How to get from Milan to Bologna
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Milan to Bologna by price and travel time.
- 201 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 04m
- 101 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 04m
direct
Flight
€37
Cheapest
2h 20m
direct
Bus
€11
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Bologna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 04m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 201 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €4, on Wed, Oct 14.
201 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €37Checked Oct 19 | 1h 04mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€37Checked Oct 191h 04m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan to Bologna: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan Malpensa → Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airportflight1h 04m
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 Milan to Bologna
FlixBus runs 101 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 22:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 101 | 00:25 | 22:50 |
| FlixBus, Autolinee Federico, Marinobus | 24 | 00:30 | 19:20 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 06:25 | 17:10 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:25
- 01:25
- 01:34
- 01:45
- 02:25
- 02:34
- 02:45
- 03:15
- 04:15
- 04:35
- 04:50
- 05:15
- 05:35
- 05:50
- 05:55
- 06:15
- 06:20
- 06:25
- 06:30
- 06:50
- 07:05
- 07:10
- 07:15
- 07:20
- 07:25
- 07:40
- 07:45
- 08:00
- 08:05
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 08:40
- 08:45
- 09:00
- 09:25
- 09:30
- 09:45
- 09:55
- 10:25
- 10:30
- 10:40
- 10:45
- 10:55
- 11:05
- 11:25
- 11:30
- 11:40
- 12:00
- 12:05
- 12:20
- 12:25
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:05
- 13:15
- 13:20
- 13:25
- 13:45
- 13:50
- 14:05
- 14:15
- 14:20
- 14:50
- 15:00
- 15:05
- 15:20
- 15:30
- 15:45
- 16:00
- 16:05
- 16:15
- 16:20
- 16:25
- 16:30
- 16:45
- 17:00
- 17:10
- 17:25
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 18:10
- 18:25
- 19:05
- 19:25
- 20:05
- 20:20
- 20:25
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:05
- 21:10
- 21:20
- 21:25
- 21:30
- 21:50
- 22:00
- 22:05
- 22:10
- 22:20
- 22:30
- 22:50
All departuresFlixBus, Autolinee Federico, Marino
- 00:30
- 05:15
- 05:35
- 07:25
- 08:15
- 08:20
- 08:25
- 09:05
- 09:10
- 09:45
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 10:40
- 11:25
- 12:25
- 15:05
- 15:15
- 16:20
- 17:00
- 17:05
- 17:45
- 18:30
- 18:50
- 19:20
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 06:25
- 07:25
- 16:25
- 17:10
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
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Bologna works
Start with a flight from Milan to Bologna, about 1h 4m. In total it's roughly €37 over 1h 4m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Bologna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Bologna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 04m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Milan to Bologna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 22:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to Bologna?
101 a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 22:50.
How far is Bologna from Milan?
About 201 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Bologna 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.
Are there direct flights from Milan to Bologna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 04m.
How long is the flight from Milan to Bologna?
About 1h 04m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Milan and Bologna?
Milan is MXP and Bologna is BLQ, so this route is usually written MXP to BLQ.
Which operators run Milan to Bologna?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Milan to Bologna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 54m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Bologna?
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.
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026