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ITMilan to Bologna Train & Bus Tickets
From Milan (Italy) to Bologna (Italy) · about 199 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Milan to Bologna, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €15.90 for travel on 11 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) | €4.98 for travel on 3 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 2 h 32 min (4 journeys) | about 3 h (9 journeys) |
| Sold by | Trenitalia | FlixBus |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Milan to Bologna: what to expect
Milan and Bologna are about 199 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Italy, so no border formalities are required. At 199 km this is a short regional hop.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Milan–Bologna tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Bologna
- The University of Bologna was founded in 1088 and is considered the oldest university in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
- In Bologna, ragù is served mainly with tagliatelle, and serving it with spaghetti is considered odd. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Basilica of San Petronio, at 258,000 m3, is the largest church in the world built of bricks. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Milan to Bologna
How long does the journey from Milan to Bologna take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 2 h 32 min by train and about 3 h by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Milan to Bologna?
The lowest fare seen recently is €4.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 3 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €15.90. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Milan to Bologna?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €15.90 and the lowest bus fare €4.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Milan to Bologna?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Trenitalia, FlixBus.