The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
91
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Bologna will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 91 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Bologna on Sat, Feb 28, 76 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 28 the direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Sat, Feb 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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.
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 17415
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467
Regionale TRENORD 2181 · Regionale TRENORD 10883 · Regionale TTPER 3945
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613
FRECCIAROSSA 9657
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9641Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale 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 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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Live departures
Milan Centrale to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Bologna trains for today, Friday, February 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 4:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 5:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 4:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2h55 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9601 | 4:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 5:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2351 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 4:25 AM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 603 | 4:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9907 | 4:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 5:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9303 | 4:50 AM Milan Centrale | 2h19 | 7:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9603 | 5:00 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 6:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 | 5:05 AM Milan Centrale | 2h45 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9511 | 5:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 6:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8111 | 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 6:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9969 | 5:45 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 6:49 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9607 | 6:00 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 7:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 605 | 6:05 AM Milan Centrale | 2h51 | 8:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 7:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 | 6:20 AM Milan Centrale | 2h58 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9917 | 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 7:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9941 | 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 7:49 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 6:50 AM Milan Centrale | 1h52 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9611 | 7:00 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 8:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 8:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 10:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613 | 7:30 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 8:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9919 | 7:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9615 | 7:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1h06 | 9:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 9:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 8:20 AM Milan Centrale | 2h55 | 11:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3465 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 4h33 | 12:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9923 | 8:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 9:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9619 | 8:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1h06 | 10:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 10:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927 | 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 10:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9623 | 9:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1h06 | 11:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 11:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 609 | 10:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 12:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 10:20 AM Milan Centrale | 2h55 | 1:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9625 | 10:25 AM Milan Centrale | 1h09 | 11:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 3467 | 10:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h33 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 10:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1h07 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9931 | 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 11:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9627 | 10:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1h06 | 12:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 12:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 17415 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2h55 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 3841 | 11:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h40 | 3:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1h07 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9935 | 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 12:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9631 | 12:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 1:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h55 | 3:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 12:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h07 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9939 | 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 1:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597 | 12:48 PM Milan Centrale | 2h26 | 3:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9637 | 12:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1h06 | 2:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 2:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale 3843 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h40 | 5:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 1:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 2:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h07 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8143 | 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 2:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9641 | 2:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 613 | 2:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h49 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547 | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 3:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h55 | 5:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9643 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h09 | 3:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h15 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9947 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9645 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 4:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 4:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h55 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3845 | 3:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h40 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h07 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9951 | 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9649 | 3:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1h06 | 5:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 5:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 4:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 7:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 4:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1h12 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9955 | 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9993 | 4:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 5:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 4:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1h52 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653 | 5:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 6:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9559 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 6:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2177 · Regionale TRENORD 10895 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 5:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h05 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 5:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 6:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h07 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9959 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 6:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9997 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 6:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9661 | 6:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 7:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9563 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 7:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 6:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h55 | 9:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9961 | 6:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 7:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 6:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1h52 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 8:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2181 · Regionale TRENORD 10883 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 7:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h13 | 10:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9963 | 7:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 8:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2483 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h18 | 11:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 8:50 PM Milan Centrale | 2h16 | 11:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h33 | 11:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Trains from Milan Centrale to Bologna run on average 82 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 69 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 124 miles (201 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 124 miles (201 km) |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 82 |
Direct trains 69 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 04:15 |
Last train 21:05 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Milan Centrale to Bologna trainsFrecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Milan Centrale and Bologna from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan Centrale to Bologna
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Elevators, ramps.
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