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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 bus with prices starting from €46. 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 bus costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €146.
Distance: 425 miles (685 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
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€79 Average price | €166 Average price | €73 Average price Cheapest |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 50m Average total duration 19h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Essen to Milan by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Milan is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Milan
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 Essen to Milan.
You can get between Essen and Milan 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Milan from Essen is by taking a flight, which costs on average $33 (€30).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Essen to Milan:
A flight is $12 (€11) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $45 (€41) from Essen to Milan.
Taking a flight costs $66 (€60) less than taking a train, which costs on average $100 (€90) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Milan from Essen is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 16 h of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 9 h 36 min of travel time.
The distance from Essen to Milan is approximately 425 miles (685 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Milan is:
- 18 buses per day.
- 46 flights per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Milan from Essen 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 when traveling from Essen to Milan:
The following travel companies offer services from Essen to Milan:
- FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Milan by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Essen to Milan for $45 (€41).
- Travel with Ryanair, Eurowings, Alitalia, Air Baltic or Lufthansa for flights to Milan. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ryanair Essen to Milan tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
- Deutsche Bahn can get you to Milan by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Milan for $100 (€90) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Essen to Milan with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with Alitalia or Air Baltic with 4 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Milan as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Essen and Milan.
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