The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan Centrale to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price on Oct 08
€4
Average ticket price on Oct 08
€9
Fastest journey on Oct 08
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
2 h 27 m
Buses on Oct 08
32
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan Centrale to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Bologna Centrale will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Thu, Oct 08, we found 32 buses from Milan Centrale to Bologna Centrale, including 32 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 08 the direct buses cover the 200 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Thu, Oct 08 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.
212510:40 AM3h15Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano1:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€41One-way0 transfers
241110:00 AM2h35Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)12:35 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€41One-way0 transfers
24119:10 AM3h25Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:35 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:40 PM3h35Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano4:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:15 AM3h10Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano8:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€41One-way0 transfers
0559:05 PM2h15Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€81One-way0 transfers
2019:10 AM2h20Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)11:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€81One-way0 transfers
1027:35 PM2h25Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)10:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€191One-way0 transfers
241110:00 AM2h35Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)12:35 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:25 AM2h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano5:05 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€81One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan Centrale to Bologna Centrale
Buses from Milan Centrale to Bologna Centrale run on average 47 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 but you can travel from only €2 by train.
There are 47 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 200 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 200 km |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 47 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Milan Centrale to Bologna Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Bologna Centrale buses for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2h55 | 7:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
102 | 6:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h10 | 10:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2213 | 7:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h40 | 11:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
102 | 7:35 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2h25 | 10:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2213 | 8:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2h55 | 11:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
055 | 8:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2h55 | 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
055 | 9:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2h15 | 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2421 | 9:35 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 3h05 | 12:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2h50 | 12:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h20 | 1:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3897 | 10:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h35 | 2:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2495 | 10:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h00 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2495 | 11:30 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 3h15 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 8 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2h40 | 5:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h10 | 8:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h15 | 10:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h45 | 12:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
201 | 8:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h05 | 11:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2411 | 9:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h25 | 12:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
201 | 9:10 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2h20 | 11:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h15 | 1:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2411 | 10:00 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2h35 | 12:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2h55 | 1:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 10:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h15 | 1:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2h55 | 2:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h05 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h35 | 4:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Bus from Milan Centrale to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Bologna Centrale by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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