- 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
$48
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
19 h 5 m
Average duration
19 h 47 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
1014 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 29 buses that leave Catania Fontanarossa Airport for Milan on Thu, Jul 30, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct buses cover the 1014 km distance in an average of 19 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest buses will take 20 h 20 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania Fontanarossa Airport 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 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $15.
Distance: 630 miles (1014 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 23m Average total duration 19h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan:
A bus is $34 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan costing on average $84 (€84).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 53m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€51) compared to roughly $103 (€103) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€52). The journey takes 19h 53m versus 14h 26m 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 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
The table below shows live departures for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan buses for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 20h35 | 2:35 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 19h45 | 1:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 19h05 | 1:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 19h55 | 2:35 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 22h50 | 6:30 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 24h05 | 7:45 PM Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 20h50 | 4:30 PM Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 21h30 | 5:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 22h20 | 6:30 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 23h35 | 7:45 PM Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 21h00 | 5:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 20h20 | 4:30 PM Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 25h25 | 10:20 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 26h00 | 10:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 21h00 | 8:55 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 21h45 | 9:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 21h15 | 9:10 PM Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 25h50 | 10:25 AM Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 20h40 | 5:15 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 21h20 | 5:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 24h25 | 9:00 AM Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 27h09 | 11:44 AM Cormano, A4 (Cusano Milanino West) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 25h00 | 10:25 AM Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 26h30 | 11:55 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 20h30 | 5:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 23h35 | 9:00 AM Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 19h50 | 5:15 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 26h19 | 11:44 AM Cormano, A4 (Cusano Milanino West) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan run on average 21 times per day, taking around 19h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€25) but you can travel from only $15 (€15) by flight.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:25, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 630 miles (1014 km) distance in 19h 5m.
Distance 630 miles (1014 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€25) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 19h 5m |
First bus 7:25 AM |
Last bus 9:55 PM |
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One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
This contemporary art museum near Porta Romana presents rotating exhibitions in a striking former industrial distillery complex.
Italy’s leading science museum is set in a former monastery and features Leonardo galleries, trains, aircraft, and a submarine.
Milan’s central square frames the cathedral and major civic buildings, making it the city’s essential meeting point and photo stop.
This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
Saffron risotto cooked with butter, stock and cheese. It is Milan's signature dish, linked to the city's love of rich northern Italian rice cookery.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until golden. A classic Milanese main, prized for its simple preparation and long-standing local tradition.
Slow-braised veal shanks with vegetables, wine and broth, often finished with gremolata. A hearty Lombard specialty commonly paired with risotto.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enrico Bartolini in MUDEC. Expect refined Italian tasting menus in a polished contemporary setting.
Historic Milanese restaurant near the Duomo, famous for risotto and cotoletta. Traditional, elegant rooms and a strong local culinary identity.
Long-running local favorite for classic Milanese cuisine, especially risotto and ossobuco. Warm, old-school atmosphere in the Brera area.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan buses use the Catania, Via D'Amico to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato). Use this guide to compare Catania Fontanarossa Airport and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
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