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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
$300
Average price
$375
Fastest journey
1 d 25 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 33 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
959 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Milan will cost around $375 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $300.
It's difficult to get from London to Milan without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $259.
Distance: 595 miles (959 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$159 Average price | $139 Average price Cheapest | $302 Average price | $286 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 22m Average total duration 22h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Milan:
A flight is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Milan costing on average $159 (€129).
A flight is $163 (€132) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Milan costing on average $302 (€244).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 0m.
Bus takes on average 22h 52m.
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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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $362 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 32h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $337 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $337 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 35h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $290 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 30h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $254 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 35h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 28h26 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $236 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Milan buses for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 24h25 | 9:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 28h26 | 5:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 33h00 | 10:30 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 32h45 | 10:15 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 30h35 | 8:05 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 32h45 | 4:45 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 36h55 | 8:55 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 24h35 | 9:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 30h20 | 4:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London to Milan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 22h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 595 miles (959 km) distance in 23h 25m.
Distance 595 miles (959 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 23h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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