The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport 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 Malpensa Airport will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Milan Malpensa Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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.








Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bologna Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 241 km
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£29 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport trains for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9610+ Regionale TRENORD 2938+ Autobus TRENORD 4335A | 08:26 Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 11:37 Malpensa Airport T2 | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616+ Regionale TRENORD 2942+ Autobus TRENORD 4339A | 09:26 Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 12:37 Malpensa Airport T2 | 2 changes | |
9920+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 11:06 Bologna Centrale | 10h05 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9976+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 11:11 Bologna Centrale | 10h00 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9924+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 12:06 Bologna Centrale | 9h05 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9978+ Regionale TRENORD 2982+ Autobus TRENORD 8089A | 12:11 Bologna Centrale | 10h00 | 22:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9978+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 12:11 Bologna Centrale | 9h00 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9928+ Regionale TRENORD 2982+ Autobus TRENORD 8089A | 13:06 Bologna Centrale | 9h05 | 22:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9928+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 13:06 Bologna Centrale | 8h05 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9932+ Regionale TRENORD 2982+ Autobus TRENORD 8089A | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 8h05 | 22:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9932+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h05 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9982+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 14:11 Bologna Centrale | 7h00 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
8134+ Regionale TRENORD 2982+ Autobus TRENORD 8089A | 15:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h05 | 22:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
8134+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 15:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h05 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9940+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h05 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9986+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 16:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h00 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9986+ Regionale TRENORD 2982+ Autobus TRENORD 8089A | 16:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h00 | 22:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 16:50 Bologna Centrale | 4h32 | 21:22 Malpensa Airport T2 | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 16:50 Bologna Centrale | 4h21 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9946+ Regionale TRENORD 2982+ Autobus TRENORD 8089A | 17:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h05 | 22:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9946+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 17:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h05 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale TRENORD 2982+ Autobus TRENORD 8089A | 18:05 Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 22:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale TRENORD 2982+ Autobus TRENORD 8089A | 18:05 Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 22:22 Malpensa Airport T2 | 2 changes | |
9948+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 18:06 Bologna Centrale | 3h05 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9990+ Regionale TRENORD 2982+ Autobus TRENORD 8089A | 18:11 Bologna Centrale | 4h00 | 22:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9990+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 18:11 Bologna Centrale | 3h00 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9652+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 18:26 Bologna Centrale | 2h56 | 21:22 Malpensa Airport T2 | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9652+ Regionale TRENORD 2978+ Autobus TRENORD 8085A | 18:26 Bologna Centrale | 2h45 | 21:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
9958+ Regionale TRENORD 2982+ Autobus TRENORD 8089A | 19:06 Bologna Centrale | 3h05 | 22:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9660+ Regionale TRENORD 2982+ Autobus TRENORD 8089A | 19:26 Bologna Centrale | 2h45 | 22:11 Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9660+ Regionale TRENORD 2982+ Autobus TRENORD 8089A | 19:26 Bologna Centrale | 2h56 | 22:22 Malpensa Airport T2 | 2 changes | |
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![]() | 03:50 Bologna Centrale | 4h44 | 08:34 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 99 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:28, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 99 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 03:28 |
Last train 21:06 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Trenitalia from Bologna Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport trainsFrecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Trenitalia trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Milan Malpensa Airport from £6. 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 Malpensa Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport 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 Malpensa Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bologna Centrale and Milan Malpensa Airport
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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