How to get from Bologna to Milan
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Bologna to Milan by price and travel time.
- 201 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 20m
- 71 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 20m
direct
Bus
€11
Cheapest
2h 40m
direct
Bus
€5
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bologna to Milan. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 201 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
201 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 50m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€13Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 50m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bologna to Milan: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bologna → Milanbus12Go·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Bologna to Milan
FlixBus runs 71 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 71 | 00:20 | 23:20 |
| FlixBus, Autolinee Federico, Marinobus | 24 | 01:20 | 18:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 3 | 09:30 | 16:40 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 01:10
- 01:20
- 02:05
- 02:10
- 03:00
- 03:05
- 03:10
- 03:35
- 04:00
- 04:05
- 04:10
- 04:35
- 05:00
- 05:10
- 05:35
- 06:00
- 06:10
- 06:50
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:50
- 08:00
- 08:15
- 08:30
- 08:40
- 08:50
- 09:15
- 09:30
- 09:40
- 09:50
- 10:15
- 10:30
- 10:40
- 10:50
- 11:00
- 11:15
- 11:55
- 12:00
- 12:15
- 12:55
- 13:00
- 13:30
- 13:40
- 13:55
- 14:00
- 14:30
- 14:40
- 15:00
- 15:30
- 15:40
- 15:55
- 16:10
- 16:30
- 16:40
- 16:55
- 17:10
- 17:15
- 17:30
- 17:55
- 18:10
- 18:20
- 19:20
- 20:00
- 20:10
- 20:20
- 21:00
- 21:55
- 22:00
- 22:55
- 23:20
All departuresFlixBus, Autolinee Federico, Marino
- 01:20
- 02:30
- 03:10
- 03:30
- 04:05
- 04:10
- 04:30
- 04:35
- 05:00
- 05:25
- 05:35
- 06:10
- 06:35
- 07:15
- 09:15
- 10:40
- 12:15
- 13:25
- 13:55
- 15:00
- 15:40
- 17:55
- 18:10
- 18:55
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 09:30
- 15:40
- 16:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBologna-MilanSee live options and dates →altoadigemobilitàBologna-RoveretoBook →TrenordRovereto-MilanBook →On this route you travel with 12Go, FlixBus, altoadigemobilità, Trenord; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bologna to Milan works
Start with a 12Go bus from Bologna to Milan, about 2h 40m. In total it's roughly €5 over 2h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Bologna to Milan: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bologna to Milan?
The most useful route takes about 2h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bologna to Milan?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bologna to Milan?
71 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:20.
How far is Milan from Bologna?
About 201 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bologna to Milan cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €4 to €11. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Bologna to Milan?
On this route you travel with 12Go, FlixBus, altoadigemobilità, Trenord.
Can you get from Bologna to Milan without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Milan?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: 12Go
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026