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Milan to Bologna train information
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RETURN FROM | £30 |
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ONE-WAY FROM | £15 |
AVG TRAVEL TIME | 1h 12m |
TRAIN COMPANIES | Trenitalia, Train, Italotreno |
Milan Train Station Directory
Location of major train stations in Milan
Bologna Train Station Directory
Location of major train stations in Bologna
FAQs for booking trains from Milan to Bologna
Is the train from Milan (MIL) train station to Bologna (BLQ) train station scenic?
The train from Milan (MIL) to Bologna (BLQ) is quite scenic, and it offers you a great chance to see some of the beautiful scenery native to northern Italy. When you travel from Milan to Bologna, you will be able to see the longest river in the country, the River Po, as you cross over it and head towards the outskirts of Piacenza. Piacenza was built by the Romans in 218BC and is pleasant to look at as you take the rail from Milan to Bologna. After Piacenza, you will cross over the River Taro, which is a tributary of the River Po and it runs along the western side of Parma, which is full of Romanesque buildings. Finally, before you arrive in Bologna, you will pass Regio Emilia and Modena, before crossing the small river Reno as you get into the city of Bologna.
What services are available at Milan (MIL) station?
In the main hall, you will find the main ticket office where you can get your train tickets from Milan (MIL) to Bologna (BLQ). There is also a post office in case you need to send a letter before travelling from Milan to Bologna, and there is a direction connection to the metro line in the Milan train station. There are plenty of shops and restaurants where you can spend your time browsing or buying snacks ahead of your journey from Milan (MIL) to Bologna (BLQ). There is a special lounge called the Sala Freccia Club, where you can relax in peace and quiet, and there is a designated area for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, called the Sala Blu.
Do you need a passport to go to Bologna (BLQ) from Milan (MIL) by train?
No, you do not need your passport to go from Milan (MIL) to Bologna as both cities are situated within Italy. You may need your passport to enter the country, and so if you have it with you, then we would recommend that you carry it with you at all times as the local laws expect foreigners to have their passport with them as a form of identification. We also recommend that you bring it with you or at least another type of identification, such as a driving license, even though you are not required to for the train. We recommend you bring some type of identification just in case you encounter any problems with booking tickets, as it will help to prove your identity when dealing with reservations.
How to get from Bologna (BLQ) train station to Bologna city centre?
There are several good options for getting to the city centre from Bologna’s central train station, and the distance between them is actually not very far. You can easily walk to the city centre from the central train station in Bologna, and it will take you some minutes. Another option which you may want to consider is to take a short taxi. This is especially recommended if you have disabilities or reduced mobility as it can save you the stress and effort. You may also want to take a taxi if you have a lot of luggage and don’t want to carry it with you on the street or on public transport. The TPER Spa public transportation company operates a bus line that runs from the Bologna central station to the city centre, and it is bus number 21 that you will want to take. The buses leave regularly and are very fast to arrive at the city centre. If you do not have too much luggage then this is the cheapest option available, apart from walking.