- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Crotone
The city’s main archaeological museum, known for finds from ancient Kroton and the wider Calabrian coast. A strong first stop for understanding Crotone’s Greek heritage.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
15 h 35 m
Average duration
16 h 7 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
963 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Crotone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Crotone will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 14 buses that leave Milan for Crotone on Tue, May 26, 8 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 963 km distance in an average of 16 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 35 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 16 h 40 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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110Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Crotone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 598 miles (963 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price | $132 Average price | $321 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 21m Average total duration 15h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 45m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Milan to Crotone:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Crotone costing on average $132 (€106).
A bus is $130 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Crotone costing on average $180 (€145).
Other travel options to Crotone take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 15m.
Bus takes on average 15h 51m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€40) compared to roughly $321 (€259) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $271 (€218). The journey takes 15h 51m versus 11h 55m 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 Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Busitalia, Infobus.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Crotone buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. 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 | 5:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h55 | 12:10 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 23h15 | 9:35 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h30 | 7:55 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 1 transfer | |
110 | 3:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h20 | 8:30 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h05 | 9:35 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
110 | 3:50 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 16h40 | 8:30 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 17h05 | 9:35 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h25 | 10:10 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 15h40 | 10:10 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
053 | 8:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h15 | 12:40 PM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
053 | 9:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 15h35 | 12:40 PM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 21h40 | 8:10 PM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 1 transfer | |
3897 · 1401 | 10:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h55 | 6:25 PM Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 21h00 | 8:10 PM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Milan to Crotone run on average 25 times per day, taking around 15h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 598 miles (963 km) distance in 15h 35m.
Distance 598 miles (963 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 15h 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Crotone — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Crotone trip today.
The city’s main archaeological museum, known for finds from ancient Kroton and the wider Calabrian coast. A strong first stop for understanding Crotone’s Greek heritage.
A modern cultural space dedicated to Pythagoras, combining exhibitions, educational displays, and gardens. It is one of Crotone’s more distinctive local-interest museums.
A small but important archaeological museum near the sanctuary area of Capo Colonna, displaying material tied to the ancient Hera Lacinia complex.
The seafront promenade is one of the city’s most pleasant walking areas, popular for sunset views, sea breezes, and everyday local life.
The old town mixes narrow streets, churches, small squares, and views toward the castle. It is the best area for exploring the city on foot.
The main square of Crotone and a natural reference point in the city center. It is useful both as a meeting point and as part of a heritage walk.
A spicy spread made with tiny fish fry, Calabrian chili, and fennel seeds. It is one of Crotone’s best-known traditional specialties and is often served on bread.
A local preserve of very small fish, salt, and hot chili pepper, closely tied to the Ionian coast around Crotone. It is prized for its intense, briny flavor.
A simple pasta and chickpea dish common in Calabrian home cooking. In Crotone it reflects the area’s rustic cucina povera traditions.
Well-known seafood restaurant in Crotone, appreciated for fresh fish dishes and a refined but relaxed atmosphere near the waterfront.
Casual and reliable spot popular for pizza, seafood, and southern Italian dishes. Good option for a relaxed meal with local flavors.
Established local restaurant known for seafood and Calabrian classics, with a traditional setting suited to a leisurely lunch or dinner.
Generally moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are affordable, while hotels and seafront dining cost more in peak summer.
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% for excellent restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Crotone 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 Crotone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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