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Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 12 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Friedrichshafen to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Friedrichshafen to Milan will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 5 buses that leave Friedrichshafen for Milan on Tue, Jun 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 245 km distance in an average of 9 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 10 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 Friedrichshafen to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Milan:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Milan costing on average $109 (€88).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
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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 RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
The table below shows live departures for Friedrichshafen to Milan buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:50 AM Friedrichshafen | 8h55 | 8:45 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Friedrichshafen | 7h45 | 12:15 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM Friedrichshafen | 10h20 | 4:30 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Friedrichshafen | 10h20 | 5:30 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Friedrichshafen to Milan run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 152 miles (245 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 152 miles (245 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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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