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Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the elegant Brera district.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
9 h 39 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
440 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Heidelberg to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Milan will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 5 buses that leave Heidelberg for Milan on Tue, May 26, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 440 km distance in an average of 9 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 11 h 20 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $137 Average price | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 4m Average total duration 14h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Milan:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Milan costing on average $137 (€110).
A bus is $121 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Milan costing on average $179 (€145).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 14h 34m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $186 (€151) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $129 (€104). The journey takes 14h 34m versus 7h 1m 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 FlixBus.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:59PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 9h51 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Milan buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:00 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 9h15 | 7:15 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 9h50 | 10:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 11h20 | 4:50 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 6:59 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 9h51 | 4:50 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 9h00 | 7:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 8h50 | 11:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Heidelberg to Milan run on average 5 times per day, taking around 14h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 273 miles (440 km) distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 273 miles (440 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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