How to travel from Bologna to Milan

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Milan 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 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 124 miles (201 km)

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€22

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€8

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2h 49m

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2h 19m

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3h 26m

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from Bologna to Milan

How to get from Bologna to Milan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bologna to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:50AM2h55
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
11:45AMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Marino Autolinee048
04:10AM2h50
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
07:00AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616
10:26AM0h55
Bologna Centrale
11:21AMMilan Rogoredo
$661One-way
0 transfers

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RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2466
09:50AM2h55
Bologna Centrale
12:45PMMilan Centrale
$231One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2470
11:50AM2h55
Bologna Centrale
02:45PMMilan Centrale
$231One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TRENORD 10868
10:33AM3h26
Bologna Centrale
01:59PMMilan Rogoredo
$231One-way
1 transfer
Itabus2126
01:25PM3h15
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
04:40PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:40PM2h55
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
06:35PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:15PM2h20
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
02:35PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
$201One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Bologna to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bologna to Milan, 93,33% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bologna to Milan and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Milan

Travel to Milan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Milan.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bologna and Milan including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Milan is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Milan:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Milan costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Milan is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 15m.

The distance from Bologna to Milan is approximately 124 miles (201 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Milan is:
  • Around 129 trains per day.
  • Around 47 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Milan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Milan:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Milan Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Italo, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Itabus, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Busitalia, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Milan by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 115 direct trains per day with Italo, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Itabus, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity.
  • 45 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Busitalia, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Como, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.
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