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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Milan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €207.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a flight costs an average of €19.
Distance: 425 miles (685 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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€67 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €238 Average price | €195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 46m Average total duration 19h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
€436 Average price | €90 Average price Cheapest | €191 Average price | €195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 44m Average total duration 17h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline | Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Milan:
A flight is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Essen to Milan costing on average €74.
A flight is €170 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Milan costing on average €238.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 52m.
Bus takes on average 19h 16m.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Milan:
A bus is €102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Milan costing on average €191.
A bus is €347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Milan costing on average €436.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 48m.
Bus takes on average 17h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Milan
How to get from Essen to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50429 · 47409:55 AM23h35Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)9:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€801One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50429 · 47409:55 AM23h35Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)9:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U239449:00 PM1h30Dusseldorf Airport10:30 PMMilan Malpensa Airport€901One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain6:03 PM17h12Essen Hbf11:15 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€851One-way2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 AM17h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)10:00 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€851One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain8:50 PM20h00Essen Hbf4:50 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€861One-way2 transfers
- FR 553212:00 PM1h30Cologne Bonn Airport1:30 PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport€941One-way0 transfers
- FR 4856:20 PM1h35Dusseldorf Weeze Airport7:55 PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport€951One-way0 transfers
- U239428:50 AM1h30Dusseldorf Airport10:20 AMMilan Malpensa Airport€1011One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Milan:
A flight is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Essen to Milan costing on average €74.
A flight is €170 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Milan costing on average €238.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 52m.
Bus takes on average 19h 16m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Eurowings, easyJet, Ryanair, ITA, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Milan by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Eurowings, easyJet, Ryanair, ITA, Air Baltic.
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