The average train between Bologna and Milan takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Bologna to Milan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bologna and Milan. The earliest departure is at 1:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Bologna is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Milan at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Termini and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Milan. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Milan station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Bologna to Milan train services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, depart from Roma Termini station.
Bologna to Milan train services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
The distance between Bologna and Milan is 477 km. The road distance is 583 km.
ItaloTreno operates a train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €70–150 and the journey takes 3h 5m.