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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 21
€32
Average ticket price on Sep 21
€32
Fastest journey on Sep 21
1 h 4 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
1 h 6 m
Trains on Sep 21
26
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 26 trains from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport, including 26 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct trains cover the 236 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.
99075:40 AM1h14Milan Centrale6:54 AMBologna Centrale€321One-way0 transfers- 89478:40 AM1h14Milan Centrale9:54 AMBologna Centrale€321One-way0 transfers
- 61432:40 PM1h14Milan Centrale3:54 PMBologna Centrale€321One-way0 transfers
- 99596:16 PM1h38Rho Fiera7:54 PMBologna Centrale€321One-way0 transfers
- 99514:40 PM1h14Milan Centrale5:54 PMBologna Centrale€321One-way0 transfers
- 99417:45 AM1h04Milan Centrale8:49 AMBologna Centrale€321One-way0 transfers
- 99935:45 PM1h04Milan Centrale6:49 PMBologna Centrale€321One-way0 transfers
- 99696:45 AM1h04Milan Centrale7:49 AMBologna Centrale€321One-way0 transfers
- 99976:45 PM1h04Milan Centrale7:49 PMBologna Centrale€321One-way0 transfers
- 99075:40 AM1h14Milan Centrale6:54 AMBologna Centrale€321One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a flight costs an average of €531.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€38 Average price | €531 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average €38.
A bus is €506 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average €531.
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 45m.
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
The journey is about 1h 22m faster (1h 18m by train vs 2h 40m by car) and roughly €25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€38 vs €63). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9931 | 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 12:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9935 | 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 1:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9939 | 1:16 PM Rho Fiera | 1h38 | 2:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9939 | 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 2:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6143 | 2:16 PM Rho Fiera | 1h38 | 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6143 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9947 | 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9951 | 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9955 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 6:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9993 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 6:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9959 | 6:16 PM Rho Fiera | 1h38 | 7:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9959 | 6:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 7:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9997 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 7:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9961 | 7:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 8:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9963 | 8:16 PM Rho Fiera | 1h38 | 9:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9963 | 8:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 9:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 21 | |||||
| 9907 | 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 6:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8111 | 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 7:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9969 | 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 7:49 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9917 | 7:16 AM Rho Fiera | 1h38 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9917 | 7:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9941 | 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 1h04 | 8:49 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8947 | 8:16 AM Rho Fiera | 1h38 | 9:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8947 | 8:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 9:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9923 | 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 10:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9927 | 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 1h14 | 11:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport
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Trains from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 16:45. The fastest train covers the 146 miles (236 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 146 miles (236 km) |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 3:40 AM |
Last train 4:45 PM |
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Train companies: Italo from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport trainsItalo trains will get you between Milan Malpensa Airport and Bologna Airport from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna Airport
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