What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Cento?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Cento is to bus and line 97 bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Cento?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Cento is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Cento?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Cento. However, there are services departing from Milano, San Donato M3 and arriving at Cento Autostazione via Indipendenza Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Milan to Cento?

The distance between Milan and Cento is 249 km. The road distance is 211.5 km.

How do I travel from Milan to Cento without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Cento without a car is to train and line 97 bus which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Milan to Cento?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Milan to Cento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Cento bus from?

Milan to Cento bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, San Donato M3 station.

Train or bus from Milan to Cento?

The best way to get from Milan to Cento is to bus and line 97 bus which takes 4h 1m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €70 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Milan to Cento bus arrive?

Milan to Cento bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Milan to Cento?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Cento is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Milan to Cento.

Where can I stay near Cento?

There are 305+ hotels available in Cento.

Milan to Cento - 5 ways to travel via train, line 97 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Cento by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 97 bus
best
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain 9941 / ...
2. Take the bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Autostazionebus 97 / ...
2h 37m
€31–60
Bus, line 97 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bologna Centralebus N550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Autostazionebus 97 / ...
4h 1m
€18–30
Drive 211.5 km
1. Drive from Milan to Centocar 211.5 km
2h 23m
€33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2h 54m
€26–69
Train, line 551 bus
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Modena Stazione Fs to Cento Autostazionebus 551 / ...
4h 4m
€22–57

Milan to Cento by train, foot, and bus

154Weekly Services

2h 37mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.8 km
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Cento, Italy?

You can take a bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Cento Autostazione via Bologna Centrale and Indipendenza Nord in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Two other operators also service this route.

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