The distance between Bologna and Imperia is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bologna to Imperia by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Imperia → Bologna if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Imperia.
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Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Imperia.
Take the bus to Imperia Piazza Dante.
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There are several options for getting from Bologna to Imperia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).
The distance between Bologna and Imperia is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Bologna and Imperia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bologna to Imperia is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Imperia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Imperia. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bologna to Imperia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bologna and Imperia. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and Imperia. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bologna and Imperia with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 6h 30m.
Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Bologna and Imperia. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Imperia. We recommend that you fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Imperia. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Imperia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Imperia. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bologna and Imperia. The distance is around 394km (245 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Imperia is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4hrs | €150($150) | every 3 hours | 818km (508 miles) |
Train | 4h 20m | €41($41) | every 4 hours | 454km (282 miles) |
Bus | 6h 30m | €45($45) | twice a week | 517km (321 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €72($72) | on demand | 394km (245 miles) |
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The following major airports near Imperia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.