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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Bologna 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 1h 57m. 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 €16.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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€18 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Milan to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Milan to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Bologna
Travel to Bologna 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 Milan to Bologna.
There are 2 options to travel from Milan to Bologna including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bologna from Milan is by taking a bus, which costs on average $3 (€3).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Milan to Bologna:
Taking a bus costs $14 (€13) less than taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Bologna from Milan is by bus with an average travel time of 2 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Getting to Bologna by train takes 2 h 22 min on average.
The distance is approximately 124 miles (200 km) from Milan to Bologna.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Bologna is:
- 12 buses a day.
- 50 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Milan to Bologna as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Milan to Bologna:
- Most travelers take a bus from Milano, Milan Linate Airport to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Most travelers who book a train ticket from Milan to Bologna depart from Milan Centrale to Bologna Centrale.
The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Bologna:
- Travel with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Autoservizi Salemi Srl for buses to Bologna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Itabus Milan to Bologna tickets on Omio for $3 (€3).
- Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity or Intercity Notte can take you to Bologna by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Intercity from Milan to Bologna for $18 (€16).
Yes, there are direct routes from Milan to Bologna with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Bologna with Itabus, Marino Autolinee or FlixBus with 10 direct buses per day.
- You can find 50 direct trains per day to take to Bologna with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity or Intercity Notte.
Direct services to Bologna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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