Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Florence to Milan?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Florence to Milan: Itabus Assistance Dedicated seating areas Accessible restrooms. FlixBus Assistance Priority boarding Wheelchair-accessible buses.

What are the best sights in Milan?

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Milan are: Duomo di Milano, an iconic Gothic cathedral known for its intricate facade and panoramic rooftop views Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a historic shopping arcade featuring luxury brands and elegant architecture Castello Sforzesco, a Renaissance fortress housing museums and art collections Santa Maria delle Grazie, a church famous for housing Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper Teatro alla Scala, a world-renowned opera house celebrated for its exceptional acoustics and performances.

What are the best things to do in Milan?

The best things to do in Milan include: Visit the Duomo di Milano, an iconic Gothic cathedral with stunning architecture and panoramic rooftop views Explore The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci's renowned mural located in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie Stroll through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a historic shopping arcade with luxury boutiques and elegant cafes Discover Sforza Castle, a grand fortress housing several museums and art collections Relax in Sempione Park, a large green space perfect for leisurely walks and picnics near the city center.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Florence to Milan?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Florence to Milan depends on the bus providers: Itabus You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee. FlixBus You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Florence to Milan?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Florence to Milan: Itabus One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg. FlixBus One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Can I book additional luggage for the bus from Florence to Milan?

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Florence to Milan: Itabus 5€ per additional bag. FlixBus Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Can I bring my pet on board the bus from Florence to Milan?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Florence to Milan. The following conditions apply: Itabus Small pets allowed in carriers Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled. FlixBus Small pets in carriers allowed Guide dogs travel for free.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Milan

Showing times and prices for Mar 21

Cheapest price

$13

Average price

$32

Fastest journey

2 h 50 m

Average duration

3 h 1 m

Buses per day

Distance

249 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Florence to Milan will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.

Fast buses

Of the 55 buses that leave Florence for Milan every day 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 249 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.

Cheapest

02:15PM4h25

Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)

06:40PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano

$131One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

02:20AM4h25

Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)

06:45AMMilan

$141One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

07:25PM3h55

Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)

11:20PMMilan

$141One-way

0 transfers

06:35AM4h35

Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)

11:10AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano

$141One-way

0 transfers

06:35AM3h50

Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)

10:25AMMilan

$141One-way

0 transfers

Florence to Milan bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, March 21

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	12:05AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	3h55	04:00AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
Itabus 3808 Itabus3808	01:20AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	6h20	07:40AM Milan	1 transfer
Itabus 3808 Itabus3808	01:20AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	5h00	06:20AM Milan	0 transfersDirect
Itabus 3808 Itabus3808	01:20AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	5h50	07:10AM Milan	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	01:50AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h05	05:55AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
Itabus 2712 Itabus2712	01:50AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	5h20	07:10AM Milan	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	01:50AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	3h25	05:15AM Milan	0 transfersDirect
Itabus 2712 Itabus2712	01:50AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	5h50	07:40AM Milan	1 transfer
Marino Autolinee 054 Marino Autolinee054	02:15AM Florence	4h10	06:25AM Milan	0 transfersDirect
Marino Autolinee 054 Marino Autolinee054	02:15AM Florence	4h45	07:00AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	02:15AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo	4h40	06:55AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
Itabus 2404 Itabus2404	02:20AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h25	06:45AM Milan	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	02:40AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h15	06:55AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
Itabus 3506 Itabus3506	02:45AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	6h05	08:50AM Milan	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	03:35AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	8h20	11:55AM Linate, Aeroporto di Milano-Linate	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	04:00AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo	7h55	11:55AM Linate, Aeroporto di Milano-Linate	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	04:10AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo	3h50	08:00AM Milan	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	04:10AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo	4h35	08:45AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	04:35AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h10	08:45AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	04:35AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	3h25	08:00AM Milan	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	06:35AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h35	11:10AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	06:35AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	3h50	10:25AM Milan	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	07:15AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h40	11:55AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	07:30AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	7h50	03:20PM Linate, Aeroporto di Milano-Linate	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	07:40AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	3h50	11:30AM Milan	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	08:55AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h45	01:40PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
Itabus 2116 Itabus2116	09:55AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	5h15	03:10PM Milan	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	10:20AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	5h00	03:20PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	10:20AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h15	02:35PM Milan	0 transfersDirect
Itabus 3402 Itabus3402	10:50AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h50	03:40PM Milan	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	11:40AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	9h15	08:55PM Linate, Aeroporto di Milano-Linate	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	11:55AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	5h20	05:15PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
Itabus 3802 Itabus3802	12:20PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h50	05:10PM Milan	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	01:30PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	5h00	06:30PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	01:40PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	5h30	07:10PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
Itabus 2402 Itabus2402	02:05PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h50	06:55PM Milan	0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus 94742 BlaBlaCar Bus94742	02:15PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h25	06:40PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	02:20PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h10	06:30PM Milan	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	02:20PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h55	07:15PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	04:10PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	5h30	09:40PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
Itabus 3804 Itabus3804	04:20PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	5h05	09:25PM Milan	0 transfersDirect
Itabus 3804 Itabus3804	04:20PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h20	08:40PM Milan	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	05:05PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	3h50	08:55PM Milan	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	06:45PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	4h50	11:35PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
Itabus 2302 Itabus2302	07:25PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	3h55	11:20PM Milan	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	07:45PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	3h50	11:35PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	07:45PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	3h15	11:00PM Milan	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	08:00PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)	5h05	01:05AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	11:40PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo	4h20	04:00AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano	0 transfersDirect
Calanda ViaggiCalanda Viaggi	11:50PM Florence	3h40	03:30AM Milano, Molino Dorino	0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Bus from Florence to Milan

Buses from Florence to Milan run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

154 miles (249 km)

Average bus duration

4h 53m

Cheapest ticket price

$8 (€7)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 15m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:50

Price information

Bus companies: Itabus and FlixBus from Florence to Milan

For as little as $9 (€7) you can travel by bus between Florence and Milan with Itabus and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from Florence to Milan with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $9
FlixBus frequency: 9 a day

Buses from Florence to Milan

Buses in Italy are an affordable way to travel between cities. Numerous bus companies offer a variety of domestic and international routes. Travel between the Italian cities of Florence and Milan is incredibly easy and economical thanks to low-cost bus services that operate between the two cities. Flixbus operate direct buses from Florence to Milan, while Baltour offers indirect service between these two cities. There are regular departures operating from Piazzale Montelungo in Florence, starting at about 1:00 a.m. and running throughout the night and during the day until the early evening. The entire journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes, with prices varying considerably according to the chosen departure time.

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Florence to Milan Bus Cost

Average prices for buses from Florence to Milan when you book in advance

Booking Period	Average Price
Same Day	€15
1 Day in Advance	€15
1 Week in Advance	€13
2 Weeks in Advance	€11
1 Month in Advance	€9
3 Months in Advance	€6

Florence to Milan Buses: General Information

While taking a bus is slower than the train, it is significantly cheaper and can take approximately 3 hours to arrive in Milan.

Most Florence to Milan buses are run by either Flixbus, Baltour, or BusCenter. BlaBlaCar rideshares are also a popular option.
Most buses are direct, depart from Florence's Piazzale Montelungo bus station and arrive at Milan's Autostazione Lampugnano.
Traveling from Florence to Milan by bus takes as little as 3 hours.
Most travelers book their Florence to Milan bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.

Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Florence to Milan buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:

It is 13% cheaper to book a Florence to Milan bus ticket 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
Florence to Milan bus tickets are 40% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a bus ticket the day of.

Taking the Bus from Florence

Catching one of the regular buses from Florence to Milan is extremely convenient, with the departure point is located at Piazzale Montelungo, close to Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station in the center of the city. Piazzale Montelungo is situated on Viale Filippo Strozzi, which is just a 20-minute walk from Florence's city center. Alternatively, there are plenty of taxis available to hire within Florence that will quickly transport passengers to the bus station.

Getting into Milan by Bus

Renowned as a center for fashion and design, Milan is not only a desirable shopping destination, but also a fascinating place to discover Gothic monuments and famous works of art, like Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. Passengers making the five hour journey on buses from Florence to Milan arrive at Autostazione Lampugnano, the main bus terminal in Milan. The bus station is located on Via Giulio Natta, which is a 20 minute drive away from the centre of Milan. There is an underground metro station at Lampugnano, which connects the bus station to central Milan in just 12 minutes. The Milan Metro system also offers direct connections to other areas around Milan, including Milano Centrale Railway Station.

FAQs: Bus from Florence to Milan

FAQs: Take the bus from Florence to Milan with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Milan.

Cheap bus tickets from Florence to Milan can start from as little as $8 (€7) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Florence to Milan is $25 (€22); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Florence to Milan is 3 h 55 min to travel the 154 mile (249 km) long trip, with around there are 12 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Florence to Milan leaves at 12: 05AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Florence to Milan leaves at 11: 50PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Florence to Milan without having to change trains with Itabus or FlixBus. There are 7 direct buses from Florence to Milan each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from Florence to Milan you can take a bus with Itabus, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services from Florence to Milan on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Florence, Guidoni Tram T2, which is located around 4.6 miles (7.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, located 4.7 miles (7.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Milan from Florence is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Florence to Milan is December.

You have options as you can travel between Florence and Milan 2 different ways: train or bus.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Florence to Milan:

Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Florence to Milan for bus providers Itabus and FlixBus.

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Milan are:

Duomo di Milano, an iconic Gothic cathedral known for its intricate facade and panoramic rooftop views
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a historic shopping arcade featuring luxury brands and elegant architecture
Castello Sforzesco, a Renaissance fortress housing museums and art collections
Santa Maria delle Grazie, a church famous for housing Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper
Teatro alla Scala, a world-renowned opera house celebrated for its exceptional acoustics and performances.

The best things to do in Milan include:

Visit the Duomo di Milano, an iconic Gothic cathedral with stunning architecture and panoramic rooftop views
Explore The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci's renowned mural located in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie
Stroll through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a historic shopping arcade with luxury boutiques and elegant cafes
Discover Sforza Castle, a grand fortress housing several museums and art collections
Relax in Sempione Park, a large green space perfect for leisurely walks and picnics near the city center.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus companies Itabus and FlixBus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Florence to Milan depends on the bus providers:

Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Florence to Milan, follow these tips:

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Florence to Milan.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Florence to Milan:

Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Florence to Milan:

Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Florence to Milan. The following conditions apply:

Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Florence to Milan with the following bus companies: Itabus and FlixBus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Florence to Milan with the following bus providers: Itabus and FlixBus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Florence to Milan with the following bus providers: Itabus and FlixBus.

Popular bus stations from Florence to Milan

Florence

Milan

The major bus station for departures in Florence is Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo for your trip from Florence to Milan.

Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo Wifi

Amenities at bus station

Wifi

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Ticket Office

Address

Piazzale Montelungo, Florence, Italy

Ticket Office Hours

06:00-21:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Car connection

Via Valfonda

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi

Taxis

Available near the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps

Available in the station.

Public transit options for Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo

Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella

Florence, Villa Costanza (Tram T1)

Florence, Guidoni Tram T2

The major bus station for arrivals in Milan is Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano for your trip to Milan from Florence.

Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano Wifi