- 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 on Sep 20
$8
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$9
Fastest journey on Sep 20
40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
48 m
Buses on Sep 20
4
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tortona to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tortona to Milan will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 4 buses from Tortona to Milan, including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 1 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tortona to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:32AM | Arrival Time 09:36AM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Tortona to Milan buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:50 AM Tortona | 0h30 | 7:20 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Tortona | 1h30 | 8:40 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Tortona | 0h30 | 9:00 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Tortona | 0h30 | 1:30 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 PM Tortona | 0h40 | 9:00 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect |
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Take a bus from Tortona to Milan and enjoy the approximately 42 miles (68 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 05:54, the last at 22:33.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
First bus 5:54 AM |
Last bus 10:33 PM |
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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.
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