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Planning a trip from Bologna to Milan? Trip.com offers Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting from just NZD 28.22, with the average price for this route around NZD 81.01! Find the best deals for the next 7 days in the table below, starting today.

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Bologna to Milan train timetable

On the 199 km journey from Bologna to Milan, 225 trains run daily. The average trip duration is 1h 22m, 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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20:56
1h 4m, Direct
Bologna Central
22:00
Milan Central
Trenitalia
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21:04
2h 25m, Direct
Bologna Central
23:29
Milan Rogoredo
Trenitalia
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21:04
2h 46m, Direct
Bologna Central
23:50
Milan Porta Garibaldi
Trenitalia
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21:06
1h 3m, Direct
Bologna Central
22:09
Milan Rogoredo
Italo
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21:06
1h 14m, Direct
Bologna Central
22:20
Milan Central
Italo
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21:11
1h 4m, Direct
Bologna Central
22:15
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 city
Departure city
Bologna
Arrival city
Arrival city
Milan
Journey time
Journey time
55m
Distance
Distance
199 km
Price
Price
From NZD 28.22
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: Free travel for children under 15 and half-price tickets for adults.Italo Family: Children under 14 travel free, while adults get a 50% discount on the fare.

  • 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 promotion that allows two people to travel for the price of one.
    2. Me&You: Designed for couples, it offers reductions of up to 50% on journeys with Intercity, Intercity Notte and Frecciabianca. It does not apply to Cuccetta Comfort, Vagone Letto Relax, or Superior cabin services.

  • Group offers

    1. FrecciaFRIENDS: Guarantees a 50% reduction for group travel (3 to 5 people) on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento.
    2. Insieme offer: Applies discounts of up to 50% on Frecciabianca and up to 60% on Intercity and Intercity Notte for groups of 3 to 5 passengers.
    3. Italo Friends: Ensures fare reductions of up to 60% for groups of 3 to 10 people 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: 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 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 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 full flexibility, allowing passengers to switch to another train of the same category on the same route up to one hour after the booked 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 offers limited flexibility, permitting 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 allow access to other trains.

Super Economy

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

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