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Compare all timetables for the bus from Milan to Bologna

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Milan to Bologna from various bus operators like Itabus, FlixBus or MarinoBus for the next days.

today
£5
tomorrow
£3
Wednesday
£3
Thursday
£3
Friday
£3
Saturday
£3
Sunday
£3

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 2h 50m 08:00 Milan San Donato Bus Station 10:50 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £5
FlixBus 3h 5m 05:35 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 08:40 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £6
MarinoBus 2h 15m 21:05 Milan San Donato Bus Station 23:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Basic £7
BlaBlaCar Bus 2h 55m 06:25 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 09:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £10
Autolinee Federico 3h 30m 14:50 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 18:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Basic £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Milan to Bologna via Assago, you can save more than £-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      Milan
      8 km
      15:50
      Assago
      Milanofiori Forum
      18:30
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 2h 55m 06:25 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 09:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £3
FlixBus 2h 55m 17:00 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 19:55 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £4
Itabus 2h 35m 09:45 Milan San Donato Bus Station 12:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £5
MarinoBus 2h 15m 21:05 Milan San Donato Bus Station 23:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Basic £7
Autolinee Federico 3h 30m 14:50 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 18:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Basic £20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 2h 45m 12:35 Milan San Donato Bus Station 15:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £3
Itabus 2h 35m 09:45 Milan San Donato Bus Station 12:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Basic £4
FlixBus 3h 5m 05:35 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 08:40 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 2h 55m 11:25 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 14:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £4
MarinoBus 2h 15m 21:05 Milan San Donato Bus Station 23:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Basic £7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 2h 35m 09:45 Milan San Donato Bus Station 12:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £3
Itabus 2h 45m 12:35 Milan San Donato Bus Station 15:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £3
FlixBus 3h 5m 12:25 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 15:30 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 3h 10m 05:15 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 08:25 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £5
MarinoBus 2h 15m 21:05 Milan San Donato Bus Station 23:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Basic £7

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 2h 45m 12:35 Milan San Donato Bus Station 15:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £3
Itabus 3h 35m 12:50 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 16:25 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £3
FlixBus 3h 10m 05:15 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 08:25 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 3h 20m 06:15 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 09:35 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £4
MarinoBus 2h 15m 21:05 Milan San Donato Bus Station 23:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Basic £7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 3h 5m 21:35 Milan San Donato Bus Station 00:40 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £3
FlixBus 2h 55m 17:00 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 19:55 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £4
BlaBlaCar Bus 2h 55m 06:25 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 09:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £5
MarinoBus 2h 15m 21:05 Milan San Donato Bus Station 23:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Basic £7
Busitalia Rail Service 2h 50m 19:40 Milan San Donato Bus Station 22:30 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Basic £17

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 2h 50m 08:00 Milan San Donato Bus Station 10:50 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Premium Economy £3
BlaBlaCar Bus 2h 55m 06:25 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 09:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £3
FlixBus 3h 5m 05:35 Milan Lampugnano Bus Station 08:40 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Economy £4
MarinoBus 2h 15m 21:05 Milan San Donato Bus Station 23:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Basic £7
Autolinee Federico 3h 5m 15:15 Milan San Donato Bus Station 18:20 Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station  Basic £19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Milan to Bologna is £3 on 05/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Milan and Bologna

See here how frequent the connections between Milan and Bologna are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 145 daily coaches from Milan to Bologna. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 89 daily coaches between Milan and Bologna.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 430 coaches from Milan to Bologna, while Night sees the fewest connections between Milan and Bologna, with 44 offers.

Facts about coaches from Milan to Bologna

Compare all providers like Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus that travel 122 times every day by bus from Milan to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Milan to Bologna starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus £3
Fastest Bus 2h 15m
Earliest Coach 00:30
Latest Coach 23:45
Daily Bus Connections 122 Ø
Distance 201.1 km
Coach Companies Itabus, FlixBus, MarinoBus, Autolinee Federico, Busitalia Rail Service, BlaBlaCar Bus and Busitalia Fast

Cheapest coach connections from Milan to Bologna

Every day, 122 buses from 7 coach companies leave Milan for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 04/05
£5
Tuesday 05/05
£4
Wednesday 06/05
£3
Thursday 07/05
£3
Friday 08/05
£3
Saturday 09/05
£3
Sunday 10/05
£3
Monday 11/05
£3
Tuesday 12/05
£3
Wednesday 13/05
£3
Thursday 14/05
£3
Friday 15/05
£3
Saturday 16/05
£3
Sunday 17/05
£3
Monday 18/05
£3
Tuesday 19/05
£3
Wednesday 20/05
£3
Thursday 21/05
£11
Friday 22/05
£9
Saturday 23/05
£3
Sunday 24/05
£3
Monday 25/05
£3
Tuesday 26/05
£3
Wednesday 27/05
£3
Thursday 28/05
£4
Friday 29/05
£13
Saturday 30/05
£7
Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Milan to Bologna

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Milan to Bologna, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £3, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Milan to Bologna. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £3.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Milan to Bologna, with £3. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £3.

How to save money travelling from Milan to Bologna

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Milan to Bologna in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Milan to Bologna, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Milan to Bologna are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Milan to Bologna

These are the most booked bus companies between Milan to Bologna from our users.

MarinoBus from Milan to Bologna

MarinoBus

Here you will find the key facts about the MarinoBus bus route Milan to Bologna:

Cheapest Price £7
Fastest Coach 2h 15m
Earliest Coach 18:50
Last Coach 21:05
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 03/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Milan and Bologna

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Milan and Bologna.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Milan to Bologna? Compare all modes of transports from Milan to Bologna.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Milan to Bologna

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Milan to Bologna? Or which bus companies serve the route Milan to Bologna? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Milan to Bologna bus

How much does a Milan - Bologna coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Milan - Bologna bus trip is available from £3 and takes 2h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Milan to Bologna?

The connection Milan to Bologna is offered by 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £48. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Milan - Bologna route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Milan to Bologna is offered by roughly 122 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bologna from Milan take?

The quickest coach from Milan to Bologna is provided by MarinoBus and takes 2h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Milan to Bologna?

The earliest bus to Bologna departs from Milan at 00:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Milan to Bologna?

The latest bus to Bologna departs from Milan at 23:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Milan - Bologna route?

Passengers looking to travel from Milan to Bologna can travel with Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Bologna?

You can check all the direct connections between Milan and Bologna by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bologna from Milan?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Milan Bologna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Milan Bologna bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Milan to Bologna on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Milan to Bologna?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 122 daily trips between Milan and Bologna. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Milan to Bologna?

Prices and availability for 122 trips between Milan and Bologna change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Milan to Bologna

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

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