There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Castel Bolognese by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Castelbolognese-Riolo Termetrain 3901 / ...
2h 33m€25–66Bus, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bologna Centralebus N550 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Imola Autostazionebus 101
5h 21m€15–32Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain 9941 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Imola Autostazionebus 101
4h 2m€45–61Drive 260.2 km
- Drive from Milan to Castel Bolognesecar 260.2 km
2h 32m€41–59
Milan to Castel Bolognese by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Castel Bolognese is to bus and line 101 bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Castel Bolognese is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Castel Bolognese. However, there are services departing from Milano, San Donato M3 and arriving at Castel Bolognese via Bologna Autostazione and Imola Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Castel Bolognese. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Castelbolognese-Riolo Terme via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Milan and Castel Bolognese is 254 km. The road distance is 260.2 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Castel Bolognese without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €25 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Milan to Castel Bolognese, including transfers.
Milan to Castel Bolognese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, San Donato M3 station.
Milan to Castel Bolognese train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Castel Bolognese is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €25 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Castel Bolognese, Emilia-Romagna, Italy?
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Castelbolognese-Riolo Terme via Bologna Centrale in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Castel Bolognese via Bologna Autostazione and Imola Autostazione in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Castelbolognese-Riolo Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40–50
- Smart Flex
- €40–55
- Phone
- +39 051 290290
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from Bologna Autostazione to Imola Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- 1st Class
- €4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- info@sitasudtrasporti.it
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- 2nd Class
- €10–14
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Castel Bolognese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Milan to Castel Bolognese train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Castel Bolognese is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Milan to Castel Bolognese.
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