- 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
$80
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
348 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Munich to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Milan will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 15 buses that leave Munich for Milan on Sun, Aug 02, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 02 the direct buses cover the 348 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
On Sun, Aug 02 the slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Munich to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $270 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg 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 Munich to Milan:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Milan costing on average $124.
A bus is $211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Milan costing on average $270.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (6h 9m by bus vs 6h 11m by car) and save roughly $31 compared to fuel and tolls ($58 vs $89). 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Alsa.
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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Milan buses for tomorrow, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:50 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 7h20 | 9:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h15 | 11:55 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 7h55 | 12:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h00 | 3:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 6h45 | 2:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h10 | 5:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 7h45 | 5:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 11h10 | 8:55 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 8h20 | 8:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 16h45 | 7:30 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 7h25 | 11:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 6h35 | 2:50 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 11h00 | 10:15 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
4733 | 11:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 7h30 | 7:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 6h40 | 6:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Munich to Milan run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 216 miles (348 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 216 miles (348 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 35m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
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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.
Official public transport app
Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) -> Milano Centrale, Milan
At least one daily connection between the ZOB and Lampugnano bus stations is guaranteed along the Munich-Milan route. Usually the first available ride is around 04:45 in the morning, while the last evening departure is scheduled around 23:00. For those who opt for a night trip, Flixbus provides a bus that leaves Munich around 00:30 and in less than 10 hours reaches the bus station of Lampugnano.
The bus route from Munich to Milan is made by the bus lines Eurolines, RegioJet and Flixbus. The last one is the most active on the route and plans the largest number of journeys; Eurolines makes quick and cheap direct journeys; on board RegioJet vehicles the staff speaks English.
On average, the duration of a bus journey Munich-Milan is around 8 hours. The fastest buses can take up to 7 hours and 15 minutes to reach their destination, but those who decide to travel by night with Flixbus make an intermediate stop at the Porta Nuova Station in Verona, and the journey takes around 9 hours and 50 minutes.
On average every day from Munich at least 5 buses leave for Milan, for a total of about 40 connections per week. There will be peaks of 8 trips on Thursday and only one night trip on Friday, operated by Eurolines, which reaches the bus station of Lampugnano around 06:45.
Milan Bus Station:The ZOB bus station in Munich is about 3 km from the city center. It can be reached by train in just 5 minutes, or by tram line 17. It has a cafeteria, newsagent, fast food restaurant and a shopping centre in the immediate vicinity.
Milan bus station: from the bus stop in Lampugnano you can take the subway, using the red line M1, both towards the city centre and towards the exhibition centre. Entirely video-surveyed, it has a waiting room, a bar and a free Wi-Fi connection.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Munich to Milan buses use the München, ZOB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Milano, Aeroporto di Milano Linate. Use this guide to compare Munich and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
München, ZOB is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria München ZOB (in the station), Bavarian Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at München, ZOB.
Available at München, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at München, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
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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