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The cheapest and fastest buses from Pavia to Milan
Showing times and prices for Jun 04
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
22 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
31 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pavia to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pavia to Milan will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Pavia for Milan on Thu, Jun 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 31 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 30 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.
7:30 PM0h20Pavia7:50 PMMilan$21One-way0 transfers- 10:30 PM0h20Pavia10:50 PMMilan$21One-way0 transfers
- 1:20 AM0h10Pavia1:30 AMMilan$21One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM0h30Pavia8:30 AMMilan$41One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM0h30Pavia11:30 AMMilan$41One-way0 transfers
- 1:20 AM0h10Pavia1:30 AMMilan$21One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM0h20Pavia7:50 PMMilan$21One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 PM0h20Pavia10:50 PMMilan$21One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM0h30Pavia8:30 AMMilan$41One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM0h30Pavia11:30 AMMilan$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Pavia to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pavia to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$6 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Pavia to Milan is a train with an average price of $6 (€4).
This is compared to other travel options from Pavia to Milan:
A train is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pavia to Milan costing on average $6 (€5).
The fastest way to travel from Pavia to Milan is by train with an average journey time of 34m.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Pavia and Milan including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Pavia to Milan among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 1h 5m versus 57m 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 BlaBlaCar.
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.
Pavia to Milan Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Live departures
Pavia to Milan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Pavia to Milan buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 8:40 PM Pavia | 0h30 | 9:10 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:50 PM Pavia | 0h20 | 9:10 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
| 1:20 AM Pavia | 0h10 | 1:30 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 AM Pavia | 0h30 | 8:30 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Pavia to Milan
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Buses from Pavia to Milan run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 19 miles (31 km) distance in 40m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $5 (€4)
Distance 19 miles (31 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 77 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $5 (€4)
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Pavia to MilanYou can travel by bus between Pavia to Milan with BlaBlaCar for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
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BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day
Complete guide to Milan
Things to do in Milan
Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
- Recommended
Museo del Novecento
A major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist holdings and striking city views.
- Recommended
MUDEC - Museo delle Culture
A contemporary museum focused on world cultures and major temporary exhibitions, popular for its modern architecture and changing shows.
- Must visit
Navigli
Milan’s canal district, best known for waterside walks, photogenic bridges, and lively atmosphere day and night.
- Must visit
Brera
A charming historic neighborhood of narrow streets, galleries, boutiques, and classic Milan character, ideal for wandering.
- Must visit
Piazza del Duomo
Milan’s main square and the symbolic heart of the city, surrounded by major landmarks and constant urban energy.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Risotto Alla Milanese
Creamy saffron risotto, one of Milan's signature dishes, prized for its rich flavor and golden color.
- Gluten-free
Ossobuco Alla Milanese
Braised veal shank cooked slowly until tender, traditionally served with gremolata and often paired with risotto.
Cotoletta Alla Milanese
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter, a classic Milanese specialty and one of the city's most famous dishes.
Joia
Celebrated fine dining restaurant offering creative haute cuisine with an elegant, Michelin-starred reputation.
Luini
Famous central bakery known for panzerotti, a beloved casual stop near the Duomo with constant local appeal.
Ratanà
Modern Milanese restaurant known for refined Lombard classics in a stylish contemporary setting.
Euro
Milan is pricier than most Italian cities, especially for hotels, central dining, and aperitivo areas.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 8-15 for pizza, panini, or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- EUR 25-45 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- EUR 90+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- EUR 1.20-2.50 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- EUR 2.20
- Day pass
- EUR 7.60
To the city center
Milan Linate Airport, Milan -> Milano Centrale, Milan
- Distance
- 7 km
- Travel time
- 25 min
- You can use contactless card payment directly on Milan metro gates and on many buses and trams through ATM's tap-in system.
- Validate paper tickets before boarding and keep them until the end of the journey, as inspections are frequent.
FAQs: Bus from Pavia to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pavia 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Pavia to Milan can start from as little as $5 (€4) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Pavia to Milan is $6 (€5) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Pavia to Milan is 40m to travel the 19 miles (31 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Pavia to Milan leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Pavia to Milan leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Pavia to Milan with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Pavia to Milan, you can count on BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Milan. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Pavia and Milan and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Milan from Pavia is worth doing with a journey time of 40m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Pavia to Milan is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Pavia and Milan including taking a train and bus.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Pavia to Milan.
No, the bus from Pavia to Milan has no accessibility options.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Milan are:
- Duomo di Milano, an iconic Gothic cathedral known for its intricate facade and panoramic rooftop views
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a historic shopping arcade featuring luxury brands and elegant architecture
- Castello Sforzesco, a Renaissance fortress housing museums and art collections
- Santa Maria delle Grazie, a church famous for housing Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper
- Teatro alla Scala, a world-renowned opera house celebrated for its exceptional acoustics and performances.
The best things to do in Milan include:
- Visit the Duomo di Milano, an iconic Gothic cathedral with stunning architecture and panoramic rooftop views
- Explore The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci's renowned mural located in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie
- Stroll through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a historic shopping arcade with luxury boutiques and elegant cafes
- Discover Sforza Castle, a grand fortress housing several museums and art collections
- Relax in Sempione Park, a large green space perfect for leisurely walks and picnics near the city center.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Pavia to Milan.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Pavia to Milan.
No, luggage for the bus from Pavia to Milan needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Pavia to Milan.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Pavia to Milan.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Pavia to Milan.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Pavia to Milan.
Since both Pavia and Milan are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Pavia to Milan among Omio's users.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Milan, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like public transportation, popular tourist sites, and busy shopping streets such as Corso Buenos Aires. Common scams include distraction techniques used by groups to steal wallets or phones, and fake charity collectors near landmarks. It's advisable to avoid unlicensed taxi services and to confirm fares beforehand. Staying alert and securing valuables can help ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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