- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s leading art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Linate Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Linate Airport will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 2 buses that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Milan Linate Airport on Sat, Jun 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 244 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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 train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Linate Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Linate Airport:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Linate Airport costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Milan Linate Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $91 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€41). The journey takes 4h 38m versus 3h 5m 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.
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 03:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Linate Airport buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h50 | 9:55 AM Milan Linate Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h50 | 10:55 AM Milan Linate Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Linate Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $15 (€13) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 3:00 AM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
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