How to travel from Hamburg to Milan

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Milan

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, and a train costs an average of €58.

Distance: 561 miles (904 km)

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Driving

€118

Average price

€130

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€87

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Cheapest

€250

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 0m

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3h 0m

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2h 0m

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13h 27m

Average total duration

12h 57m

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30m

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11h 44m

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11h 14m

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11h 53m

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2.7 - 5.4kg

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0.9 - 2.3kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Milan is a bus with an average price of €87.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Milan:

A bus is €31 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Milan costing on average €118.

A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Milan costing on average €130.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 14m.

Train takes on average 12h 57m.

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

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from Hamburg to Milan

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 PM17h45
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:30 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    891One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 PM17h45
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:30 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    891One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU23950
    10:00 PM1h45
    Hamburg Airport
    11:45 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    1191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 71+TrenitaliaEuroCity 173
    6:29 AM13h21
    Hamburg Hbf
    7:50 PMMilan Centrale
    2381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 71+TrenitaliaEuroCity 67
    6:29 AM15h21
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:50 PMMilan Centrale
    2381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 107+TrenitaliaEuroCity 67
    9:29 AM12h21
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:50 PMMilan Centrale
    2581One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51112 · 4740
    8:05 AM25h25
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    921One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:49 PM23h21
    Hamburg-Bergedorf
    5:10 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    1001One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 PM22h50
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:00 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    1001One-way
    2 transfers
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7824
    6:00 PM1h45
    Hamburg Airport
    7:45 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    1391One-way
    0 transfers
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7822
    6:40 AM1h45
    Hamburg Airport
    8:25 AMMilan Malpensa Airport
    1391One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW2045 · EW2822
    4:20 PM5h10
    Hamburg Airport
    9:30 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    1491One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Milan.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Milan is a bus with an average price of €87.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Milan:

A bus is €31 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Milan costing on average €118.

A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Milan costing on average €130.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 14m.

Train takes on average 12h 57m.

The distance from Hamburg to Milan is approximately 561 miles (904 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Milan is:
  • Around 84 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Milan Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV) to go to Milan by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Eurowings, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Malta Air, Condor Flugdienst, Sas Airways, KLM, Avion Express Malta, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Air France, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Luxair, Smartwings to go to Milan by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Eurowings, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair, Malta Air, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Milan to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Milan, you can visit the iconic Duomo di Milano for its stunning Gothic architecture and panoramic views, explore Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and stroll through the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with its luxury boutiques. Discover the grand Sforza Castle, which houses various museums and art collections, and relax in the serene Sempione Park near the city center.
To fully experience Milan's key attractions, including the Duomo, The Last Supper, and shopping in the fashion district, plan for around 3 to 4 days.
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