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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Florence to Milan by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Florence to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9560Other options
Intercity 580
Regionale 17816 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470Tuscany Line 18502 · Regionale 17808 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466
FlixBus2402FlixBusRegionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 20475+
XZ2023Regionale Veloce 4099 · Regionale 20455+XZ2023FRECCIAROSSA 8507+Regionale 20467+XZ2023Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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How to Travel from Florence to Milan
Anyone wishing to travel in Italy from Florence to Milan will discover that trains are the fastest method of transport to travel between the two cities. Direct trains run regularly throughout the day from Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station in the center of Florence to Milan Rogoredo Station, taking about 1.5 hours in journey time. Another option is to travel by bus using one of the companies that travel between the two cities, as the bus journey only takes about 3 to 3.5 hours in duration.
Trains from Florence to Milan | Buses from Florence to Milan | Return trips from Milan to Florence
Florence to Milan Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Florence to Milan?
Cheapest way to travel from Florence to Milan
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Florence to Milan. Buses traveling from Florence to Milan depart from either Florence's Autostazione Busitalia-Sita Nord or Piazzale Montelungo bus station and take at least 3:15 h to arrive at either Milan's Autostazione Lampugnano or Rogoredo bus station. Over 20 buses travel from Florence to Milan every day, with the first departing Florence at 2:10 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Milan to Florence include Flixbus, Baltour, and BusCenter. Ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar also frequently travel from Florence to Milan.
Fastest way to travel from Florence to Milan
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Florence to Milan. Trains traveling from Florence to Milan depart from either either Florence's Santa Maria Novella, Rifredi, or Campo di Marte train station and take approximately 1:40 h to arrive at Milan's Centrale or Porta Garibaldi train station. Approximately 50 trains travel from Florence to Milan every day, with the first departing Florence at 6:53 a.m. There is also a much slower night train that travels from Florence to Milan, departing Florence at 1:47 a.m. and arriving at Milan at 7:12 a.m. Both Trenitalia and Italo travel frequently from Florence to Milan.
Most popular way to travel from Florence to Milan
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Florence to Milan. Taking a train is at least 1:20 h faster than traveling from Florence to Milan by bus while only costing €16 more on average. High-speed trains traveling from Florence to Milan tend to be more expensive making taking the bus an attractive option for travelers looking to save money while traveling. Florence and Milan are located too close together to make flying an efficient way to travel.
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FAQs: Travel from Florence 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 Florence to Milan.
You can get to Milan from Florence 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Milan is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Milan:
A bus is $12 (€11) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Florence to Milan costing on average $20 (€18).
The quickest way to travel between Florence and Milan is by train, which takes on average 1 h 43 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 55 min on average.
Milan is approximately 154 miles (249 km) away from Florence.
The average frequency per day from Florence to Milan is:
- Around 12 buses per day.
- 25 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Milan from Florence as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Milan:
- Buses mostly leave from Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 and tend to arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Milan Centrale.
The following travel companies offer services from Florence to Milan:
- Itabus, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Milan by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Itabus from Florence to Milan for $8 (€7) on Omio.
- Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale or Intercity Notte can take you to Milan by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Intercity from Florence to Milan for $20 (€18).
Yes, there are direct routes from Florence to Milan with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 7 direct buses a day to Milan with Itabus or FlixBus.
- You can find 25 direct trains per day to take to Milan with Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity.
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 route.
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