Is there a preferred train operator? Can I just walk up and buy four tickets on a weekday in late October? Steve
Ravenna to Bologna is only served by Trenitalia-that is a regional train
No need to purchase in advance as price never changes and they can’t sell out
Bologna to Milano Centrale is served by Trenitalia and ItaloTreno (private company)
Fast trains
I would book all on Trenitalia to keep it simple
Use their app or the website
Just put from Ravenna to Milano Centrale and it will give you all the options that day
Allow enough time to transfer in Bologna-that station is huge and a bit confusing