- Must visit
Musei di Palazzo Buonaccorsi
Macerata’s leading museum complex in an elegant palace, with art collections, period rooms, and the notable carriage museum. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$38
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$63
Fastest journey on Sep 19
9 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
10 h 4 m
Buses on Sep 19
6
Distance
415 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Macerata is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Macerata will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Macerata without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Macerata among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $400.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$78 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $400 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Macerata:
A train is $37 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Macerata costing on average $78.
A train is $359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Macerata costing on average $400.
Other travel options to Macerata take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
Bus takes on average 10h 6m.
Tickets start at around $78 compared to roughly $148 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70. The journey takes 10h 6m versus 5h 2m 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.
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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 9h44 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 04:44PM | Duration 10h29 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:44PM | Duration 9h44 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 05:44PM | Duration 10h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:44PM | Duration 9h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:19AM | Duration 9h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:19AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 07:19AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:19AM | Duration 9h49 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $69 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Macerata buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:30 PM Milan | 9h49 | 6:19 AM Macerata | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 PM Milan | 9h09 | 6:19 AM Macerata | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM Milan | 9h09 | 7:19 AM Macerata | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 PM Milan | 12h25 | 11:35 AM Macerata | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 12h25 | 1:35 PM Piediripa, Via Donato Bramante | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 11h10 | 1:35 PM Piediripa, Via Donato Bramante | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 10h29 | 5:44 PM Piediripa, Via Donato Bramante | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 9h44 | 5:44 PM Piediripa, Via Donato Bramante | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Milan to Macerata run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 but you can travel from only $5 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 257 miles (415 km) distance in 7h 29m.
Distance 257 miles (415 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 29m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Macerata — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Macerata trip today.
Macerata’s leading museum complex in an elegant palace, with art collections, period rooms, and the notable carriage museum. Essential for first-time visitors.
Specialized museum of historic coaches and ceremonial vehicles inside Palazzo Buonaccorsi. Distinctive and memorable, especially for families and design lovers.
Collection of modern and contemporary Italian art within the civic museums. Worth visiting for a compact survey in a refined historic setting.
Macerata’s main square, framed by major civic buildings and a theater. The best place to feel the city’s rhythm and start exploring the historic center.
Historic center district of lanes, brick buildings, and viewpoints. The area itself is worth exploring slowly for architecture, churches, and everyday scenes.
Panoramic gardens beside the Sferisterio with sweeping views over the countryside. A favorite local pause for sunsets, photos, and a relaxed walk.
Rustic hand-cut egg pasta traditionally served with duck ragù. It is a beloved Marche Sunday dish tied to farm cooking and family gatherings.
Thin flatbread from the Marche, cooked on a griddle and often filled with wild herbs, greens, or cured meats. A classic local street and home food.
Whole rabbit roasted with fennel, garlic, and herbs. It is traditional inland Marche fare, valued for simple seasoning and rural cooking roots.
Refined dining in the Macerata countryside with creative Marche cuisine, polished service, and an elegant villa setting.
Traditional Marche restaurant known for hearty local dishes, seasonal ingredients, and a warm, classic atmosphere near the historic center.
Casual and popular spot for regional specialties, grilled meats, and local wines in a relaxed, dependable setting.
Moderate for Italy: lodging and dining are usually cheaper than Rome or Florence, while local buses and coffee remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
Via Gino Valentini (Piazza Pizzarello) -> Piazza della Libertà, Macerata
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Macerata 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 Macerata, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Macerata buses use the Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Piediripa, Via Donato Bramante station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Macerata bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
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