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from Milan to Bologna

You can get from Milan to Bologna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Milan to Bologna on 27 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano2h55 14:35Bologna
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£51One-way
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11:40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano2h55 14:35Bologna
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£51One-way
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16:00Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano3h00 19:00Bologna
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£81One-way
14:40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano3h00 17:40Bologna
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£81One-way
18:15Milan Centrale2h53 21:08Bologna Centrale
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£151One-way

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Fri
27 May
£15Regionale
£5Itabus
Sat
28 May
£15Regionale
£3Itabus
Sun
29 May
£15Regionale
£3Itabus
Mon
30 May
£15Regionale
£3Itabus
Tue
31 May
£15Regionale
£3Itabus
Wed
1 Jun
£15Regionale
£3Itabus
Thu
2 Jun
£15Regionale
£3Itabus
Fri
3 Jun
£15Regionale
£3Itabus
Sat
4 Jun
£13Italo
£3Itabus
Sun
5 Jun
£13Italo
£5Itabus
Mon
6 Jun
£13Italo
£5Itabus
Tue
7 Jun
£13Intercity
£3Itabus
Wed
8 Jun
£13Intercity
£3Itabus
Thu
9 Jun
£15Regionale
£3Itabus
Fri
10 Jun
£15Regionale
£3Flixbus
Sat
11 Jun
£13Intercity
£3Itabus
Sun
12 Jun
£15Regionale
£5Itabus
Mon
13 Jun
£13Italo
£3Itabus
Tue
14 Jun
£13Intercity
£3Itabus
Wed
15 Jun
£11Intercity
£3Itabus

Travel Information from Milan to Bologna

distanceDistance124 miles (200 km)
modeAvailable travel modesCoach or train
priceTicket price range£2 - £13
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £2 • 2 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeCoach • £2 • 2 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesItabus or Intercity Notte

Travel 124 miles (200 km) by coach or train between Milan and Bologna. If speed is a priority, then a coach is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £2. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Itabus or Intercity Notte among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Milan to Bologna.

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FAQs

How do I travel to Bologna from Milan?

You can travel between Milan and Bologna 2 different ways: coach or train.

What is the cheapest way to go to Bologna from Milan?

The cheapest way from Milan to Bologna is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £2 compared to other travel options to Bologna:

A coach is generally £11 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £13 from Milan to Bologna.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Bologna?

The quickest way to travel from Milan to Bologna is by coach, which takes on average 2 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Bologna by train can take on average 2 h 16 min.

How far is Bologna from Milan?

The distance from Milan to Bologna is approximately 124 miles (200 km).

How many services a day are there from Milan to Bologna?

The average frequency per day from Milan to Bologna is:

  • 25 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Milan to Bologna as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

When going from Milan to Bologna, where do I depart from Milan and where do I arrive in Bologna?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Milan to Bologna:

  • Coaches from Milan to Bologna most often leave from Milan, Stazione Centrale and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione.
  • Trains most often depart from Milan at Milano Centrale and arrive in Bologna at Bologna Centrale.

Which travel companies can get me from Milan to Bologna?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Milan to Bologna:

  • You can go to Bologna from Milan by coach with Itabus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £2 with Itabus from Milan to Bologna on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Milan to Bologna with Intercity Notte. Cheap tickets can be found for £13 with Intercity Notte from Milan to Bologna.

What other destinations are worth visiting after travelling from Milan to Bologna?

Your journey from Milan to Bologna doesn't have to end in Bologna. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Rome, Florence or Naples. If you’d like to add Rome, Florence or Naples to your Milan to Bologna trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Bologna today!

When should I buy a ticket from Milan to Bologna online to score the best deals?

Before travelling from Milan to Bologna, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • The price of a coach ticket for this trip is £2 one way on average.
  • The price of a train ticket for this journey is £13 one way on average.

But we recommend booking Milan to Bologna tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.