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Arranging travel from Bologna Centrale to Milan? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from NZD 19.06, with the typical price for this route being about NZD 68.32. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.

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Bologna Centrale to Milan train timetable

On the 199 km journey from Bologna Centrale to Milan, 165 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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13:50
2h 55m, Direct
Bologna Centrale
16:45
Milan Central
Trenitalia2490
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14:06
1h 14m, Direct
Bologna Centrale
15:20
Milan Central
Italo9928
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14:10
3h 25m, 1 change
Bologna Centrale
17:35
Milan Central
TrenitaliaTrenitalia2636
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14:26
55m, Direct
Bologna Centrale
15:21
Milan Rogoredo
Trenitalia9632
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14:26
1h 9m, Direct
Bologna Centrale
15:35
Milan Central
Trenitalia9632
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14:33
3h 26m, 1 change
Bologna Centrale
17:59
Paris
TrenitaliaTrenitalia10876
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Bologna Centrale to Milan Train Route Details

Book train tickets from Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale
Arrival station
Arrival station
Milan
Journey time
Journey time
55m
Distance
Distance
199 km
Price
Price
NZD 19.06
Train Operators
Train Operators
Trenitalia, Italo

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. With the FrecciaFAMILY offer, children under 15 travel free while adults benefit from a 50% reduced fare.
    2. The Italo Family offer allows children under 14 to travel for free and gives adults a 50% discount.

  • Youth offers

    1. FrecciaYOUNG: CartaFRECCIA members under 30 can purchase tickets for Frecciarossa and Frecciargento (Standard/2nd class) at fixed fares of €19, €29 or €39.
    2. Young offer: X-GO members under 30 benefit from discounts of up to 70% on travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte and Frecciabianca.
    3. Italo Young offer: Passengers aged between 14 and 29 are entitled to fare reductions of up to 70%.

  • Couple offers

    1. Italo 2x1: This offer allows two people to travel while paying for only one ticket.
    2. Me&You: Allows you to travel as a pair and get discounts of up to 50% on Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Frecciabianca. The offer excludes Cuccetta Comfort, Vagone Letto Relax, and Superior cabin services.

  • Group offers

    1. FrecciaFRIENDS: Allows groups of 3 to 5 people to travel on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento with a 50% discount.
    2. Insieme offer: Designed for groups of 3 to 5 people, applies discounts of up to 50% on Frecciabianca and up to 60% on Intercity and Intercity Notte.
    3. Italo Friends: Targeted at groups of 3 to 10 people, guarantees discounts of up to 60% in Smart and Prima Business classes.

  • Return offers

    1. Frecciarossa Same-day Return: With this offer, you can make a round trip on the same day, receiving a 60% discount on Saturdays and a 40% discount on other days (Sunday to Friday) on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca.
    2. Intercity Weekend Return: This promotion allows travel with a 40% discount on Intercity trains, departing on Saturday and returning on Sunday.
    3. Italo Day Return offer: You can purchase same-day return tickets with discounts up to 50%, with fares such as Milan–Rome return starting from €49.90.

  • Senior offers

    1. FrecciaSENIOR: For CartaFRECCIA members aged over 60, this offer provides travel on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento at fixed fares (such as €29 or €39), depending on the route and class.
    2. Senior offer: Available to passengers over 60, it offers discounts of up to 50% on Intercity, Intercity Notte and Frecciabianca trains, valid in all service classes except Superior cabins.
    3. Italo Senior: For travellers over 60, this offer guarantees discounts of up to 60% for journeys in Smart and Prima Business classes.

  • FrecciaDAYS offer

    1. With the FrecciaDAYS offer, you can travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with discounts of up to 60%. The offer is available on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains in Business, Premium, Standard, 1st, and 2nd class, and can be purchased until midnight on the twenty-first day before departure. The fare is non-changeable and non-refundable, but you can select the tiRimborso option (€2) to request a refund with a 10% deduction up to two days before departure.

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Onboard services for Bologna Centrale to Milan 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.

Bologna Centrale to Milan ticket types

  • Trenitalia

  • Italo

Trenitalia offers a range of ticket options to meet various travel needs and preferences, including Base, Economy and Super Economy.

Bologna Centrale 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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