- 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
$44
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
10 h 57 m
Average duration
14 h 12 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Interlaken to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Interlaken to Milan will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
It's difficult to get from Interlaken to Milan without transferring at least once.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Milan:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Interlaken to Milan costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (3h 37m by bus vs 3h 49m by car) and save roughly $66 (€54) compared to fuel and tolls ($51 (€42) vs $117 (€96)). 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 BlaBlaCar.
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 Shuttler | Departure Time 11:33AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h57 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator PostAuto Schweiz AG | Departure Time 05:09PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 19h11 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Shuttler | Departure Time 05:18PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 12h27 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator PostAuto Schweiz AG | Departure Time 08:36PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 15h44 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Shuttler | Departure Time 08:43PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Interlaken to Milan buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:36 PM Interlaken | 15h44 | 12:20 PM Milan | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:43 PM Interlaken | 9h02 | 5:45 AM Milan | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
![]() | 11:33 AM Interlaken | 10h57 | 10:30 PM Milan | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Interlaken to Milan run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $37 (€31) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:46. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 9h 2m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 2m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:46 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 4 days |
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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.
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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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