- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Annecy to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy to Milan will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 9 buses that leave Annecy for Milan on Thu, Jul 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 244 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1727
FlixBus
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FlixBus
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $235 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Milan:
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Milan costing on average $146 (€120).
A bus is $191 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy to Milan costing on average $235 (€193).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $201 (€165) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $157 (€129). The journey takes 5h 22m versus 3h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Annecy to Milan buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:00 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 6h05 | 5:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 7h25 | 6:25 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
1727 | 11:35 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 5h45 | 5:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 7h30 | 9:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 7h00 | 11:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 7h40 | 2:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 8h10 | 2:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Annecy to Milan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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