The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Milan
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Milan will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $13.
Of the 7 trains that leave Bologna for Milan every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:38 PM2h37Bologna11:15 PMMilan$131One-way0 changes
5:33 AM2h56Bologna8:29 AMMilan$221One-way0 changes
4:33 PM3h12Bologna7:45 PMMilan$221One-way0 changes
4:50 PM2h59Bologna7:49 PMMilan$231One-way0 changes
6:33 AM2h43Bologna9:16 AMMilan$231One-way0 changes
8:38 PM2h37Bologna11:15 PMMilan$131One-way0 changes
4:53 AM2h42Bologna7:35 AMMilan$241One-way0 changes
6:33 AM2h43Bologna9:16 AMMilan$231One-way0 changes
5:33 AM2h56Bologna8:29 AMMilan$221One-way0 changes
4:33 AM2h56Bologna7:29 AMMilan$241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bologna to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 201 km
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Live departures
Bologna to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Milan trains for today, Friday, 5 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 5:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 6:39 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 5:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 6:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 | 5:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 8:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 5:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 7:12 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 5:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 6:54 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9646 | 5:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9946 | 6:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 7:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9946 | 6:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 7:09 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 9:15 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 8:45 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 6:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 7:39 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 6:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2484 | 6:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 612 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h35 | 9:40 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9948 | 7:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 8:09 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
9948 | 7:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9990 | 7:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h57 | 8:15 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h29 | 8:47 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652 | 7:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 8:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 7:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 8:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 7:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 8:39 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 7:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 10:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 9:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9958 | 8:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 9:09 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
9958 | 8:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 9:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9660 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 9:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 · Regionale 2296 | 8:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h49 | 11:22 PM Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 8:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 9:39 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 8:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9944 | 8:41 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 596 | 8:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h31 | 11:17 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 596 | 8:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h14 | 11:00 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9326 | 8:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 9:54 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9326 | 8:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 10:12 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662 | 8:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 10:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 614 | 9:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h36 | 11:40 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9954 | 9:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 10:09 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
9954 | 9:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 10:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
7994 | 9:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 10:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 9:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 10:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 9:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h02 | 10:38 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9668 | 9:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 11:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8158 | 10:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9330 | 10:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h09 | 12:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 10:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h01 | 11:39 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 10:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 11:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9962 | 11:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 12:09 AM Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
9962 | 11:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 12:20 AM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday, 6 June | |||||
![]() | 4:33 AM Bologna | 2h56 | 7:29 AM Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:53 AM Bologna | 2h42 | 7:35 AM Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:33 AM Bologna | 2h56 | 8:29 AM Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:33 AM Bologna | 2h43 | 9:16 AM Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Milan
Trains from Bologna to Milan run on average 137 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 but you can travel from only $5 by coach.
There are 124 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 201 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Trains per day 137 |
Direct trains 124 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Italo, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Bologna to Milan trainsItalo, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Bologna and Milan from $5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Milan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Milan by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Milan
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Elevators, ramps.
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
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