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- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain 9941 / ...
- Take the bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Autostazionebus 97 / ...
2h 38m€31–59Bus, line 97 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bologna Centralebus N550 / ...
- Take the bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Autostazionebus 97 / ...
4h 4m€19–31Drive 211.5 km
- Drive from Milan to Centocar 211.5 km
2h 23m€33–48Train
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2h 53m€27–69Train, line 551 bus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain Ic
- Take the bus from Modena Stazione Fs to Cento Autostazionebus 551 / ...
3h 50m€22–58
Milan to Cento by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Cento is to bus and line 97 bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Cento is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €50.
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 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Cento. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at S. Pietro In Casale via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Milan and Cento is 248 km. The road distance is 211.5 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Cento without a car is to train and line 97 bus which takes 2h 38m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Milan to Cento, including transfers.
Milan to Cento bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, San Donato M3 station.
Milan to Cento train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Cento is to bus and line 97 bus which takes 4h 4m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €70 and takes 2h 53m.
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 4m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 051 290290
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- 1st Class
- €4–6
Bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- 1st Class
- €4–6
Bus from Modena Stazione Fs to Cento Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- 1st Class
- €4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Cento bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Milan to Cento train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Cento is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Milan to Cento.
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