How to travel from Bologna to Imperia, Italy

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.

4 routes found

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 ImperiaBologna if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Imperia.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Imperia.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Bus

Take the bus to Imperia Piazza Dante.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Imperia.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance394km (245 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bologna and Imperia

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bologna to Imperia

Compare travel optionsbetween Bologna and Imperia

Transport options from Bologna to Imperia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4hrs
€150($150)
every 3 hours818km (508 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€41($41)
every 4 hours454km (282 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€45($45)
twice a week517km (321 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€72($72)
on demand394km (245 miles)

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Airports near Imperia

The following major airports near Imperia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Imperia
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
197km (123 miles) from Imperia
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
201km (125 miles) from Imperia