BY TRAIN

Italy’s state-owned Trenitalia railway is one of the most comfortable and developed in Europe. They offer a wide range of connections, from high-speed trains to regional services. If you don’t need to travel by car, this is clearly the best way to get to the Formula 1 race in Imola. 

From Bologna

There is a direct service from Bologna Centrale Station, which takes 20 minutes to Imola. From the station, you can reach the Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit in about 30 minutes, or take a taxi. The service runs every 30 minutes and costs in the order of units of euros. You can buy your ticket online on the Trenitalia website.

From Bologna airport

If you are travelling from the airport, use the Marconi Express. It takes seven minutes to Bologna Centrale Station. Then take the regular service.

Fast trains from Rome, Venice, and Milan

Other Italian cities - Venice, Milan and, of course, Rome - also offer very fast train connections. From Rome, for example, the train to Bologna takes just 2 hours and 23 minutes. By car, it is four and a half hours. Prices and timetables can be found on the Trenitalia website.

From the Adriatic coast (Rimini, Misano Adriatico)

There are also very good train connections from resorts on the Adriatic coast, such as Rimini, Misano Adriatico and others. The train ride takes about 50 minutes. This is a great option for those who don't want to stay near the ring road and pay the increased prices.

Train Services for the 2025 F1 Imola Grand Prix

On the occasion of the 2025 Formula 1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix taking place at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari from 16th to 18th of May, in addition to regular regional services, a number of extraordinary trains will operate to support travel to and from the event.

Special Services:

• Frecciarossa
  From 16 to 18 May, two special Frecciarossa trains will run:

  • From Milan at 07:05

  • From Ancona at 19:10

• Intercity
  From 16 to 19 May, nine Intercity trains will connect northern and southern Italy with stops in Imola:

  • Departures from Milan at 07:05, 09:10 (from Milano Porta Garibaldi), 09:55 (Saturday 17 May only), and 15:05

  • From Lecce at 08:42, 09:35 (Sunday 18 May only)

  • From Bari at 05:55

  • From Pescara at 07:02

• Eurocity
  From 15 to 18 May, two Eurocity trains will run:

  • From Zurich to Imola at 06:33

  • From Imola to Zurich at 13:12

Regional Train Enhancements:

• On Sunday 18 May, five extraordinary regional trains will depart from Bologna Centrale to Imola at: 07:50, 08:50, 09:50, 11:00, and 11:50

• After the Grand Prix, return travel to Bologna Centrale will be well served with 30 departures, including 14 extraordinary trains, between 19:00 and 23:00

• Two additional regional services will run from Imola to Rimini at 18:40 and 21:15 on Sunday

• On Saturday morning (17 May), three special trains will depart from Bologna to Imola at 09:42, 10:42, and 11:42