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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Barcelona to Milan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 451 miles (726 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price | $103 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 50m Average total duration 12h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 28m Average total duration 23h 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Barcelona to Milan:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Milan costing on average $95 (€76).
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Barcelona to Milan costing on average $103 (€83).
A bus is $119 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Milan costing on average $182 (€147).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
Ferry takes on average 23h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Milan
How to get from Barcelona to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 45919:10 PM13h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 45919:10 PM13h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY63322:15 PM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport4:00 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$4721One-way0 transfers
Other options
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92878:14 AM13h53Barcelona Sants10:07 PMMilan Centrale$2921One-way1 transfer
47324:00 PM14h55Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$681One-way0 transfers- 47349:35 AM14h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:10 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$991One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 PM13h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:10 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$1011One-way0 transfers
EW7521+
EW782410:20 AM9h30Barcelona El Prat Airport7:50 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2421One-way1 transfer
KL1520 · KL16137:45 PM14h20Barcelona El Prat Airport10:05 AMMilan Linate Airport$2771One-way1 transfer
LX1951 · LX16126:00 AM3h50Barcelona El Prat Airport9:50 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$2791One-way1 transfer
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Travel from Barcelona to Milan: Journey Details
If you are making the journey from Barcelona to Milan, you can choose between flights, trains and buses, depending on your schedule and budget. The fastest route is definitely flying, which takes 1 hour 30 minutes, followed by trains and then buses. However, the overnight bus might suit some travel schedules, and the need for 2 or 3 changes when traveling by train may put some people off.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Milan:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Milan costing on average $95 (€76).
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Barcelona to Milan costing on average $103 (€83).
A bus is $119 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Milan costing on average $182 (€147).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
Ferry takes on average 23h 28m.
- Around 101 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Barcelona and arrive in Port of Genoa.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet, GetJet Airlines, Wizz Air, Airhub Airlines, ITA, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Air Serbia to go to Milan by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Trenitalia, Renfe Viajeros, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with Gnv to go to Milan by ferry.
- Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Infobus to go to Milan by bus.
- 17 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet, GetJet Airlines, Wizz Air, Airhub Airlines.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Gnv.
- 5 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Infobus.
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