The cheapest and fastest trains from Milano Lambrate to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milano Lambrate 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 Milano Lambrate to Bologna Centrale will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 26 trains that leave Milano Lambrate for Bologna Centrale on Fri, Jan 09, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 09 the direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
On Fri, Jan 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 43 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.
Intercity 599
Regionale TRENORD 2181 · Regionale TRENORD 10883 · Regionale TTPER 3945
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477
Regionale TRENORD 10883 · Regionale TTPER 3945
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485
Intercity 599
Regionale TTPER 2483+
InterCityNotte 755
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Milano Lambrate to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milano Lambrate 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 33m. 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: 198 km
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€18 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milano Lambrate to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Milano Lambrate to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Thursday, January 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:27 PM Milano Lambrate | 2h48 | 4:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:48 PM Milano Lambrate | 2h14 | 6:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:27 PM Milano Lambrate | 2h43 | 8:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 9 | |||||
Regionale TRENORD 10853 · Regionale TTPER 17425 | 4:47 AM Milano Lambrate | 2h59 | 7:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 | 6:27 AM Milano Lambrate | 2h46 | 9:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Milano Lambrate to Bologna Centrale by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milano Lambrate to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Milano Lambrate to Bologna Centrale run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 20:22. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 05:27 |
Last train 20:22 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Milano Lambrate to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Milano Lambrate and Bologna Centrale from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milano Lambrate to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milano Lambrate to Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milano Lambrate to Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Via Rombon.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole
- Osteria Lambrate
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- MEININGER Milano Lambrate
- Hotel Gamma
- Hotel Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN

