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MIL — BLQ
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
Sun 7/12

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Trenitalia
With transfers
2h 47m
Trenitalia
Trenitalia
With transfers
2h 25m
Trenitalia
Trenitalia
With transfers
2h 15m
Trenitalia
Train
With transfers
2h 15m
Train
Trenitalia
With transfers
2h 48m
Trenitalia
Trenitalia
With transfers
3h 52m
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

£32

ONE-WAY FROM

£13

AVG TRAVEL TIME

1h 12m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Trenitalia, Train, Italotreno
The best return train deal from Milan to Bologna found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £32
The best one-way train deal from Milan to Bologna found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £13
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
28 Nov
18:15Milan Centrale
2h 50m
21:05Bologna Autostazione
29 Nov
22:10Bologna Autostazione
2h 23m
00:33Milan Centrale
Trenitalia
13 Dec
16:35Milan Centrale
2h 15m
18:50Bologna Autostazione
15 Dec
21:04Bologna Autostazione
2h 36m
23:40Milan Centrale
Trenitalia
13 Dec
16:35Milan Centrale
2h 15m
18:50Bologna Autostazione
15 Dec
21:04Bologna Autostazione
2h 36m
23:40Milan Centrale
Trenitalia
12 Dec
15:05Milan Centrale
2h 47m
17:52Bologna Autostazione
13 Dec
04:56Bologna Autostazione
2h 12m
07:08Milan Centrale
Multiple carriers
13 Dec
10:15Milan Rogoredo
2h 15m
12:30Bologna Autostazione
15 Dec
15:04Bologna Autostazione
2h 27m
17:31Milan Rogoredo
Multiple carriers
13 Dec
10:15Milan Rogoredo
2h 15m
12:30Bologna Autostazione
15 Dec
15:04Bologna Autostazione
2h 27m
17:31Milan Rogoredo

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
13 Dec
15:05Milan Centrale
2h 47m
17:52Bologna Centrale
Trenitalia
13 Dec
05:19Milan Rogoredo
2h 25m
07:44Bologna Centrale
Trenitalia
13 Dec
16:35Milan Centrale
2h 15m
18:50Bologna Autostazione
Train
13 Dec
10:15Milan Rogoredo
2h 15m
12:30Bologna Autostazione
Trenitalia
13 Dec
05:09Milan Porta Garibaldi
2h 48m
07:57Bologna Centrale
Trenitalia
17 Jan
14:02Bergamo
3h 52m
1 stop
17:54Bologna Centrale

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 08m, depending on whether your train has stops or different departure times. Italotreno 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 £32 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
28 Nov
XIK18:15Milan Centrale
2h 50m
3S821:05Bologna Autostazione
29 Nov
3S822:10Bologna Autostazione
2h 23m
XIK00:33Milan Centrale
Trenitalia
13 Dec
XIK16:35Milan Centrale
2h 15m
3S818:50Bologna Autostazione
15 Dec
3S821:04Bologna Autostazione
2h 36m
XIK23:40Milan Centrale
Trenitalia
12 Dec
XIK15:05Milan Centrale
2h 47m
3S817:52Bologna Autostazione
13 Dec
3S804:56Bologna Autostazione
2h 12m
XIK07:08Milan Centrale

Multiple carriers trains from Milan to Bologna

Our best Multiple carriers deals on Milan to Bologna train tickets
Multiple carriers
13 Dec
IMR10:15Milan Rogoredo
2h 15m
3S812:30Bologna Autostazione
15 Dec
3S815:04Bologna Autostazione
2h 27m
IMR17:31Milan Rogoredo
Multiple carriers
12 Dec
XIK15:05Milan Centrale
2h 47m
3S817:52Bologna Autostazione
14 Dec
3S810:11Bologna Autostazione
1h 04m
XIK11:15Milan Centrale

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