How to get from Milan to Bologna
- 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
2h 20m
direct
Bus
€11
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Bologna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 20m 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 is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
201 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €35Checked Oct 3 | 1h 04mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 2h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€35Checked Oct 31h 04m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 32h 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 → Bolognabus
FlixBus·2h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Milan to Bologna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€34November 2026
€34Departures 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 |
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 Sat, Oct 3
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 FlixBus bus from Milan to Bologna, about 2h 20m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Bologna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Bologna?
The most useful route takes about 2h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €11. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
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.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026