Day trip from Bologna to Milan
Milan lies 201 km (125 mi) north-west of Bologna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 201 km (125 mi) apart, Milan is a realistic day trip from Bologna: about 3 h 16 min each way by road.
| Bologna | Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 394,843 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 127 m (417 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Milan
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Staying in Milan
Our booking partner lists 10,705+ places to stay in Milan (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 864 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (494), and 33 are five-star. Across 810 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 1,402,357 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Milan from Bologna?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bologna; by road roughly 245 km (152 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bologna to Milan by road?
About 3 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bologna and Milan?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Where can I stay in Milan?
Our booking partner lists 10,705+ places to stay in Milan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.