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Planning a trip from Milan to Bologna? Trip.com offers Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting from just $19.00, with the average price for this route around $58.83! Find the best deals for the next 7 days in the table below, starting today.

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Thu16Apr
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05:2508:05
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05:2508:05
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05:1508:05
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$23.08
Mon20Apr
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Tue21Apr
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Milan to Bologna train timetable

To cover the 124 miles between Milan and Bologna, there are 160 trains available per day. The journey takes 1h 14m on average, but faster services will get you to your destination in as little as 54m. Departures begin at 05:10, with the last service of the day arriving by 22:28. Choose a time and purchase your ticket.
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05:10
1h 14m, Direct
Milan Central
06:24
Bologna Centrale
Trenitalia
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05:10
2h 47m, Direct
Milano Porta Garibaldi
07:57
Bologna Centrale
Trenitalia
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05:15
2h 50m, Direct
Milan Central
08:05
Bologna Centrale
Trenitalia
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05:20
1h 4m, Direct
Milan Rogoredo
06:24
Bologna Centrale
Trenitalia
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05:20
1h 14m, Direct
Milan Central
06:34
Bologna Centrale
Trenitalia
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05:25
2h 40m, Direct
Milan Rogoredo
08:05
Paris
Trenitalia
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Milan to Bologna Train Route Details

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

First train
First train
05:10
Last train
Last train
22:28
Departure station
Departure station
Milan
Arrival station
Arrival station
Bologna
Journey time
Journey time
54m
Distance
Distance
124 miles
Price
Price
$19.00
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!
On Trip.com, the best offers from Trenitalia and Italo are applied automatically when you enter passenger details and your loyalty card (for example, CartaFRECCIA or Italo Più). Explore the promotions for Trenitalia and Italo trains below.

  • Family offers

    1. FrecciaFAMILY: Children under 15 travel for free, while adults receive a 50% discount.
    2. Italo Family: Children under 14 travel for free and adults benefit from 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 travelling on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains.
    2. Insieme offer: Dedicated to groups of 3 to 5 people, provides discounts of up to 50% on Frecciabianca and up to 60% on Intercity and Intercity Notte trains.
    3. Italo Friends: Reserved for groups of 3 to 10 people, allows travel with discounts of up to 60% in Smart and Prima Business classes.

  • Return offers

    1. Frecciarossa Same-day Return: For round trips on the same day, it provides a 40% discount (Sun–Fri) or a 60% discount (Saturday) on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca trains.
    2. Intercity Weekend Return: Valid on Intercity trains, it allows travel with a 40% discount when departing on Saturday and returning on Sunday.
    3. Italo Day Return offer: Enables the purchase of same-day return tickets with discounts up to 50% (for example, a Milan–Rome return can cost from €49.90).

  • Senior offers

    1. FrecciaSENIOR: CartaFRECCIA members over 60 can travel on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento at fixed prices (e.g. €29, €39), depending on the route and service class.
    2. Senior offer: Dedicated to passengers over 60, guarantees discounts of up to 50% on Intercity, Intercity Notte and Frecciabianca in all classes, excluding Superior cabins.
    3. Italo Senior: Travelers over 60 benefit from fare reductions of up to 60% for travel in 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 Milan to Bologna trains

  • Frecciarossa

  • Italo

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

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

Italo trains offer various classes to suit different comfort levels and preferences, including Smart, Prima Business, and Club Executive. Discover the best class for your journey with Italo trains.

  • Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard Class provides budget-friendly high-speed train travel with seating configured in rows of four. Travelers benefit from complimentary WiFi, power outlets, and a generous luggage area, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey.

  • Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium Class ensures a comfortable travel experience with seats arranged in rows of four. Passengers benefit from leather reclining seats on most trains and are treated to complimentary welcome snacks and water, making their journey more enjoyable.

  • Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business

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

  • Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive Class, available only on Frecciarossa 1000 and 500 trains, ensures exceptional comfort and privacy with widely spaced leather reclining armchairs. Passengers enjoy the convenience of 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 dedicated areas for luggage and bikes. Intercity Notte meets diverse needs with Basic Seats, Comfort Couchettes, Deluxe Sleeping Cabins, and Excelsior Cabins. Regional trains feature essential amenities like air conditioning and designated luggage space.

  • Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class offers 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 includes wider reclining Frau leather seats, extra space, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, and at-seat welcome snacks and drinks, plus Fast Track entrance.

  • Italo Club Executive Class

    Italo Club Executive Class

    Italo Club Executive Class provides ultimate comfort 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 ticket types

  • Trenitalia

  • Italo

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

Milan to Bologna 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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