- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s leading art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the elegant Brera district.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 26 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 $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 9 buses that leave Annecy for Milan on Mon, Jun 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 244 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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
80082 · 1717
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
51039 · 4751
1727
80082 · 1717
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
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 $26. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $239 Average price | $205 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $104 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Milan costing on average $149 (€120).
A bus is $194 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy to Milan costing on average $239 (€193).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€36) compared to roughly $205 (€165) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $160 (€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 03:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Annecy to Milan buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
80082 · 1717 | 12:50 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 5h55 | 6:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 5h40 | 8:20 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 | |
3177 · 57201 | 10:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 7h45 | 5:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
51039 · 94561 | 10:30 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 7h30 | 6:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
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 $26 (€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 $26 (€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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Busiest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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One of Italy’s leading art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the elegant Brera district.
A major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist holdings and striking city views.
A contemporary museum focused on world cultures and major temporary exhibitions, popular for its modern architecture and changing shows.
Milan’s canal district, best known for waterside walks, photogenic bridges, and lively atmosphere day and night.
A charming historic neighborhood of narrow streets, galleries, boutiques, and classic Milan character, ideal for wandering.
Milan’s main square and the symbolic heart of the city, surrounded by major landmarks and constant urban energy.
Creamy saffron risotto, one of Milan's signature dishes, prized for its rich flavor and golden color.
Braised veal shank cooked slowly until tender, traditionally served with gremolata and often paired with risotto.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter, a classic Milanese specialty and one of the city's most famous dishes.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant offering creative haute cuisine with an elegant, Michelin-starred reputation.
Famous central bakery known for panzerotti, a beloved casual stop near the Duomo with constant local appeal.
Modern Milanese restaurant known for refined Lombard classics in a stylish contemporary setting.
Milan is pricier than most Italian cities, especially for hotels, central dining, and aperitivo areas.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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