- 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
€11
Average price
€32
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Buses per day
42
Distance
249 km
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 €11.
Of the 42 buses that leave Florence for Milan on Mon, Aug 24, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 249 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 3 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 €8, and a flight costs an average of €151.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price | €272 Average price | €73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Milan:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Milan costing on average €30.
A bus is €257 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Milan costing on average €272.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €58. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 3h 34m 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 Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus.
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 12:05AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €16 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Milan buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2418 | 4:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h10 | 8:10 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 7:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h00 | 8:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 10:25 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h35 | 11:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h45 | 12:00 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h45 | 1:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 8h00 | 3:30 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 11:30 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h50 | 1:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h25 | 12:45 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h05 | 1:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h15 | 2:35 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h00 | 3:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
3492 | 10:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h25 | 2:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h00 | 4:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h15 | 5:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h00 | 6:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h30 | 7:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
94742 | 2:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h25 | 6:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h10 | 6:30 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h55 | 7:15 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2402 | 2:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h55 | 6:50 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h35 | 8:00 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h30 | 9:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
3804 | 4:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h05 | 9:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
3804 | 4:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h20 | 8:40 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 8:55 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h45 | 10:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h10 | 10:20 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h50 | 11:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 11:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 11:00 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h05 | 1:05 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h20 | 4:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h55 | 4:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
3888 | 1:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h15 | 5:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h25 | 5:15 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h05 | 5:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2494 | 2:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h50 | 6:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h40 | 6:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
054 | 2:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h10 | 6:25 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
054 | 2:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h45 | 7:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
3506 | 2:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h15 | 8:50 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h15 | 6:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Florence to Milan run on average 46 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 36 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 154 miles (249 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 154 miles (249 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 46 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
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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Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) -> Milano Centrale, 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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Average prices for buses from Florence to Milan when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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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.
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:
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.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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 Florence to Milan buses use the Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato). Use this guide to compare Florence and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).
Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.
Available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Elevators, ramps.
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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