The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Buses per day
63
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan Porta Garibaldi 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 Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 63 buses that leave Milan Porta Garibaldi for Bologna Centrale on Sat, Nov 22, 62 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 22 the direct buses cover the 201 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sat, Nov 22 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 201 km
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€6 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale buses for today, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:20 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3h30 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3h00 | 5:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
3825 | 11:45 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2h50 | 2:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 22 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2h40 | 4:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h10 | 7:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h05 | 7:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2499 | 5:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h35 | 8:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h20 | 8:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2499 | 5:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2h45 | 8:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2h45 | 8:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h15 | 9:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2809 · 2797 | 6:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h25 | 1:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale
Buses from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 201 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 201 km |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 03:35 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna CentraleYou can travel by bus between Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale with Itabus, FlixBus for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Porta Garibaldi 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.

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