The cheapest and fastest trains from San Donato Milanese to Bologna
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Donato Milanese to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Donato Milanese to Bologna will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave San Donato Milanese for Bologna every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 193 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.
14:212h49San Donato Milanese17:10Bologna£161One-way0 changes
14:212h49San Donato Milanese17:10Bologna£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for San Donato Milanese to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from San Donato Milanese to Bologna 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 coach which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 193 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
San Donato Milanese to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for San Donato Milanese to Bologna trains for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S1 TRENORD 24149 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 15:10 San Donato Milanese station | 3h00 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
S1 TRENORD 24150 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 15:21 San Donato Milanese station | 2h49 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
S1 TRENORD 24153 · Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419 | 16:10 San Donato Milanese station | 3h00 | 19:10 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
S1 TRENORD 24157 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 17:10 San Donato Milanese station | 3h06 | 20:16 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
S1 TRENORD 24158 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 17:21 San Donato Milanese station | 2h55 | 20:16 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
S1 TRENORD 24159+ Intercity 599 | 17:40 San Donato Milanese station | 2h22 | 20:02 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
S1 TRENORD 24161 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 18:10 San Donato Milanese station | 2h55 | 21:05 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
S1 TRENORD 24161 · Regionale TRENORD 10895 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 18:10 San Donato Milanese station | 3h15 | 21:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
S1 TRENORD 24162 · Regionale TRENORD 10895 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 18:21 San Donato Milanese station | 3h04 | 21:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
S1 TRENORD 24165 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 19:10 San Donato Milanese station | 3h00 | 22:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
S1 TRENORD 24166 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 19:21 San Donato Milanese station | 2h49 | 22:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
S1 TRENORD 24169 · Regionale TRENORD 10883 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 20:10 San Donato Milanese station | 3h18 | 23:28 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
S1 TRENORD 24170 · Regionale TRENORD 10883 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 20:21 San Donato Milanese station | 3h07 | 23:28 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
S1 TRENORD 24174 · Regionale TRENORD 10885+ InterCityNotte 755 | 21:21 San Donato Milanese station | 2h45 | 0:06 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
S1 TRENORD 24177 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 22:10 San Donato Milanese station | 2h23 | 0:33 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets San Donato Milanese to Bologna by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
06 May
07 May
08 May
09 May
10 May
11 May
12 May
Journey information
Overview: Train from San Donato Milanese to Bologna
Trains from San Donato Milanese to Bologna run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:40, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 193 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 193 km |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 2:40 |
Last train 23:21 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Trenord from San Donato Milanese to Bologna trainsRegionale, Trenord trains will get you between San Donato Milanese and Bologna from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
Trenord
FAQs: San Donato Milanese to Bologna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Donato Milanese to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in San Donato Milanese and Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Via Maastricht.
- Ristorante Santa Barbara
- Osteria del Ponte
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Santa Barbara Hotel
- Unahotels The One Milano
- Crowne Plaza Milan Linate
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Milan and regional destinations
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
More options for your journey from San Donato Milanese to Bologna
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need



