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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£28
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£30
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
2 h 58 m
Trains on 19 Sept
7
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 7 trains from Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 34 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.
6:113h34Bologna Airport9:45Milan Centrale£281One-way0 changes- 19:313h44Bologna Airport23:15Milan Centrale£281One-way0 changes
- 15:113h34Bologna Airport18:45Milan Centrale£281One-way0 changes
- 15:153h34Bologna Airport18:49Milan Centrale£281One-way0 changes
- 6:393h03Bologna Airport9:42Milan Centrale£281One-way0 changes
14:111h04Bologna Airport15:15Milan Centrale£391One-way0 changes- 6:393h03Bologna Airport9:42Milan Centrale£281One-way0 changes
- 6:113h34Bologna Airport9:45Milan Centrale£281One-way0 changes
- 15:153h34Bologna Airport18:49Milan Centrale£281One-way0 changes
- 13:113h34Bologna Airport16:45Milan Centrale£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a flight costs an average of £355.
Distance: 195 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£43 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £355 Average Price | £46 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale costing on average £43.
A coach is £342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale costing on average £355.
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 7m.
Flight takes on average 3h 27m.
The journey is about 40m faster (1h 40m by train vs 2h 20m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£43 vs £46). 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 Frecciarossa, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FRECCIAROSSA 9668+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX228 | 21:27 Bologna Airport | 1h33 | 23:00 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8830+MARCONI EXPRESS MX234 | 21:51 Bologna Airport | 1h34 | 23:25 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9592+MARCONI EXPRESS MX238 | 22:15 Bologna Airport | 1h35 | 23:50 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
| 6:11 Bologna Airport | 3h34 | 9:45 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:39 Bologna Airport | 3h03 | 9:42 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:11 Bologna Airport | 3h34 | 16:45 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:11 Bologna Airport | 1h04 | 15:15 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:11 Bologna Airport | 3h34 | 18:45 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:15 Bologna Airport | 3h34 | 18:49 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale
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Trains from Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 19:11. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 4:32 |
Last train 19:11 |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity from Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity trains will get you between Bologna Airport and Milan Centrale from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Airport to Milan 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 Milan Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bologna Airport and Milan Centrale
Most Bologna Airport to Milan Centrale trains use the Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna Airport and Milan Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
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