How to travel from Florence to Milan

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Travel Information between Florence and Milan

Distance154 miles (249 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$8 - $20
Cheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 3 h 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 1 h 43 min
Popular travel companiesItabus or Italo

Take a train or bus to travel 154 miles (249 km) from Florence to Milan. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Itabus or Italo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Florence to Milan.

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from Florence to Milan

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

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
06:35AM4h35
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
11:10AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:45PM4h50
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
11:35PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9560
08:55PM1h43
Florence Santa Maria Novella
10:38PMMilan Rogoredo
$801One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale 18832 · Autobus TTPER B0436 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474
10:40AM5h51
Florence Rifredi
04:31PMMilan Rogoredo
$331One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 18466 · Autobus TTPER B0434 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470
08:37AM6h11
Florence Santa Maria Novella
02:48PMMilan Centrale
$331One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 18460 · Autobus TTPER B0430 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466
06:38AM6h10
Florence Santa Maria Novella
12:48PMMilan Centrale
$331One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:35AM3h50
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
10:25AMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:35PM5h00
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
06:35PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:20PM4h10
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
06:30PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
$331One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4105 · Regionale 20503+AeroitaliaXZ2025
01:14PM9h11
Florence Santa Maria Novella
10:25PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$1881One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4103 · Regionale 20493+AeroitaliaXZ2025
11:14AM11h11
Florence Santa Maria Novella
10:25PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$1861One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 20485+AeroitaliaXZ2025
09:04AM13h21
Florence Santa Maria Novella
10:25PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$1861One-way
2 transfers

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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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€13

3:00 h

2 Months Ahead

trains

€29

1:40 h

2 Weeks Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Florence to Milan?

Cheapest way to travel from Florence to Milan


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Florence to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Florence to Milan, 97,34% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Florence to Milan and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

FAQs

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.

Omio customers who travel from Florence to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice or Como. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.
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