- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$88
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
11 h 30 m
Average duration
13 h 11 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
492 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Darmstadt to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darmstadt to Milan will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 4 buses that leave Darmstadt for Milan on Fri, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 492 km distance in an average of 13 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 14 h 55 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $200.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $213 Average price | $195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 37m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Darmstadt to Milan:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Milan costing on average $97 (€79).
A bus is $140 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Milan costing on average $213 (€174).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:21PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 14h29 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:21PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 14h29 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 14h44 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:21PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 14h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:21PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 10h49 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Darmstadt to Milan buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:20 AM Darmstadt | 11h30 | 2:50 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Darmstadt | 14h55 | 1:15 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM Darmstadt | 13h10 | 3:05 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:55 PM Darmstadt | 13h10 | 4:05 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Darmstadt to Milan run on average 6 times per day, taking around 11h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 305 miles (492 km) distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 305 miles (492 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 10h 20m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
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