There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Imola by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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- Take the train from Merano Meran to Bolzano Bozentrain Re
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
5h 7m€35–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bolognabus FlixBus 488
8h 3m€27–41Drive 344.1 km
- Drive from Merano to Imolacar 344.1 km
3h 12m€55–80Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Carducci - Savonarolabus 101
5h 36m€31–68Train, line 101 bus via Bologna
- Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain 89
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Carducci - Savonarolabus 101
6h 13m€51–98
Merano to Imola by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Imola is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Imola is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Imola. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Carducci - Savonarola via Bolzano, Via Cesare Battisti, Bolzano South and Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Imola. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Imola via Bolzano Bozen and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Merano and Imola is 327 km. The road distance is 344.1 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Imola without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Merano to Imola, including transfers.
Merano to Imola bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Merano to Imola train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
The best way to get from Merano to Imola is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Imola, Italy?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Imola via Bolzano Bozen and Bologna Centrale in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Bologna 4 times a week. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Merano Meran to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bolzano South to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Merano to Imola bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Merano to Imola train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bolzano Bozen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Imola is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Merano to Imola.
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