How to travel from Barcelona to Milan

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Travel Information from Barcelona to Milan

distanceDistance450 miles (725 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$45 - $46
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $45 (€39) • 1 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $45 (€39) • 1 h 30 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Academy, Vueling Airlines or Renfe AVE INT

Travel 450 miles (725 km) by train, bus or flight between Barcelona and Milan. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, Academy, Vueling Airlines or Renfe AVE INT among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry, flight or train from Barcelona to Milan.

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from Barcelona to Milan

How to get from Barcelona to Milan by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Milan is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

GetJet Airlines
12:30PM1h45
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
02:15PMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$931One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Union Ivkoni International
11:00PM18h00
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
05:00PMMilan
$611One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Vueling
03:40PM1h40
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
05:20PMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$931One-way
0 transfers
Other options
BlaBlaCar Bus
04:00PM14h55
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
06:55AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:30PM17h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
05:20PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$1501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
11:00PM18h20
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
05:20PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$1541One-way
1 transfer
Vueling
08:35PM1h40
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
10:15PMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$1001One-way
0 transfers
Wizz Air Malta
08:45AM1h45
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
10:30AMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$1191One-way
0 transfers
easyJet
06:45PM1h45
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:30PMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$1101One-way
0 transfers

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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.

Trips from Milan to Barcelona are also available.

How to get from Barcelona to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Barcelona to Milan, 95,47% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Barcelona to Milan, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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Buses from Barcelona to Milan

Buses from Barcelona to Milan are a good option for budget travelers who don't mind sleeping on the bus. Every day, the Italian firm Baltour runs a single service from Barcelona, leaving the Catalan capital at 5:00 p.m. and getting to Milan at 11:00 a.m. the next day. Alsa also offer numerous buses per day. Buses leave from just outside Sants station.

Flights from Barcelona to Milan

Flights from Barcelona to Milan are the most popular and fastest way to travel between the two cities, and plenty of airlines operate on the route - including Ryanair, Vueling, British Airways and Iberia. A direct flight takes 1 hour 30 minutes, and there are at least 9 every day. The first flight takes off from El Prat airport at 6:20 a.m., while the last plane of the day leaves at 9:50 p.m.

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Barcelona to Milan

Air Europa, FlixBus and Alsa will get you to Milan from Barcelona at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Air Europa is Spain's 3rd most popular airline with flights around Europe and the rest of the world and a choice between Economy or Business fares for your travel from Barcelona to Milan.

        FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Milan

        FAQs: Travel to Milan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Milan.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options from Barcelona to Milan. You can take a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Milan is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $45 (€39) compared to other travel options to Milan:

        Taking a flight costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $46 (€40).

        A flight is () less than a ferry with an average ticket price of () from Barcelona to Milan.

        Taking a flight costs $332 (€288) less than taking a train, which costs on average $377 (€327) for the same trip.

        The fastest way to get to Milan from Barcelona is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 30 min.

        Other travel options to Milan take longer:

        Taking a bus requires on average 13 h 20 min of travel time.

        Getting to Milan by train takes 13 h 42 min on average.

        The Barcelona to Milan distance is around 450 miles (725 km).

        The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Milan is:

        • Around 2 buses per day.
        • 1 train a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Milan from Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Milan:

        • Buses most often depart from Barcelona at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arrive in Milan at Milano, Milan Linate Airport.
        • Flights from Barcelona to Milan most often leave from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Barcelona to Milan:

        • You can travel by bus to Milan from Barcelona with BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, FlixBus, Alsa, Eurolines Switzerland, Movelia or Infobus, and you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Barcelona to Milan tickets for $46 (€40) on Omio.
        • You can go to Milan from Barcelona by plane with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, Malta Air, Iberia, Alitalia, Air France, Air Europa, Eurowings, Lufthansa, getjet_airlines, KLM, SWISS, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Alitalia (2), Brussels Airlines, TUIfly, Air Serbia or airmax. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $45 (€39) with Vueling Airlines from Barcelona to Milan on Omio.
        • You can go to Milan from Barcelona by train with Renfe AVE INT, Renfe-SNCF or TGV INOUI. You'll see cheap train tickets for $377 (€327) with TGV INOUI from Barcelona to Milan on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Milan with the following travel companies:

        • You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Milan with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Alsa.

        Direct services to Milan tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

        Many of our customers traveling from Barcelona to Milan don't make Milan their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Milan are Paris, Rome, Venice, Florence or Como, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Milan to any of these top destinations today!
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