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Cheap bus tickets from Bologna to Milan

Showing times and prices for Nov 30

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$21

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

06:35PM3h00

Bologna

09:35PMMilan

$91One-way

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07:55PM2h50

Bologna

10:45PMMilan

$91One-way

0 transfers

09:50PM6h15

Bologna

04:05AMMilan

$461One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Bologna to Milan

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09:50PM6h15

Bologna

04:05AMMilan

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Bus times from Bologna to Milan

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Fastest Journey

2 h 50 m

Average

4 h 1 m

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Distance

201 km

Of the 3 buses that leave Bologna for Milan every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

07:55PM2h50

Bologna

10:45PMMilan

$91One-way

0 transfers

06:35PM3h00

Bologna

09:35PMMilan

$91One-way

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09:50PM6h15

Bologna

04:05AMMilan

$461One-way

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Overview: Bus from Bologna to Milan

	Distance	124 miles (200 km)
	Average bus duration	2 h 54 min
	Average bus ticket price	$8 (€6)
	Direct bus	Yes
	Bus companies	El Pilar, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Trenitalia, Marino Autolinee, Lineeitalia, Busitalia, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Itabus

Buses from Bologna to Milan cover the 124 miles (200 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 54 min with our travel partners like El Pilar, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Trenitalia, Marino Autolinee, Lineeitalia, Busitalia, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Itabus. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $2 (€2), but the average price of bus tickets is $8 (€6). Travelers depart most frequently from Bologna, Stazione Centrale and arrive in Milano, Aeroporto di Milano Linate.

Bus companies: Trenitalia, BlaBlaCar Bus and Marino Autolinee from Bologna to Milan

Trenitalia, BlaBlaCar Bus and Marino Autolinee buses will get you between Bologna and Milan from $2 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Cheapest Price: $6

Trenitalia is the national railway of Italy, providing a comprehensive network of trains across the country including trains to Milan from Bologna. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca, as well as regional and intercity services. Frecciarossa trains are the fastest, reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h, while Frecciargento and Frecciabianca offer a more leisurely journey. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Standard, and Business Class. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. Popular routes include Milan to Rome, Venice to Florence, and Naples to Bari.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $2

Bus from Bologna to Milan

The journey on buses from Bologna to Milan will cover a distance of around 124 miles (200 km). The trip time on these routes will be anywhere from around 2h 40min to about 3h 50min and the best part of this journey is that all of the buses are direct. There are a couple of buses early in the morning and then the rest of the buses depart throughout the afternoon and into the evening hours.

Bologna to Milan Bus Time: Daily Departures

When looking for buses to Milan from Bologna you will find about 15 departures every day. The number of departures is fairly consistent across every day of the week. Most of the buses will depart either in the afternoon or early evening hours with a couple of buses leaving after around 9:00 p.m. All of the buses on this route are direct with no transfers required along the way.

How long is the journey by bus from Bologna to Milan?

The trip that you will make on buses from Bologna to Milan is going to cover a distance of around 124 miles (200 km). Depending on your departure time from Bologna the trip to Milan can take anywhere from 2h 40min up to 3h 40min and the time is usually dependent on traffic conditions during your travel time.

Buses from Bologna to Milan: fountain of Neptune in Bologna. Source: Shutterstock

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for bus from Bologna to Milan?

Departure bus station: Autostazione Bologna. A great feature of this station is the fact that it has a location that is very close to the center of the city. The station is only about 4.7 miles (7.6 km) to the northeast of the city center. Local bus routes number 27, 41, and 50 can all make the trip from several locations in the center of the city to the station with one of these buses making the trip around every 10 minutes throughout most of the day. Some of the features you will find in the station include public restrooms, a couple of places to find something to eat or drink, as well as a large information board giving details of all buses arriving and departing the station.

Arrival bus station: Milan San Donato M3 Station. This station has a location that is to the southeast of the center of Milan about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) in distance from the city center. One way to get to the city from the station is on bus route number 3 that will make the trip to the city in around 12min. The station itself is a very simple affair with things like restrooms for passengers. There's also a train service here that gives travelers easy access after their bus trips here.

Arrival bus station: Autostazione Lampugnano. This is a station that has a location to the northwest of the center of the city and it is around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) in distance from the city to the station. A good way to get from the station to the center of the city is on bus route number one that covers the distance from the station to the city in about 14min. Some of the features of the station include a nice café where you can get croissants and coffee plus there are restrooms, ample spaces to wait for a bus, and information boards giving information about buses arriving and departing the station.

Which bus companies travel from Bologna to Milan?

The two bus companies that offer service for a bus from Bologna to Milan are Itabus and MarinoBus. Both of the companies that operate buses along this route offer direct service to Milan. Most all of the offerings on this route are on Itabus as MarinoBus has only one departure that leaves at around 5:00 p.m. and stops at both of the stations in Milan on the same bus. With that said, the trip on MarinoBus to the San Donato M3 station is the fastest on this route with a trip time of about 2h 40min.

Itabus buses from Bologna to Milan

Itabus offers 10 different departures daily on a bus from Bologna to Milan. All of their buses arrive at the Autostazione Lampugnano in Milan although the bus at around 5:00 a.m and the one at around 2:35 p.m. also makes a stop at the San Donato M3 station. They offer a couple of early morning departures at around 5:00 a.m. and around 6:25 a.m. and then from there their departures start at around 2:30 p.m. and continue until about 10:00 p.m. While none of these buses are high_speed buses, all of their buses offer direct service to Milan without any transfers required along the route.

MarinoBus buses from Bologna to Milan

MarinoBus has one bus from Bologna to Milan but it operates daily and it departs Bologna at around 5:00 p.m. This bus will make stops at both of the stations in Milan. This bus offers the quickest trip on a bus to Milan from Bologna. This bus can take you the entire way to Milan including to both of the stops in Milan on the same bus without requiring a transfer to any other buses along the route.

Traveling by bus is a sustainable journey

Bus travel, by its very nature, is a much more sustainable method of travel than having passengers drive themselves between cities like Bologna and Milan due to the economies of scale of having everyone travel on one vehicle. In addition to that, each of the companies that offer service on this route operates in a very environmentally friendly manner. Itabus has a fleet of buses that operate with diesel engines offering some of the lowest emissions of any bus in the marketplace. MarinoBus has a proprietary environmental management system that assures that all of their operations will occur in an as efficient manner as possible..

Bus Bologna to Milan: Services on Board

MarinoBus offers one class of seating on their buses but all of the seats they offer are lounge chairs providing great comfort to their passengers. The buses offer free Wi_Fi and passengers can bring one carry_on bag aboard the bus as well as bringing two pieces of luggage that will travel below the bus. Travelers can bring a bicycle, but it must break down into two pieces and travel as any other piece of luggage would. You can bring your pet along on the ride so long as it rides in an approved pet carrier on the floor next to you. Itabus has seats that recline and our distance adjustable, feature a built_in USB port, electric socket, and light. Their buses offer ultra_fast free Wi_Fi, plus there are vending machines and onboard toilets. Travelers can bring their bike on the bus for an added fee and pets can ride on the bus as well so long as they travel in a pet carrier. Both carriers have generous policies to make sure that all passengers with disabilities and limited mobility can travel in the same way as all other passengers. If there is a safety issue with boarding or disembarking passengers with limited mobility, both providers will allow a companion to ride with this traveler free of charge to accommodate their needs.

How to find cheap bus tickets from Bologna to Milan?

If you would like to save money on your bus travel on a bus from Bologna to Milan, one of the best ways to do this is to book your tickets as far in advance as possible. This will allow you to possibly find specific discounts or specials offered by bus providers. If you are flexible in your travel dates don't hesitate to search through many times and days to find the cheapest travel choice for your route. although the route on buses to Milan from Bologna does not offer anything but a direct route, searching for routes that may make more stops along the way can save your money on your bus travel.

Bus from Bologna to Milan: view of the piazza in Milano. Source: Shutterstock

To Milan by bus—travel tips

For people that have traveled to Italy in the past, most would tell you that Milan is a city that you should visit at least once in your lifetime. The city is often thought of as one of the most wealthy and stylish cities in Italy and the city is a great example of a combination of old_world romance with new_world urban design. The city boasts a huge amount of stunning and diverse architecture to explore. The number of well_known artworks that you can see in the city is quite staggering. The food in the city of Milan comes from the abundant and varied landscape that surrounds the city and there are several classic Milanese favorites that you must try. On top of all that, the city of Milan is one of the fashion centers of the world. Some of the spots you need to see or things you need to do on your trip to Milan include:

Duomo di Milano
Galleria Virrorio Emanuele II
Sforzesco Castle
Milan Fashion Week
Milan Food Week

FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Milan

FAQs: Take the bus from Bologna to Milan with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Milan.

Cheap bus tickets from Bologna to Milan can start from as little as $2 (€2) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bologna to Milan is $8 (€6); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Bologna to Milan is 2 h 54 min to travel the 124 mile (200 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first bus from Bologna to Milan leaves at 5: 45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Bologna to Milan leaves at 10: 45 PM.

For the best Bologna to Milan bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with El Pilar, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Trenitalia, Marino Autolinee, Lineeitalia, Busitalia, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Itabus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services to Milan from Bologna to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Bologna, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Bologna, Stazione Centrale, Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna. When arriving in Milan, you can end your route in bus stations like Milano, Aeroporto di Milano Linate, Milan, Stazione Garibaldi and Milan, Cadorna M1 M2 S R.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bologna, Stazione Centrale, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Milano, Aeroporto di Milano Linate, located 5.5 miles (8.8 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Milan from Bologna is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 54 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Bologna to Milan is March.

Yes, you can take a bus to Milan from Bologna.

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