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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Imola is to bus which costs €35 - €150 and takes 16h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Imola is to bus and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €60 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Imola?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Imola. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Carducci - Savonarola via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.

How far is it from Messina to Imola?

The distance between Messina and Imola is 992 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Imola without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Messina to Imola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Imola bus from?

Messina to Imola bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Where does the Messina to Imola bus arrive?

Messina to Imola bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Imola?

There are 491+ hotels available in Imola.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Imola by bus, plane, ferry, train, car ferry, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
5h 10m
€62–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Bologna Centralebus Itabus
16h 36m
€38–145
Ferry, train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
10h 16m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Bologna Centralebus Reggio Calabria
16h 30m
€70–120
Night train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Bologna Centralenighttrain Ini
16h 2m
€80–112
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane REG - BLQ
5h 10m
€98–251
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane CTA - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 29m
€53–246
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Imolacar
10h 31m
€152–232

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights

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2h 6mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Imola.

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Distance: 992.1 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Bologna Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 14h 19m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Bologna Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €35–100 and the journey takes 15h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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