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Planning a trip from Bologna Central to Milan? Trip.com offers Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting from just NZD 29.27, with the average price for this route around NZD 84.13! Find the best deals for the next 7 days in the table below, starting today.

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Bologna Central to Milan train timetable

On the 199 km journey from Bologna Central to Milan, 207 trains run daily. The average trip duration is 1h 14m, though the fastest service takes only 55m. Services operate from the first departure at 04:56 until the final arrival at 23:06. Find your ideal time and book your journey below.
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21:36
1h 2m, Direct
Bologna Central
22:38
Milan Rogoredo
Trenitalia
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21:36
1h 14m, Direct
Bologna Central
22:50
Milan Central
Trenitalia
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21:56
1h 4m, Direct
Bologna Central
23:00
Milan Central
Trenitalia
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22:06
1h 14m, Direct
Bologna Central
23:20
Milan Central
Italo
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22:16
1h 39m, Direct
Bologna Central
23:55
Milan Rogoredo
Trenitalia
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22:16
2h 11m, Direct
Bologna Central
00:27
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Paris
Trenitalia
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Bologna Central to Milan Train Route Details

Book train tickets from Bologna Central 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 Central
Arrival city
Arrival city
Milan
Journey time
Journey time
55m
Distance
Distance
199 km
Price
Price
From NZD 29.27
Train Operators
Train Operators
Italo, Trenitalia

How to buy cheap Trenitalia and Italo tickets

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  • 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 option to buy just one ticket and travel with two people.
    2. Me&You: Guarantees discounts of up to 50% for couples travelling on Intercity, Intercity Notte and Frecciabianca; Comfort Couchette, Deluxe Sleeping Cabin and Excelsior Cabin services are excluded.

  • Group offers

    1. FrecciaFRIENDS: Groups of 3 to 5 people benefit from a 50% discount for travelling on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento.
    2. Insieme offer: Guarantees groups of 3 to 5 people discounts of up to 50% on Frecciabianca trains and up to 60% on Intercity and Intercity Notte.
    3. Italo Friends: Reserved for groups of 3 to 10 travellers and guarantees 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 fares (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: Travellers 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 Bologna Central to Milan trains

  • Frecciarossa

  • Italo

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

First Class features large leather armchairs, reclining tables, reading lights, ample 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 cater to various comfort levels and preferences with their Smart, Prima Business, and Club Executive classes. Choose the ideal class for your travel needs with Italo trains.

  • Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard Class delivers affordable high-speed train travel with seats arranged in rows of four. Passengers enjoy free WiFi, access to power outlets, and a spacious luggage area, ensuring a comfortable and convenient travel experience.

  • Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium Class provides a comfortable travel experience with seats arranged in rows of four. Passengers enjoy the luxury of leather reclining seats on most trains and are greeted with complimentary welcome snacks and water, enhancing their overall journey.

  • Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business Class caters to business travelers with increased space, comfort, and privacy. Passengers enjoy leather reclining seats with extra room, complimentary welcome food and drinks, and the option of a silent coach for a quieter travel experience.

  • Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive Class, offered exclusively on Frecciarossa 1000 and 500 trains, provides superior comfort and privacy with generously spaced 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 deliver comfortable seating, air conditioning, power outlets, and dedicated spaces for luggage and bikes. Intercity Notte accommodates various needs with Basic Seats, Comfort Couchettes, Deluxe Sleeping Cabins, and Excelsior Cabins. Regional trains offer essential amenities, including air conditioning and designated luggage space.

  • Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class offers reclining leather seats with footrests, side tables, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, luggage space, and vending machines for drinks and snacks.

  • Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class enhances your journey 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 provides the highest level of 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.

Bologna Central to Milan ticket types

  • Trenitalia

  • Italo

Trenitalia provides multiple ticket options to accommodate different travel requirements and preferences, including Base, Economy and Super Economy.

Bologna Central to Milan ticket types

Base

The Base ticket offers maximum flexibility, enabling passengers 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 ticket 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 permit access to other trains.

Super Economy

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

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