How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Milan

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Milan

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $80.

Distance: 322 miles (519 km)

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Driving

$239

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$244

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$67

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$190

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5h 39m

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2h 39m

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5h 19m

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4h 49m

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30m

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8h 6m

Average total duration

7h 36m

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7h 47m

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1.6 - 3.1kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Milan is a bus with an average price of $67 (€55).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Milan:

A bus is $171 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Milan costing on average $239 (€196).

A bus is $177 (€145) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Milan costing on average $244 (€201).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 49m.

Bus takes on average 7h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Milan including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Milan among Omio's users.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Milan

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Milan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM9h35
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    4:50 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM9h35
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    4:50 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU25428
    8:10 PM1h10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:20 PMMilan Linate Airport
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 101 · EC 151
    7:51 AM8h02
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    3:53 PMMilan Centrale
    $2021One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnECE 151
    8:02 AM7h51
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    3:53 PMMilan Centrale
    $2251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM11h00
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    10:00 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $751One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM12h20
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    6:05 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee254
    7:30 AM13h10
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    8:40 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    $911One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU25404
    9:10 AM1h10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:20 AMMilan Linate Airport
    $1741One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4359
    8:10 PM1h10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:20 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $1831One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4355
    9:50 AM1h10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:00 AMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Frankfurt am Main to Milan, 67,78% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Milan, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Milan.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Milan including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Milan is a bus with an average price of $67 (€55).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Milan:

A bus is $171 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Milan costing on average $239 (€196).

A bus is $177 (€145) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Milan costing on average $244 (€201).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 49m.

Bus takes on average 7h 36m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Milan is approximately 322 miles (519 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Milan is:
  • Around 59 flights per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Milan as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt South station and arrive in Milan Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus to go to Milan by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Ryanair, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Cityjet, Swiss, Austrian Airlines to go to Milan by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Milan by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus.
  • 28 direct flights per day with easyJet, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Ryanair, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Como, Florence. 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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