How to travel from Milan to Bologna

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $17.

Distance: 124 miles (201 km)

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2h 38m

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from Milan to Bologna

How to get from Milan to Bologna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Milan to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 AM2h30
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    12:10 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2413
    9:00 PM2h45
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    11:45 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9805
    10:45 AM0h57
    Milan Rogoredo
    11:42 AMBologna Centrale
    $791One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2499
    9:20 AM2h49
    Milan Centrale
    12:09 PMBologna Centrale
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915
    8:28 AM2h57
    Milan Rogoredo
    11:25 AMBologna Centrale
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915
    8:15 AM3h10
    Milan Centrale
    11:25 AMBologna Centrale
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:20 AM3h45
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    12:05 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM2h55
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    1:25 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:25 PM2h45
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    4:10 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Milan to Bologna

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Milan to Bologna, 93,55% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Milan to Bologna and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Bologna

Travel to Bologna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Bologna.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Milan and Bologna including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Bologna is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Bologna:

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Bologna costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Bologna is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 15m.

The distance from Milan to Bologna is approximately 124 miles (201 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Bologna is:
  • Around 121 trains per day.
  • Around 48 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Bologna:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Bologna by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Bologna with the following travel companies:
  • 44 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
  • 107 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Bologna often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Venice, Rimini, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bologna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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