How to travel from Imperia to Bologna, Italy

The distance between Imperia and Bologna is around 392km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Imperia to Bologna 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 BolognaImperia if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Bologna (BLQ).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Bus

Take the bus to Genova Piazza della Vittoria and then to Bologna Autostazione.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bologna.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance392km (243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imperia and Bologna

There are several options for getting from Imperia to Bologna by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 4h 25m. 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 €71 ($71).

The distance between Imperia and Bologna is around 392km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Imperia and Bologna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Imperia to Bologna is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Imperia and Bologna, 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 Imperia and Bologna. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Imperia to Bologna. 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 25m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Imperia and Bologna. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Imperia and Bologna. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Imperia and Bologna with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 7h 45m.

Lirosi Linee, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Imperia and Bologna. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imperia to Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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 Imperia and Bologna. The distance is around 392km (243 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 Imperia to Bologna is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Imperia and Bologna

Transport options from Imperia to Bologna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4hrs
€150($150)
every 3 hours818km (508 miles)
Train to Ventimiglia, plane4h 40m
€275($275)
hourly1,143km (710 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€41($41)
every 4 hours454km (282 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
€52($52)
3 times a week509km (316 miles)
Bus to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS7h 45m
€50($50)
6 times a week564km (351 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€71($71)
on demand392km (243 miles)

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Airports near Bologna

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

BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Bologna
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from Bologna
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Bologna