- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 47 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
478 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Milan Centrale will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 15 buses that leave Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport for Milan Centrale on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 478 km distance in an average of 10 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 11 h 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 train as it is the most popular option from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Milan Centrale 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 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $136 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Milan Centrale:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Milan Centrale costing on average $65 (€54).
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Milan Centrale costing on average $136 (€111).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 8h 19m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $176 (€144) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $140 (€114). The journey takes 8h 19m versus 5h 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
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 01:05AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 10h54 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Milan Centrale buses for today, Saturday, June 20. 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 | 6:00 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 11h15 | 5:15 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 11h55 | 5:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 11h20 | 5:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 11h55 | 6:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
1101 · 3506 | 9:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 11h20 | 8:50 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 10h30 | 9:00 AM Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 13h55 | 12:25 PM Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 11h00 | 9:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 13h30 | 12:00 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 10h35 | 11:40 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 12h30 | 1:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 10h55 | 8:55 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 11h25 | 9:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 13h00 | 11:00 PM Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 10h54 | 11:59 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Milan Centrale run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 297 miles (478 km) distance in 10h 10m.
Distance 297 miles (478 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Milano Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milano Centrale trip today.
One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Italy’s largest science museum, featuring Leonardo-inspired displays, transport collections, and interactive exhibits in a former monastery.
A major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, especially noted for Futurist works and its central location.
Milan’s central square and the city’s main gathering point, ideal for first-time visitors and iconic city views.
A charming historic district known for elegant streets, art atmosphere, boutiques, and a classic Milanese walking experience.
Milan’s canal district, very popular for waterside walks, photos, and lively urban atmosphere, especially in the evening.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, rich with butter and cheese, celebrated for its golden color and elegant, comforting flavor.
A classic Milanese breaded veal cutlet, traditionally cooked in butter and prized as one of the city’s most iconic dishes.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto alla Milanese, valued for its tender meat and rich marrow-filled sauce.
Long-standing fine dining destination and one of Milan’s best-known vegetarian restaurants, refined and creative in style.
Well-known Milanese restaurant with a modern approach to Lombard classics such as risotto and mondeghili in a stylish setting.
Historic traditional trattoria known for classic Milanese dishes, old-world atmosphere, and a strong local reputation.
Prices are above the Italian average, especially near the station. Casual meals are manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Milano Centrale, Via Giovanni Battista Sammartini, Milan -> Duomo di Milano, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Milan Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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