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Compare train, bus, and flight for Darmstadt to Milan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a train costs an average of $278.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$70 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $278 Average price | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Darmstadt to Milan:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Milan costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $208 (€168) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Milan costing on average $278 (€225).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 44m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€57) compared to roughly $198 (€160) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $128 (€104). The journey takes 10h 40m versus 7h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Darmstadt to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darmstadt to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:21 PM14h29Darmstadt3:50 AMMilan$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:21 PM14h29Darmstadt3:50 AMMilan$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:55 PM13h10Darmstadt4:05 AMMilan$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:20 AM14h55Darmstadt1:15 AMMilan$711One-way0 transfers
3:21 PM14h49Darmstadt6:10 AMMilan$751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Milan:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Milan costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $208 (€168) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Milan costing on average $278 (€225).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 44m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
- Around 88 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darmstadt and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Darmstadt Hbf and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Darmstadt, Lise-Meitner-Str. / Europaplatz and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Ryanair to go to Milan by flight.
- 29 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Lufthansa, Eurowings.
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