- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£41
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 37 m
Buses on 18 Sept
45
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 45 buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna, including 8 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 241 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 59 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.
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9997Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a flight costs an average of £457.
Distance: 241 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price | £457 Average Price | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna costing on average £29.
A coach is £345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna costing on average £356.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 22m.
Flight takes on average 8h 46m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £47. The journey takes 3h 22m versus 2h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 17:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h10 | 21:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 4h00 | 21:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
083 · 055 | 19:40 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 3h40 | 23:20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h25 | 2:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:25 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 4h20 | 2:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco+ 9969 | 0:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 7h29 | 7:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9941 | 0:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 8h29 | 8:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9941 | 0:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 7h59 | 8:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9969 | 0:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 6h59 | 7:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9969 | 1:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 6h29 | 7:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9941 | 1:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 7h29 | 8:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9941 | 4:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 3h59 | 8:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9941 | 5:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 3h29 | 8:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 8:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 9h59 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 9:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 9h29 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
2125 | 9:30 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h25 | 13:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2125 | 9:45 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (Arrivi - Terminal 2) | 4h10 | 13:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 9:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 9h59 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 9:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 8h59 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 10:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 9h29 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 10:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 8h29 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 10:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 7h59 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 10:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 8h59 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 11:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 7h29 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 11:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 8h29 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:45 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h30 | 16:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 11:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 6h59 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 11:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 7h59 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:55 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 4h20 | 16:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 12:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 7h29 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 12:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 6h29 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 12:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 6h59 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 12:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 5h59 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 13:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 5h29 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 13:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 6h29 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 13:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h59 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 13:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 5h59 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 14:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h29 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 14:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 5h29 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 14:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 3h59 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 14:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h59 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9993 | 15:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 3h29 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 15:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h29 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 15:50 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 3h59 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Flibco+ 9997 | 16:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 3h29 | 19:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
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Buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:34, the last at 20:25. The fastest coach covers the 241 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 241 km |
Average bus duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 16m |
First bus 1:34 |
Last bus 20:25 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Bologna’s modern and contemporary art museum presents rotating exhibitions and a compact permanent collection in a converted industrial space.
An engaging museum on Bologna’s industrial and social history, with working models, scientific instruments, and practical displays for curious visitors.
Bologna’s grand central square is the city’s social and architectural heart, framed by major civic buildings and lively throughout the day.
A long porticoed walk climbing towards San Luca, combining daily local life, historic architecture, and one of Bologna’s classic walking routes.
This covered market street preserves medieval character under porticoes and is ideal for a short walk between historic shops and central landmarks.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with slow-cooked ragù. It is Bologna’s signature pasta dish and traditionally differs from spaghetti bolognese found abroad.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta served in rich capon or beef broth. A festive classic closely tied to Bolognese family cooking and winter meals.
Green pasta sheets layered with ragù, béchamel and Parmigiano Reggiano. This baked dish is a traditional Sunday and holiday favourite in Bologna.
Historic osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta and traditional meat dishes in a warm, old-world dining room near the city centre.
Refined restaurant serving contemporary Italian cuisine in elegant rooms inside Palazzo Fava, suited to a special-occasion meal.
Long-standing trattoria popular for tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù and other local staples in a simple, bustling setting.
Moderate for Italy: lodging is mid-priced, meals are reasonable, and local buses are cheap, though central hotel rates rise in peak season and during major fairs.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included; round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Bologna Stazione Centrale -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna buses use the Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna. Use this guide to compare Milan Malpensa Airport and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre. ATMs are available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre.
Available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre: Ramp access available.
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