There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Emilia-Romagna by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
1h 4m€23–65Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milan to Bologna213.2 km
2h 44m€13Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bologna Centralebus N550 / ...
2h 35m€18–30Drive 213.1 km
- Drive from Milan to Bolognacar 213.1 km
2h 6m€34–49Train via Ugo Bassi
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain 9941 / ...
1h 20m€28–55
Milan to Emilia-Romagna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Emilia-Romagna is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Emilia-Romagna is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs €23 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, San Donato M3 and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Milan and Emilia-Romagna is 213 km. The road distance is 213.1 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Emilia-Romagna without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs €23 - €65.
The train from Milan Centrale to Bologna Centrale takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Milan to Emilia-Romagna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, San Donato M3 station.
Milan to Emilia-Romagna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Emilia-Romagna is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs €23 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €30 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Emilia-Romagna, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bologna Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Emilia-Romagna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Milan to Emilia-Romagna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Emilia-Romagna is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Milan to Emilia-Romagna.
Book your Milan to Emilia-Romagna train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Milan to Emilia-Romagna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3554+ hotels available in Emilia-Romagna.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Emilia-Romagna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















