There are 7 ways to get from Split to Imola by plane, ferry, train, bus, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, 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.
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SPU - BLQ
7h 22m€87–261Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Split to Anconaferry 53
- Take the train from Ancona to Imolatrain 3904 / ...
14h 17m€133–188Bus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagrebbus 924 / ...
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestrebus
- Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Bologna Centralebus 482 / ...
15h 35m€360–774Train
- Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain 318 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
21h 1m€188–303Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane SPU - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 52m€119–302Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Port of Split to Port of Anconacarferry
- Take the train from Falconara Marittima to Imolatrain 3904 / ...
14h 55m€226–354Drive 740.7 km
- Drive from Split to Imolacar 740.7 km
8h 22m€119–171
Split to Imola by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split to Imola is to drive which costs €110 - €180 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Imola is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs €85 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Imola. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Carducci - Savonarola via Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) and Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Split to Imola. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Imola via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.
The distance between Split and Imola is 478 km. The road distance is 740.7 km.
The best way to get from Split to Imola without a car is to ferry and train which takes 14h 17m and costs €130 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Split to Imola, including transfers.
Split to Imola bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Split to Imola train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.
The best way to get from Split to Imola is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs €85 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €360 - €800 and takes 15h 35m, you could also train, which costs €180 - €310 and takes 21h 1m.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Imola, Italy?
Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Carducci - Savonarola via Zagreb, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), and Bologna Autostazione in around 15h 35m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Split Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–360
Flights from Split Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–400
Flights from Split Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–550
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ancona to Imola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Falconara Marittima to Imola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- passdept_h@jadrolinija.hr
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Split to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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Booking & Getting There
Split to Imola bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Split to Imola train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Imola is 741 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Split to Imola.
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