The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 4 buses that leave Milan Malpensa Airport for Bologna Airport on Fri, Jul 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 236 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.
8:45 AM4h10Milan Malpensa Airport12:55 PMBologna Airport$71One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM4h00Milan Malpensa Airport8:30 PMBologna Airport$151One-way0 transfers
1:34 AM3h16Milan Malpensa Airport4:50 AMBologna Airport$251One-way0 transfers
5:40 PM3h40Milan Malpensa Airport9:20 PMBologna Airport$331One-way0 transfers
1:34 AM3h16Milan Malpensa Airport4:50 AMBologna Airport$251One-way0 transfers
5:40 PM3h40Milan Malpensa Airport9:20 PMBologna Airport$331One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM4h00Milan Malpensa Airport8:30 PMBologna Airport$151One-way0 transfers
8:45 AM4h10Milan Malpensa Airport12:55 PMBologna Airport$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $77 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $64 (€52). The journey takes 3h 37m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Gargano, Itabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:34AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:34AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Live departures
Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 4h20 | 4:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h10 | 9:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 4h00 | 9:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
083 · 055 | 7:40 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 3h40 | 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h25 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 4h20 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
![]() | 1:34 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 3h16 | 4:50 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 4h10 | 12:55 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport
Buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:34, the last at 20:25. The fastest bus covers the 146 miles (236 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 146 miles (236 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 16m |
First bus 1:34 AM |
Last bus 8:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Gargano, Marino Autolinee, Itabus from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna AirportYou can travel by bus between Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Gargano, Marino Autolinee, Itabus for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Ferrovie del Gargano
- Ferrovie del Gargano provides information and assistance for travelers with reduced mobility via phone and email.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Ferrovie del Gargano
- One small hand baggage (max 40x30x15 cm, 5 kg) and one additional baggage (max 80x50x30 cm, 20 kg) are allowed for free on buses.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ferrovie del Gargano
- Additional luggage can be transported for a fee if the trunk allows it.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Ferrovie del Gargano
- Small pets are allowed on board buses in appropriate carriers, and guide dogs for blind passengers are always allowed free of charge.
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