The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Imola
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Imola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Imola will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 3 trains that leave Rome for Imola every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 280 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Rome to Imola
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Imola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £61.
Distance: 280 km
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Live departures
Rome to Imola train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Imola trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:48 Rome | 5h40 | 20:28 Imola | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:20 Rome | 7h06 | 04:26 Imola | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome to Imola
Trains from Rome to Imola run on average 45 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 280 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 280 km |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 45 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo, Regionale, Intercity from Rome to Imola trainsFrecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo, Regionale, Intercity trains will get you between Rome and Imola from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rome to Imola train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Imola by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Imola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rome and Imola
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Piazzale Marabini.
- Ristorante San Domenico
- Osteria del Teatro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Donatello Imola
- Hotel Olimpia
- Euro Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
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