The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport 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 Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Centrale will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 16 buses that leave Milan Malpensa Airport for Bologna Centrale on Sun, Dec 14, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 14 the direct buses cover the 241 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sun, Dec 14 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.
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2125

FlixBus




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Centrale Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Centrale buses for today, Saturday, December 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h10 | 1:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 4h05 | 1:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 14 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:35 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 3h15 | 5:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 3h05 | 5:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 9:05 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h25 | 1:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 9:20 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (Arrivi - Terminal 2) | 4h10 | 1:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h40 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 4h30 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h10 | 8:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 4h00 | 8:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
083 · 037 | 6:40 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 3h40 | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Centrale
Buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Centrale run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:20, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 08:20 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Autostradale from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna CentraleYou can travel by bus between Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Centrale with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Autostradale for as low as $6 (€5). 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 Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Autostradale
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- 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.
- 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.
- Autostradale
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bologna Centrale, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Autostradale
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (55x40x20cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (70x50x30cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Autostradale
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Autostradale
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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