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MIL — BLQ
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult
Tue 30/4

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Trenitalia
With transfers
2h 46m
Trenitalia
Trenitalia
With transfers
2h 45m
Trenitalia
Trenitalia
With transfers
2h 06m
Trenitalia
Trenitalia
With transfers
4h 52m
Trenitalia
Trenitalia
With transfers
4h 17m
Trenitalia

Milan to Bologna train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Milan to Bologna

RETURN FROM

£34

ONE-WAY FROM

£10

AVG TRAVEL TIME

1h 09m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Trenitalia, Train, Italotreno
The best return train deal from Milan to Bologna found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £34
The best one-way train deal from Milan to Bologna found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £10
Average time it takes to travel by train from Milan to Bologna
There are 3 train companies servicing this route: Trenitalia, Train, Italotreno

Milan Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Milan
Milan Alessandria CantalupoMilan, 44.864788, 8.551368
Milan Quarto OggiaroMilan, 45.51914, 9.14533
Milan Como Albate-TrecalloMilan, 45.777393, 9.095762
Milan PiacenzaMilan, 45.052242, 9.706339
Milan Alessandria S. Giuliano PiemonteMilan, 44.89055, 8.760938
Milan Rho Rho FieraMilan, 45.521112, 9.088565

Bologna Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Bologna
Bologna Borgo PanigaleBologna, 44.515007, 11.284735
Bologna CasteldeboleBologna, 44.503786, 11.274533
Bologna San RuffilloBologna, 44.46263, 11.372968
Bologna Ferrara GaibanellaBologna, 44.77807, 11.671336
Bologna BologninaBologna, 44.765133, 11.14448
Bologna CorticellaBologna, 44.551964, 11.354009

Book return train tickets from Milan to Bologna

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Milan to Bologna that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Trenitalia
8 Jun
15:05Milan Centrale
2h 45m
17:50Bologna Centrale
8 Jun
20:46Bologna Centrale
2h 31m
23:17Milan Centrale
Trenitalia
23 Jun
05:10Milan Centrale
2h 34m
07:44Bologna Centrale
30 Jun
22:10Bologna Centrale
2h 20m
00:30Milan Centrale
Trenitalia
6 Jun
17:40Milan Centrale
2h 20m
20:00Bologna Centrale
10 Jun
22:10Bologna Centrale
2h 20m
00:30Milan Centrale
Trenitalia
23 Jun
22:05Milan Porta Garibaldi
2h 28m
00:33Bologna Centrale
30 Jun
18:33Bologna Centrale
2h 45m
21:18Milan Porta Garibaldi
Trenitalia
8 Jun
09:10Milan Porta Garibaldi
2h 46m
11:56Bologna Centrale
8 Jun
18:33Bologna Centrale
2h 45m
21:18Milan Porta Garibaldi
Train
11 May
21:15Milan Centrale
2h 20m
23:35Bologna Centrale
13 May
05:06Bologna Centrale
2h 06m
07:12Milan Centrale

Book one-way train tickets from Milan to Bologna

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Milan to Bologna we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
Trenitalia
18 Sept
09:10Milan Porta Garibaldi
2h 46m
11:56Bologna Centrale
Trenitalia
18 Sept
15:05Milan Centrale
2h 45m
17:50Bologna Centrale
Trenitalia
18 Sept
22:27Milan Rogoredo
2h 06m
00:33Bologna Centrale
Trenitalia
20 Jun
10:06Bergamo
4h 52m
2 stops
14:58Bologna Centrale
Trenitalia
20 Jun
07:06Bergamo
4h 17m
2 stops
11:23Bologna Corticella

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.

How long is the train ride from Milan to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi?

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 1h 04m train from Milan to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi. The time it takes to travel between these two locations can vary by up to 0h 05m, depending on whether your train has stops or different departure times. Train has the quickest available train to your destination.

Which train companies operate between Milan to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi?

There are many trains travelling between Milan and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi which are Trenitalia, Train, and Italotreno. The cheapest Trenitalia is what we have recently available with prices starting at £34 for a return ticket.

How far is Milan to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi by train?

Milan and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi are 124.6 mi apart from one another, but the actual distance by train depends on the route taken. The train journey is around 1h 04m long.


Trenitalia trains from Milan to Bologna

Our best Trenitalia deals on Milan to Bologna train tickets
Trenitalia
8 Jun
XIK15:05Milan Centrale
2h 45m
IBT17:50Bologna Centrale
8 Jun
IBT20:46Bologna Centrale
2h 31m
XIK23:17Milan Centrale
Trenitalia
6 Jun
XIK17:40Milan Centrale
2h 20m
IBT20:00Bologna Centrale
10 Jun
IBT22:10Bologna Centrale
2h 20m
XIK00:30Milan Centrale
Trenitalia
8 Jun
IPR09:10Milan Porta Garibaldi
2h 46m
IBT11:56Bologna Centrale
8 Jun
IBT18:33Bologna Centrale
2h 45m
IPR21:18Milan Porta Garibaldi

Train trains from Milan to Bologna

Our best Train deals on Milan to Bologna train tickets
Train
11 May
XIK21:15Milan Centrale
2h 20m
IBT23:35Bologna Centrale
13 May
IBT05:06Bologna Centrale
2h 06m
XIK07:12Milan Centrale
Train
11 May
IMR10:43Milan Rogoredo
0h 59m
IBT11:42Bologna Centrale
12 May
IBT08:36Bologna Centrale
1h 02m
IMR09:38Milan Rogoredo
Train
11 May
IMR10:43Milan Rogoredo
0h 59m
IBT11:42Bologna Centrale
13 May
IBT12:36Bologna Centrale
1h 02m
IMR13:38Milan Rogoredo

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