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Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence to Milan
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 41m. 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 $22.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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$42 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Florence to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:20 AM3h25Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:45 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
24022:20 PM4h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:15 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 95608:55 PM1h43Florence Santa Maria Novella10:38 PMMilan Rogoredo$701One-way0 transfers
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Intercity 5808:21 AM3h54Florence Santa Maria Novella12:15 PMMilan Centrale$461One-way0 transfers
Regionale 17816 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24708:41 AM6h04Florence Rifredi2:45 PMMilan Centrale$321One-way1 transfer- Tuscany Line 18502 · Regionale 17808 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24667:09 AM5h36Florence Santa Maria Novella12:45 PMMilan Centrale$321One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus9:20 AM4h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:25 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:55 AM4h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:45 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:15 AM4h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:00 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)$191One-way0 transfers
- Intercity 581+Regionale 12508 · Regionale 20433+
AZ20445:45 AM9h25Florence Santa Maria Novella3:10 PMMilan Linate Airport$4481One-way3 transfers - Intercity 581+Regionale 12508 · Regionale 20433+AZ20925:45 AM12h25Florence Santa Maria Novella6:10 PMMilan Linate Airport$4481One-way3 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 20485+AZ20509:04 AM10h06Florence Santa Maria Novella7:10 PMMilan Linate Airport$4791One-way2 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
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Milan:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Milan costing on average $22 (€17).
A bus is $118 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Milan costing on average $126 (€103).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 75 trains per day.
- Around 44 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Milan as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia to go to Milan by train.
- 33 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus.
- 49 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
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