The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Milan Porta Garibaldi
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Milan Porta Garibaldi 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 Porta Garibaldi will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Milan Porta Garibaldi every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 5 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 train and coach for Bologna Centrale to Milan Porta Garibaldi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Milan Porta Garibaldi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 201 km
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2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Milan Porta Garibaldi train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Milan Porta Garibaldi trains for today, Monday 23 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 3h05 | 14:55 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 04:40 Bologna Centrale | 2h56 | 07:36 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:58 Bologna Centrale | 2h57 | 08:55 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan Porta Garibaldi
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Milan Porta Garibaldi run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 201 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 20:04 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo from Bologna Centrale to Milan Porta Garibaldi trainsFrecciarossa, Regionale, Italo trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Milan Porta Garibaldi from £4. 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 Porta Garibaldi train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Milan Porta Garibaldi 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 Porta Garibaldi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna Centrale and Milan Porta Garibaldi
- 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
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
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