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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Bologna is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Bologna is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs €55 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, San Donato M3 and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Bologna via Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Milan to Bologna?

The distance between Milan and Bologna is 564 km. The road distance is 570.3 km.

How do I travel from Milan to Bologna without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €70 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Milan to Bologna?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Milan to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Bologna bus from?

Milan to Bologna bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Milano, San Donato M3 station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Bologna train from?

Milan to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Milan to Bologna?

The best way to get from Milan to Bologna is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Milan to Bologna bus arrive?

Milan to Bologna bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.

Where does the Milan to Bologna train arrive?

Milan to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Can I drive from Milan to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Bologna is 570 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Milan to Bologna.

How do I get a bus ticket from Milan to Bologna?

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Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 21704+ hotels available in Bologna.

Milan to Bologna - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Milan to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
3h 12m
€74–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus Bergamo
7h 41m
€35–75
Drive 570.3 km
1. Drive from Milan to Bolognacar 570.3 km
5h 14m
€89–128
Fly from Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
3h 6m
€58–171
Train via Milano Centrale
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9995 / ...
3h 13m
€77–147
Train via Milan Rogoredo
1. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain 9975 / ...
3h 31m
€73–140
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TRN - FCO
4h 20m
€56–214
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GOA - FCO
5h 10m
€66–204
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BLQ - FCO
4h 1m
€68–198
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane MXP - FCO
3h 38m
€55–174

Milan to Bologna by train and subway

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3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 563.7 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Bologna, Lazio, Italy?

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. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni once daily. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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