Bus Milan to Bologna: Compare prices and save money

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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.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	3h 35m	12:50 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	4:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from Itabus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/7/2026 12:50:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/7/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	3h 5m	5:35 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	8:40 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/7/2026 5:35:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	3h 20m	6:15 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/7/2026 6:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/7/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
MarinoBus	2h 15m	9:05 PM	Milan	San Donato Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from San Donato Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/7/2026 9:05:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
MarinoBus	2h 55m	8:25 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/7/2026 8:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 5m	5:35 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	8:40 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/8/2026 5:35:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	3h 15m	7:25 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	10:40 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/8/2026 7:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Itabus	2h 50m	8:00 AM	Milan	San Donato Bus Station	10:50 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Itabus goes from San Donato Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/8/2026 8:00:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Itabus	2h 50m	1:35 PM	Milan	San Donato Bus Station	4:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Itabus goes from San Donato Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/8/2026 1:35:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
MarinoBus	2h 55m	8:25 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/8/2026 8:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 40m	2:25 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	5:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/10/2026 2:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	3h 10m	5:15 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	8:25 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/10/2026 5:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
MarinoBus	2h 15m	9:05 PM	Milan	San Donato Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from San Donato Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/10/2026 9:05:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
MarinoBus	2h 55m	8:25 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/10/2026 8:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Autolinee Federico	3h 50m	2:30 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	6:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/10/2026 2:30:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	5:15 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	8:25 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/11/2026 5:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 5m	5:35 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	8:40 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/11/2026 5:35:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
MarinoBus	2h 15m	9:05 PM	Milan	San Donato Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from San Donato Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/11/2026 9:05:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
MarinoBus	2h 55m	8:25 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/11/2026 8:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Autolinee Federico	3h 50m	2:30 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	6:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/11/2026 2:30:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 40m	2:25 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	5:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/12/2026 2:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	3h 10m	5:15 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	8:25 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/12/2026 5:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Itabus	2h 50m	8:00 AM	Milan	San Donato Bus Station	10:50 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Itabus goes from San Donato Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/12/2026 8:00:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Itabus	2h 35m	10:00 AM	Milan	San Donato Bus Station	12:35 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Itabus goes from San Donato Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/12/2026 10:00:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
MarinoBus	2h 15m	9:05 PM	Milan	San Donato Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from San Donato Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/12/2026 9:05:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	5:15 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	8:25 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/13/2026 5:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 5m	5:35 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	8:40 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/13/2026 5:35:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Itabus	2h 30m	12:30 AM	Milan	San Donato Bus Station	3:00 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Itabus goes from San Donato Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/13/2026 12:30:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
MarinoBus	2h 15m	9:05 PM	Milan	San Donato Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from San Donato Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/13/2026 9:05:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
MarinoBus	2h 55m	8:25 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 9/13/2026 8:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 108 daily buses from Milan to Bologna. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 40 daily coaches between Milan and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 219 buses from Milan to Bologna, while Night sees the fewest connections between Milan and Bologna, with 34 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/6/2026 costs just $5, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Milan to Bologna

Compare all providers like Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus that travel 76 times every day by bus from Milan to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Milan to Bologna starting from $5!

Cheapest Bus	$5
Fastest Bus	2h 15m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	76 Ø
Distance	125.0 miles
Bus Companies	Itabus, FlixBus, MarinoBus and Autolinee Federico

Cheapest bus connections from Milan to Bologna

Every day, 76 buses from 4 bus companies leave Milan for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

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Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$27

Wednesday 09/09

$12

Thursday 09/10

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Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$12

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$12

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

Tuesday 09/22

$12

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$15

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$12

Friday 10/02

$23

Saturday 10/03

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 $5, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Milan to Bologna. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $5.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Milan to Bologna, with $5. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $5.

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 buses from Milan to Bologna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Milan and Bologna

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Milan and Bologna.

Lampugnano Bus Station

Via Giulio Natta Lampugnano

Rogoredo Bus Station

Via Cassinis Giovanni Battista 76

San Donato Bus Station

Via Giuseppe Impastato 25

Central Bus Station

Duomo Bus Stop

Piazza del Duomo

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Farini Bus Stop

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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 3h 5m to reach Bologna. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $58. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bologna.

On average, how many connections are available from Milan to Bologna each day?

Every day, the Milan to Bologna bus route is served by approximately 76 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Milan to Bologna take?

The fastest bus from Milan to Bologna is offered by MarinoBus and takes 2h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $10. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Milan to Bologna?

The earliest bus arriving in Bologna from Milan starts at 12:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Milan to Bologna?

The latest bus trip departing from Milan for Bologna starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Milan Bologna route?

When traveling by bus from Milan to Bologna, passengers can travel with Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Milan to Bologna bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Milan Bologna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

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

Economy

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

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to Milan and to Bologna

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Milan and to Bologna. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!