Cost to drive from Milan to Bologna
Driving from Milan to Bologna covers 214 km (133 miles) and takes about 2h 25min without stops. At Italy's current fuel prices (week of 2026-08-31), the fuel for the trip costs about €30.21 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Everything updates against Italy's live prices.
Driving Milan → Bologna in a family car, electric costs €17.50 less than petrol — 58% of the bill.
Milan vs Bologna: which end is cheaper?
Both ends of this route draw on the same regional averages — the comparison below shows what that means at the pump.
What if fuel prices move?
Booking this drive for later in the year? Pump prices swing with crude, season and tax changes — here is the same 214 km in a typical petrol car at four price levels.
Cheapest fuel before you leave Milan
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Milan, out of 527 that report a price. Local median €2.059 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €14.00.
- 114 km€1.779EssoVia F. Cavallotti 24 20900
- 24 km€1.839Api-IpVia Santa Rita da Cascia 60 20143
- 38 km€1.919EssoVia Novara 342 20153
- 410 km€1.984AuchanSs 11 Strada Padana Superiore Snc 20090
- 56 km€1.988OutletCarburantiVia Fratelli Cervi Snc 20054
Cheapest fuel when you arrive in Bologna
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Bologna, out of 180 that report a price. Local median €2.059 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €3.60.
- 16 km€1.987Api-IpVIA ENRICO MATTEI 45/a 40138
- 24 km€1.999BCVia Enrico Mattei 9 40138
- 34 km€1.999EssoEmilia Levante 137 40139
- 46 km€1.999Q8Loc. Villanova S/N 40055
- 515 km€1.999Filling stationVia Fiaccacollo 1 40037
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How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Milan and Bologna (214 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and Italy's current average pump price. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the planner for your exact numbers, and check live prices on the Italy fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest fuel in Milan?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Milan is charging €1.779 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.059 across 527 stations that report a price — about €14.00 on a 50-litre fill.
Where is the cheapest fuel in Bologna?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Bologna is charging €1.987 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.059 across 180 stations that report a price — about €3.60 on a 50-litre fill.
How much does it cost to drive from Milan to Bologna?
The drive is 214 km (133 miles) and takes about 2h 25min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €30.21 in an average petrol car, €27.26 in a diesel, and €12.71 in an electric car, using Italy's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Milan to Bologna in miles and km?
About 133 miles or 214 kilometres by road — roughly 2h 25min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Milan or Bologna?
Both ends use the same regional prices on this route.
How many times will I need to fill up between Milan and Bologna?
None on the way. The drive needs about 15.0 L of petrol and a typical 55 L tank covers roughly 786 km, so one full tank at the start does the whole trip.
Is it cheaper to drive or fly from Milan to Bologna?
On fuel alone the drive costs about €30 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €8 each for four people, which is where driving usually wins. Against that, the drive takes 2h 25min without stops, and a fair comparison also counts tolls, parking, wear and any overnight stay.
What will this trip cost if fuel prices change?
At today's Italy average the fuel is about €30. A 10% rise takes it to €33, a 25% rise to €38, and a 10% fall to €27. Prices here update every week from official data, so this page always reflects the current figure.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Set the vehicle type on this page for an instant estimate, or open the FuelWide route planner, enter your car's own fuel economy, and it prices the trip on live data — including fuel and charging stops along the way.
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are Italy's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.