Florence to Milan bus
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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.
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Bus times from Florence to Milan
Fastest Journey
3 h
Average
3 h 25 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
249 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Florence for Milan every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Florence to Milan
 | Distance | 154 miles (249 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 3 h 50 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $17 (€15) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | Autolinee Federico, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus or Trenitalia |
Buses from Florence to Milan cover the 154 miles (249 km) long route taking on average 3 h 50 min with our travel partners like Autolinee Federico, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus or Trenitalia. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $17 (€15), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $10 (€9). Travelers depart most frequently from Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 and arrive in Milan, Cadorna M1 M2 S R.
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee from Florence to Milan
Find the best buses between Florence and Milan with Omio's travel partners BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee from $10 (€9). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best 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.
- Cheapest Price: $10
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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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
When departing from Florence, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Florence, Guidoni Tram T2, Florence, Villa Costanza Tram T1 and Florence, Viale Filippo Strozzi. When arriving in Milan, you can end your journey in bus stations like Milan, Cadorna M1 M2 S R, Milan, Stazione Garibaldi and Novegro-Tregarezzo, Aeroporto di Milano Linate.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Florence, Guidoni Tram T2, which is located around 6.3 miles (10.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Milan, Cadorna M1 M2 S R, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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