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Planning a trip from Bologna to Milan? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as $11.31, with the average fare for this route being approximately $44.51. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.

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Bologna to Milan train timetable

The route from Bologna to Milan (124 miles) is served by 186 trains per day. The average journey time is 1h 14m, but the fastest train takes just 55m. The first train departs at 04:56 and the last one arrives at 23:06. Check the timetable below and book your ticket.
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14:36
1h 3m, Direct
Bologna
15:39
Milan
Trenitalia
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14:36
1h 14m, Direct
Bologna
15:50
Milan
Trenitalia
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14:56
1h 4m, Direct
Bologna
16:00
Milan
Trenitalia
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15:04
2h 41m, Direct
Bologna
17:45
Milan
Trenitalia
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15:06
1h 3m, Direct
Bologna
16:09
Milan
Italo
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15:06
1h 14m, Direct
Bologna
16:20
Paris
Italo
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Bologna to Milan Train Route Details

Book train tickets from Bologna to Milan at the best prices on Trip.com. Here's an overview of the journey:

First train
First train
04:56
Last train
Last train
23:06
Departure station
Departure station
Bologna
Arrival station
Arrival station
Milan
Journey time
Journey time
55m
Distance
Distance
124 miles
Price
Price
$11.31
Train operators
Train operators
Italo, Trenitalia

How to buy cheap Trenitalia and Italo tickets

A key tip for saving on train tickets is to book in advance. The rule is simple: the earlier you book, the more you save!
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  • Family offers

    1. The FrecciaFAMILY promotion offers free travel for passengers under 15 years old and a 50% discount for adults.
    2. The Italo Family promotion guarantees free travel for children under 14, while accompanying adults receive a 50% discount.

  • Youth offers

    1. FrecciaYOUNG: Reserved for CartaFRECCIA members under 30, allows travel on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento at fixed prices of €19, €29, and €39 (depending on the route) in Standard or 2nd class.
    2. Young offer: Dedicated to X-GO members under 30, offers discounts of up to 70% for travel on Intercity, Intercity Notte and Frecciabianca.
    3. Italo Young offer: Reserved for passengers aged 14 to 29, guarantees discounts of up to 70% on the ticket price.

  • Couple offers

    1. Italo 2x1: The Italo 2x1 offer allows two people to travel while paying for only one ticket.
    2. Me&You: With the Me&You promotion, you can travel as a pair and receive discounts of up to 50% on Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Frecciabianca. Cuccetta Comfort, Vagone Letto Relax, and Superior cabin services are excluded from this offer.

  • Group offers

    1. FrecciaFRIENDS: Offers a 50% discount for groups of 3 to 5 people traveling on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento.
    2. Insieme offer: For groups of 3 to 5 people, it provides discounts of up to 50% on Frecciabianca and up to 60% on Intercity and Intercity Notte.
    3. Italo Friends: Reserved for groups of 3 to 10 people, it offers discounts of up to 60% for travel in Smart and Prima Business classes.

  • Return offers

    1. Frecciarossa Same-day Return: Features a variable discount for same-day return travel on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca: 60% off on Saturday, 40% off from Sunday to Friday.
    2. Intercity Weekend Return: Applies a fixed 40% discount on Intercity tickets for those departing on Saturday and returning on Sunday.
    3. Italo Day Return offer: Offers discounted fares of up to 50% for same-day round trips (e.g. Milan–Rome return from €49.90).

  • Senior offers

    1. FrecciaSENIOR: Allows CartaFRECCIA members over 60 to travel on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento at set prices (e.g. €29, €39), based on itinerary and class.
    2. Senior offer: Ensures passengers over 60 discounts of up to 50% for travel on Intercity, Intercity Notte and Frecciabianca (not valid for Superior cabins).
    3. Italo Senior: Enables travelers aged 60 and above to obtain discounts of up to 60% on tickets for Smart and Prima Business classes.

  • FrecciaDAYS offer

    1. By choosing the FrecciaDAYS offer, you can travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with discounts of up to 60% on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains, in Business, Premium, Standard, 1st, and 2nd class. The offer can be purchased until midnight on the twenty-first day before departure. It is neither changeable nor refundable, but if you select the tiRimborso option (€2), you can request a refund with a 10% deduction up to two days before departure.

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Onboard services for Bologna to Milan trains

  • Frecciarossa

  • Italo

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

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

Italo trains provide various classes to meet different comfort needs and preferences: Smart, Prima Business, and Club Executive. Choose the best class for your journey with Italo trains.

  • Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard Class provides cost-effective high-speed train travel with seats arranged in rows of four. Travelers can take advantage of free WiFi, power outlets, and ample luggage space, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free journey.

  • Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium Class delivers a comfortable travel experience with seats arranged in rows of four. Passengers can relax in leather reclining seats on most trains and enjoy complimentary welcome snacks and water, making their journey more enjoyable.

  • Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business Class is tailored for business travelers, providing enhanced space, comfort, and privacy. Passengers benefit from leather reclining seats with extra room, complimentary welcome food and drinks, and the option of a silent coach for a quieter journey.

  • Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive Class, exclusively available on Frecciarossa 1000 and 500 trains, offers top-tier comfort and privacy with spaciously arranged leather reclining armchairs. Passengers benefit from Fast Track service and complimentary access to the FrecciaLounge.

  • Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Intercity trains provide comfortable seating, air conditioning, power outlets, and designated areas for luggage and bikes. Intercity Notte offers options like Basic Seats, Comfort Couchettes, Deluxe Sleeping Cabins, and Excelsior Cabins. Regional trains include essential amenities such as air conditioning and luggage space.

  • Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class offers budget-friendly 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 enhances your travel experience 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 ensures the utmost 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.

Bologna to Milan ticket types

  • Trenitalia

  • Italo

Trenitalia offers a selection of ticket types to suit various travel needs and preferences, including Base, Economy and Super Economy.

Bologna to Milan ticket types

Base

The Base ticket provides extensive flexibility, allowing travellers 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 option 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 grant access to other trains.

Super Economy

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

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