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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.










Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
6h 35m
Average duration
9h 4m
Buses per day
10
Distance
347 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich Hbf to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$123 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich Hbf to Milan:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich Hbf to Milan costing on average $123 (€101).
A bus is $154 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich Hbf to Milan costing on average $204 (€168).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
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Direct services run with Trenitalia.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Munich Hbf to Milan run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $123 (€101) but you can travel from only $32 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 09:33, the last at 15:32. The fastest train covers the 216 miles (348 km) distance in 6h 52m.
Distance 216 miles (348 km) |
Average train duration 9h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $123 (€101) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 52m |
First train 9:33 AM |
Last train 3:32 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
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.
Official public transport app
Milan Centrale -> Piazza del Duomo
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