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Explore cheap prices from Milan to Bologna

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Milan to Bologna, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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186 kr
08:1613:40
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186 kr
tors22maj
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186 kr
04:0009:24
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186 kr
fre23maj
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186 kr
04:0009:24
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186 kr
lör24maj
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186 kr
04:0009:24
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186 kr
sön25maj
Cheapest train of the day
222 kr
06:0108:46
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222 kr
mån26maj
Cheapest train of the day
193 kr
10:1512:30
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193 kr
tis27maj
Cheapest train of the day
222 kr
05:1508:05
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222 kr
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Milan to Bologna Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Milan to Bologna? Trip.com offers Trenitalia and Italo tickets for as low as 118 kr, with average prices for this route around 248 kr. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • tors, 22 maj
    From 186 kr
  • fre, 23 maj
    From 186 kr
  • lör, 24 maj
    From 186 kr
  • sön, 25 maj
    From 186 kr
  • mån, 26 maj
    From 222 kr
  • tis, 27 maj
    From 193 kr
  • ons, 28 maj
    From 222 kr
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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04:00
Milan Central
08:05
Bologna Central
4h 5m, Changes requiredTrenitalia
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04:00
Milan Central
09:24
Bologna Central
5h 24m, DirectTrenitalia
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04:50
Milan Central
07:48
Bologna Central
2h 58m, DirectTrenitalia
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05:10
Milan Central
06:24
Bologna Central
1h 14m, DirectTrenitalia
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05:15
Milan Central
08:05
Bologna Central
2h 50m, DirectTrenitalia
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05:15
Milan Central
08:25
Paris
3h 10m, Changes requiredTrenitalia
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Milan to Bologna Train Route Details

Train tickets from Milan to Bologna start at 118 kr. The journey typically takes around 1h 4m and covers a distance of approximately 199 km. There are usually 172 daily trains operated by Italo, Trenitalia. For detailed planning, please check our train route table.

First train
First train
04:00
Last train
Last train
22:05
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 4m
Distance
Distance
199 km
Price
Price
From 118 kr
Train operators
Train operators

Milan to Bologna high-speed train ticket offers

Trenitalia offers discounts for travellers on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity, and Intercity Notte trains, providing exclusive benefits on various routes. Limited availability and subject to train routes, times, and conditions.
Milan to Bologna high-speed train ticket offers

Split Tickets: saves up to an extra 25%

Split ticketing in Italy can be a great way to save money on train fares by breaking your journey into multiple segments and purchasing separate tickets for each segment, rather than buying a single ticket for the entire trip.

Trip.com will automatically calculate the cheapest combinations for each segment and help you find the best split ticketing options. By using split ticketing, you can often save up to an extra 25% on your train journeys across Italy with Trip.com.

Families and group offers

Trenitalia offers various ticket deals for families, friends, and groups, especially those with young children. Use the FrecciaFAMILY offer for kids under 15 to travel free and adults to get 50% off on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca trains. With the Bimbi Gratis offer, children under 15 travel free and adults get 40% off on Intercity trains. The Insieme offer provides up to 60% off for groups of 3 to 5 on Frecciabianca, Intercity, and Intercity Notte trains. The Family Night offer gives groups of 2 to 5 a 50% discount for adults and 30%-50% off for children under 15 on Intercity Notte trains.

FrecciaYOUNG and Young Offer

If you're a CartaFRECCIA member under 30, take advantage of the FrecciaYOUNG offer for Frecciarossa and Frecciargento travel starting at €19, and the Young Offer for up to 70% off Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Frecciabianca travel.

FrecciaSENIOR and Senior Offer

If you're a CartaFRECCIA member aged 60 or over, take advantage of the FrecciaSENIOR offer for Frecciarossa and Frecciargento travel from €29, and the Senior Offer for up to 50% off Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Frecciabianca travel.

Return ticket offers

Benefit from the Same-Day Return offer and enjoy a 40% discount on round trips from Sunday to Friday, and a 60% discount on Saturdays. Use the Frecce Weekday Same-Week Return offer for up to 50% off when you book your trips between Monday and Friday of the same week. Enjoy a 40% discount with the Weekend Return offer when you depart on Saturday and return on Sunday!

Onboard services for Milan to Bologna trains

  • Frecciarossa

  • Italo

Trenitalia's Frecciarossa trains feature four travel classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. Additionally, Trenitalia's Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, and Intercity trains offer both 1st and 2nd class options.

First Class includes spacious leather armchairs, reclining tables, reading lights, ample legroom, complimentary snacks and drinks, free newspapers, and other standard amenities. Second Class (Standard Class) features rows of four seats, reclining seats, free WiFi, and individual power outlets.

Italo trains accommodate different comfort levels and preferences with their Smart, Prima Business, and Club Executive classes. Find the perfect class for your travel experience with Italo trains.

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  • Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard Class offers economical high-speed train travel with seating in rows of four. Passengers benefit from complimentary WiFi, power sockets, and a large luggage area, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey.

  • Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium Class offers a comfortable travel experience with seats arranged in rows of four. Passengers can enjoy leather reclining seats on most trains and are welcomed with complimentary snacks and water, ensuring a pleasant journey.

  • Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business Class is designed for business travelers, offering more space, comfort, and privacy. Passengers can enjoy leather reclining seats with additional room, complimentary welcome food and drinks, and the option of a silent coach for a serene travel experience.

  • Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive Class, available exclusively on Frecciarossa 1000 and 500 trains, guarantees superior comfort and privacy with widely spaced leather reclining armchairs. Passengers enjoy the benefits of Fast Track service and free access to the FrecciaLounge.

  • Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Intercity trains offer comfortable seating, air conditioning, power outlets, and dedicated luggage and bike areas. Intercity Notte provides options like Basic Seats, Comfort Couchettes, Deluxe Sleeping Cabins, and Excelsior Cabins. Regional trains feature essential amenities such as air conditioning and designated luggage space.

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  • Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class provides affordable comfort with reclining leather seats, footrests, side tables, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, luggage space, and vending machines for snacks and drinks.

  • Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class offers enhanced comfort with wider reclining Frau leather seats, extra space, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, at-seat welcome snacks and drinks, and Fast Track entrance.

  • Italo Club Executive Class

    Italo Club Executive Class

    Italo Club Executive Class delivers the highest level of luxury with spacious armchairs, personal screens, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, free access to the Italo Club Lounge, Fast Track entry service, and at-seat dedicated catering.

Milan to Bologna Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) ticket types

Trenitalia provides a variety of ticket options to suit diverse travel needs and preferences, including Base, Economy and Super Economy.

Milan to Bologna Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) ticket types

Base

The Base ticket offers maximum flexibility, enabling passengers to switch to another train of the same category on the same route up to one hour after the scheduled departure with a €10 fee. This ticket includes unlimited changes before departure, one change within one hour after departure, unlimited name changes before departure, and an 80% refund if cancelled before departure.

Economy

The Economy fare provides limited flexibility, allowing one date or time change before departure with a price difference and unlimited name changes before departure subject to a fee and availability. However, it is non-refundable and does not permit access to other trains.

Super Economy

The Super Economy fare is the most affordable option, non-refundable, and non-changeable, which allows unlimited name changes before departure, but does not allow access to other trains.

How to buy cheap train tickets in Italy

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Advance tickets are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before you travel and helps save a lot.

  • Consider Regional Trains

    Consider Regional Trains

    In Italy, regional trains are typically more affordable than high-speed trains. You can consider them to save money with a flexible schedule.

  • Split Tickets

    Split Tickets

    Split Tickets offer cheaper train solutions in Italy, saving an average of 25% and up to 85%, while also reducing travel time.

  • Buy Return Tickets

    Buy Return Tickets

    Book same-day and weekend Return Tickets, enjoy 10%-50% off on Trenitalia's Base ticket for Frecce & Intercity, and Italo's Standard Class.

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