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Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
5
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 $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 5 buses that leave Tortona for Milan on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m 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 |
![]() 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Tortona to Milan:
A train is $0.70 (€0.57) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tortona to Milan costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 5m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (48m by bus vs 1h 8m by car) and save roughly $11 (€9) compared to fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $22 (€18)). 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 BlaBlaCar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:32AM | Arrival Time 09:36AM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:03PM | Arrival Time 08:51PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Tortona to Milan buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 AM Tortona | 2h00 | 9:00 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Tortona | 0h30 | 10:00 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Tortona | 1h50 | 2:30 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tortona to Milan run on average 13 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:54, the last at 22:33. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average bus duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 48m |
First bus 5:54 AM |
Last bus 10:33 PM |
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