The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Milan Centrale
Cheapest price on 02 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 02 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 02 Sept
1 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 02 Sept
1 h 3 m
Trains on 02 Sept
87
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale to Milan Centrale will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Wed 02 Sept, we found 87 trains from Bologna Centrale to Milan Centrale, including 72 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 200 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24627:502h55Bologna Centrale10:45Milan Centrale£161One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 248217:502h55Bologna Centrale20:45Milan Centrale£161One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24606:582h47Bologna Centrale9:45Milan Centrale£161One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 248619:502h55Bologna Centrale22:45Milan Centrale£161One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 247413:502h55Bologna Centrale16:45Milan Centrale£161One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 962211:561h02Bologna Centrale12:58Milan Centrale£471One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 964216:561h02Bologna Centrale17:58Milan Centrale£471One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 966220:561h04Bologna Centrale22:00Milan Centrale£471One-way0 changes
997210:111h04Bologna Centrale11:15Milan Centrale£501One-way0 changes
997813:111h04Bologna Centrale14:15Milan Centrale£411One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna Centrale to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Milan Centrale 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 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a flight costs an average of £208.
Distance: 200 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £208 Average Price | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Milan Centrale:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Centrale to Milan Centrale costing on average £17.
A coach is £197 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna Centrale to Milan Centrale costing on average £208.
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 55m.
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
The journey is about 16m faster (2h 15m by train vs 2h 31m by car) and roughly £30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£17 vs £47). 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 Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Milan Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Milan Centrale trains for today, Tuesday 1 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 19:36 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 20:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 19:50 Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 22:45 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 19:56 Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 21:00 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9958 | 20:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 21:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 · Regionale 2296 | 20:33 Bologna Centrale | 2h49 | 23:22 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 20:36 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 21:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 596 | 20:46 Bologna Centrale | 2h31 | 23:17 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662 | 20:56 Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 22:00 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 614 | 21:04 Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 23:45 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9954 | 21:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 22:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 21:36 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 22:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8158 | 22:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 23:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9330 | 22:16 Bologna Centrale | 2h09 | 0:25 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 22:18 Bologna Centrale | 1h07 | 23:25 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 22:38 Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 23:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9962 | 23:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 0:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 2 September | |||||
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TTPER 2452 | 5:00 Bologna Centrale | 2h45 | 7:45 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 | 5:28 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 8:00 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 758 | 5:48 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 8:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 | 5:53 Bologna Centrale | 2h57 | 8:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 752 | 5:58 Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 8:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 | 6:58 Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 9:45 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 7:18 Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 9:30 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9504 | 7:31 Bologna Centrale | 1h19 | 8:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 · Regionale 2294 · Regionale TRENORD 2362 | 7:33 Bologna Centrale | 3h02 | 10:35 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 · Regionale 2294 · Regionale TRENORD 2162 | 7:33 Bologna Centrale | 3h07 | 10:40 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 | 7:50 Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 10:45 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9904 | 8:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 9:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 8:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h25 | 11:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802 | 8:13 Bologna Centrale | 1h22 | 9:35 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804 | 8:18 Bologna Centrale | 1h52 | 10:10 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508 | 8:36 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 9:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17410 · Regionale TRENORD 10822 · Regionale TRENORD 2166 | 8:50 Bologna Centrale | 3h50 | 12:40 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9608 | 8:56 Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 10:00 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9908 | 9:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 10:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 9:18 Bologna Centrale | 1h52 | 11:10 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 9:36 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 10:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 580 | 9:46 Bologna Centrale | 2h29 | 12:15 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 | 9:50 Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 12:45 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9912 | 10:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 11:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9972 | 10:11 Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 11:15 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616 | 10:26 Bologna Centrale | 1h09 | 11:35 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 10:36 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 11:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17412 · Regionale TRENORD 10826 · Regionale TRENORD 2170 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 3h50 | 14:40 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 604 | 11:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h35 | 13:40 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9916 | 11:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 12:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 11:18 Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 12:30 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 11:36 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 12:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 14:45 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9622 | 11:56 Bologna Centrale | 1h02 | 12:58 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3842 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 12:05 Bologna Centrale | 3h30 | 15:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
9920 | 12:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 13:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 12:18 Bologna Centrale | 1h07 | 13:25 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 · Regionale TTPER 2472 | 12:33 Bologna Centrale | 3h12 | 15:45 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 12:36 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 13:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17414 · Regionale TTPER 2472 | 12:50 Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 15:45 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 606 | 13:03 Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 15:30 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9924 | 13:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 14:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9978 | 13:11 Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 14:15 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814 | 13:18 Bologna Centrale | 1h07 | 14:25 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628 | 13:26 Bologna Centrale | 1h09 | 14:35 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 13:36 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 14:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 | 13:50 Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 16:45 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9928 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 15:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 | 14:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h25 | 17:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632 | 14:26 Bologna Centrale | 1h09 | 15:35 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 14:36 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 15:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17416 · Regionale TRENORD 10834 · Regionale TRENORD 2178 | 14:50 Bologna Centrale | 3h50 | 18:40 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 608 | 15:04 Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 17:45 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9932 | 15:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 16:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 15:18 Bologna Centrale | 1h52 | 17:10 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 15:36 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 16:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 15:50 Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 18:45 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8134 | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 17:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 16:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h25 | 19:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 16:18 Bologna Centrale | 1h52 | 18:10 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 2480 | 16:33 Bologna Centrale | 3h12 | 19:45 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 16:36 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 17:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17418 · Regionale TRENORD 10838 · Regionale TRENORD 2182 | 16:50 Bologna Centrale | 3h50 | 20:40 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 590 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 2h31 | 19:25 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642 | 16:56 Bologna Centrale | 1h02 | 17:58 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9940 | 17:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 18:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 17:36 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 18:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 | 17:50 Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 20:45 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8944 | 18:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 19:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 612 | 19:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h35 | 21:40 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9948 | 19:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 20:20 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan Centrale
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Milan Centrale run on average 70 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 60 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 70 |
Direct trains 60 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 21:06 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Bologna Centrale to Milan Centrale trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale to Milan Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale and Milan Centrale
Most Bologna Centrale to Milan Centrale trains use the Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna Centrale and Milan Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
Bologna 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: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
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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