- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the elegant Brera district.
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
17 h 6 m
Average duration
17 h 6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
769 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Milan will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hanover for Milan on Sun, May 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 769 km distance in an average of 17 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 h 6 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 17 h 6 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 477 miles (769 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price | $276 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 13m Average total duration 15h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg 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 Hanover to Milan:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Milan costing on average $120 (€97).
A bus is $83 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Milan costing on average $162 (€131).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 11m.
Bus takes on average 15h 43m.
The journey is about 14m faster (10h 11m by train vs 10h 25m by car) and roughly $156 (€126) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($120 (€97) vs $276 (€223)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Hanover to Milan run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 477 miles (769 km) distance in 17h 5m.
Distance 477 miles (769 km) |
Average train duration 10h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 17h 5m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 77 days |
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Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated.
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