4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Bologna
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€18
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€44
Fastest journey on Sep 18
54 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
59 m
Trains on Sep 18
152
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Bologna will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 152 trains from Milan to Bologna, including 137 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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.
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 174194:15 PM2h55Milan Centrale7:10 PMBologna Centrale€181One-way1 transfer- Regionale TRENORD 10853 · Regionale TTPER 174256:01 AM2h45Milan Rogoredo8:46 AMBologna Centrale€181One-way1 transfer
- Regionale TRENORD 2177 · Regionale TRENORD 10895 · Regionale TTPER 20916:33 PM2h52Milan Rogoredo9:25 PMBologna Centrale€181One-way2 transfers
- Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39374:15 PM3h10Milan Centrale7:25 PMBologna Centrale€181One-way1 transfer
- Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 392712:15 PM3h10Milan Centrale3:25 PMBologna Centrale€181One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 96433:40 PM0h54Milan Rogoredo4:34 PMBologna Centrale€521One-way0 transfers- FRECCIAROSSA 962511:40 AM0h54Milan Rogoredo12:34 PMBologna Centrale€521One-way0 transfers
- FRECCIAROSSA 980510:45 AM0h57Milan Rogoredo11:42 AMBologna Centrale€521One-way0 transfers
- FRECCIAROSSA 95839:20 AM1h04Milan Rogoredo10:24 AMBologna Centrale€581One-way0 transfers
- FRECCIAROSSA 96392:30 PM1h04Milan Centrale3:34 PMBologna Centrale€521One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a flight costs an average of €290.
Distance: 201 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€19 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €290 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Bologna:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Bologna costing on average €19.
A bus is €284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Bologna costing on average €290.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
Flight takes on average 5h 22m.
Live departures
Milan to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Bologna trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 3:48 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h21 | 5:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
 9947 | 3:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9645 | 4:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 5:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 4:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 5:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 5:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 7:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h55 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 4:20 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 5:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3845 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h40 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9647 | 4:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 5:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 4:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h07 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9951 | 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 4:48 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h21 | 6:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9951 | 4:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9649 | 4:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1h06 | 6:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 5:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 6:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 6:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 5:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h56 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 5:20 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 6:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 5:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1h12 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Intercity 599 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 2h22 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9955 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 6:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 2295 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 5:41 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h44 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| 9993 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 6:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 5:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1h52 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9955 | 5:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 6:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Intercity 599 | 6:00 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h02 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9653 | 6:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 7:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 7:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 6:20 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 7:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 6:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 7:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10895 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 6:31 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h54 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2177 · Regionale TRENORD 10895 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 6:33 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h52 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h07 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9959 | 6:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 7:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9997 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 7:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 6:48 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h21 | 8:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9661 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 8:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 7:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 8:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 8:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 7:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 7:20 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 8:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9961 | 7:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 8:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
 InterCityNotte 35051 | 7:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 10:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1h52 | 9:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9961 | 7:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 8:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 8:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 9:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 8:20 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 9:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10883 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 8:31 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h57 | 11:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| 9963 | 8:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 9:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:05 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h28 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:28 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h05 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 5:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 6:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 8:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 5:20 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 6:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9601 | 5:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 6:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Intercity 603 | 5:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9601 | 5:30 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 6:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9907 | 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 6:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9907 | 5:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 6:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9303 | 5:50 AM Milan Centrale | 2h19 | 8:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9603 | 6:00 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 7:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9303 | 6:00 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h09 | 8:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10853 · Regionale TTPER 17425 | 6:01 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h45 | 8:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 583 | 6:05 AM Milan Centrale | 2h45 | 8:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 7:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 6:20 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 7:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8111 | 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 7:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9969 | 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 7:49 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8111 | 6:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 7:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9607 | 7:00 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 8:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Intercity 605 | 7:05 AM Milan Centrale | 2h51 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 8:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 7:20 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 8:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 | 7:20 AM Milan Centrale | 2h53 | 10:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9917 | 7:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9941 | 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 8:49 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9917 | 7:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 7:50 AM Milan Centrale | 1h52 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9611 | 8:00 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 9:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 9:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TTPER 2457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 11:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 8:20 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 9:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9613 | 8:30 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 9:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8947 | 8:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 9:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 8:48 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h21 | 10:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9615 | 8:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1h06 | 10:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 9:05 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 10:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Intercity 607 | 9:10 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h46 | 11:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 10:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 9:20 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 10:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 9:20 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3465 | 9:25 AM Milan Centrale | 4h33 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 607 | 9:38 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h18 | 11:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9923 | 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 10:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 9:48 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h21 | 11:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9923 | 9:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 10:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9619 | 9:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1h06 | 11:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 10:05 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 11:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 11:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 10:13 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h29 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 10:20 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 11:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9927 | 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 11:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 10:45 AM Milan Rogoredo | 0h57 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9927 | 10:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 11:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 10:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1h06 | 12:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 12:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Intercity 609 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 11:20 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 12:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 11:20 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 3467 | 11:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h33 | 2:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9625 | 11:25 AM Milan Centrale | 1h09 | 12:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1h07 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9931 | 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 12:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9625 | 11:40 AM Milan Rogoredo | 0h54 | 12:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9931 | 11:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 12:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9627 | 11:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1h06 | 1:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 3:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 17415 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h55 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 12:20 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 3841 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h40 | 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 12:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h07 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9935 | 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 1:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9935 | 12:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 1:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9631 | 1:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 2:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 2:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 1:20 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 2:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h07 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9939 | 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 2:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Intercity 597 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 2h26 | 4:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9637 | 1:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1h06 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 3:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 2:20 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 3:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale 3843 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h40 | 6:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 2:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 3:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h07 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6143 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 2:48 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h21 | 4:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9641 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 4:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Intercity 613 | 3:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h49 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 3:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 4:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 4:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 3:20 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h04 | 4:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9643 | 3:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h09 | 4:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9809 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h15 | 4:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9643 | 3:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0h54 | 4:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9947 | 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Milan to Bologna
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Trains from Milan to Bologna run on average 133 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 118 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 201 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 133 |
Direct trains 118 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Bologna
Most Milan to Bologna trains use the Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Milan and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Milan station do trains to Bologna leave from?
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Getting to Milano Rogoredo from Milan city centre
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo train station facilities and services
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
Getting to Milano Porta Garibaldi from Milan city centre
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi train station facilities and services
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Which Bologna station do trains from Milan arrive at?
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Getting to Bologna, Aeroporto from Bologna city centre
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto train station facilities and services
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Getting to Bologna Borgo Panigale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Borgo Panigale is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Borgo Panigale train station facilities and services
Bologna Borgo Panigale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Il Patio, Trattoria Bonora
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Borgo Panigale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Flyon Hotel, Hotel Bologna Airport, Hotel Del Borgo.
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