The average train between Milan and Bologna takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Milan to Bologna. 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 Milan and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Milan is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Bologna at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Rome Termini and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Bologna station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Milan to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
The distance between Milan and Bologna is 477 km. The road distance is 564 km.
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €80–170 and the journey takes 3h 4m. ItaloTreno also services this route once daily.