The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Porta Garibaldi 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 Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 2 trains that leave Milan Porta Garibaldi for Bologna Centrale on Fri, Nov 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€18 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9323 | 2:48 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h21 | 4:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 3:48 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h21 | 5:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 2595 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 4:14 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3h11 | 7:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 797 · InterCityNotte 757 | 8:35 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h47 | 11:22 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 9:05 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h28 | 11:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:13 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h57 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale by train or bus
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Nov 06
Nov 07
Nov 08
Nov 09
Nov 10
Nov 11
Nov 12
Nov 13
Nov 14
Nov 15
Nov 16
Nov 17
Nov 18
Nov 19
Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 124 miles (201 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 124 miles (201 km) |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 21:05 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale trainsFrecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Milan Porta Garibaldi and Bologna Centrale from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Frecciarossa
Regionale
Intercity
Intercity Notte
FAQs: Trains from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 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
Most popular train connections from Milan Porta Garibaldi
More options for your journey from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need



