h 11m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–130
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–380
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–380
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Piacenza to Imola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Imola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 051 290290
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from Bologna Autostazione to Carducci - Savonarola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- 1st Class
- €4–6
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Imola bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Genoa to Imola train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Piacenza 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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