- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Genoa to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Milan will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 10 buses that leave Genoa for Milan on Tue, Jun 16, 10 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 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Milan:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Milan costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (2h 5m by bus vs 2h 19m by car) and save roughly $32 (€26) compared to fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $44 (€35)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
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 BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h00 | 1:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h05 | 3:30 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h45 | 3:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h55 | 4:45 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h15 | 6:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
4705 | 6:10 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h10 | 8:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h05 | 9:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h05 | 11:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
4732 | 5:00 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h55 | 6:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h55 | 7:55 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h15 | 10:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h00 | 11:55 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1h45 | 11:40 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Genoa to Milan run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (119 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 73 miles (119 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Museum entry for Leonardo’s The Last Supper, one of the world’s most famous artworks and a priority booking site in Milan.
Major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist collections and rooftop views.
Milan’s canal district, known for waterside walks, lively atmosphere, and highly photogenic bridges and reflections.
Charming central neighborhood with elegant streets, galleries, boutiques, and a classic Milanese artistic atmosphere.
Milan’s main square and the city’s most important urban landmark, ideal for first-time visitors and classic views.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, rich with butter and cheese, prized for its golden color and elegant flavor.
A traditional breaded veal cutlet, fried until crisp. It is one of the city’s most iconic and historic main dishes.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto alla Milanese. It is a classic Lombard comfort dish with deep, slow-cooked flavor.
Iconic casual spot famous for panzerotti, beloved by locals and visitors for quick, affordable bites near the Duomo.
Well-known modern Milanese restaurant celebrated for refined local dishes such as mondeghili and risotto in a stylish setting.
Historic traditional trattoria serving classic Milanese and Lombard dishes in an old-world, elegant atmosphere.
Prices are high by Italian standards, especially for hotels and central dining, but budget cafés and aperitivo deals help control daily costs.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included or a coperto charged. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
Official public transport app
Milano Linate Airport, Milan -> Milano Centrale, Milan
The Genoa-Milan buses are numerous all year round and follow one another at the rate of one departure every 2-3 hours. We highlight from 11 to 12 travel opportunities a day, starting with the race at 05:30, ending with that of 23:20, made by the buses of Flixbus. The duration of the trip is on average 2 hours.
The buses are owned by the bus companies Flixbus, Buscenter and Baltour. The most used Genoese terminals are in via Fanti d'Italia (Principe bus station) and in Piazza della Vittoria. In Milan, the bus terminals are concentrated mainly in Lampugnano and San Donato. The terminus of Buscenter is Milano Romolo.
To get to your destination without intermediate stops, the Genoa-Milan buses generally take from a minimum of 1 hour and 50 minutes to a maximum of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The speed record in the connection is up to Flixbus, with buses departing from the terminal in Via Fanti d'Italia and arriving in Milan San Donato. Buscenter takes from 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes, Baltour from 2 hours and 10 to 2 hours and 25 minutes about.
With an average of about 11 buses per day and 80 per week, the 3 bus lines guarantee a satisfactory service even on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Flixbus fleet makes at least 9 journeys a day, while Baltour and Buscenter usually organise one journey a day.
Principe bus station: the terminal in via Fanti d'Italia is located near Piazza Principe station, while the bus station in Piazza della Vittoria is near Genova Brignole. The centre can be reached by metro or on foot, respectively. From Genova Voltri to Genova Brignole station you can get there by bus.
Autostazione di Lampugnano: the bus terminal is connected to the center of Milan by the red line 1 of the metro. For transfers from the bus stations of Milan Romolo and San Donato to the city center you can choose, respectively, the green line 2 and the yellow line 3 of the subway.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa 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.

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