How to travel from Madrid to Milan

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Milan

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €69, and a train costs an average of €288.

Distance: 738 miles (1188 km)

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€140

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€109

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€296

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6h 17m

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3h 17m

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25h 19m

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24h 49m

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15h 54m

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15h 24m

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3.6 - 7.1kg

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1.2 - 3.0kg

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from Madrid to Milan

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

Our recommendation

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

iryo06091+BlaBlaCar Bus4732
09:22AM21h33
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
06:55AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$1041One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

iryo06091+BlaBlaCar Bus4732
09:22AM21h33
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
06:55AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$1041One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IberiaIB667
08:50PM2h10
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:00PMMilan Linate Airport
$1741One-way
0 transfers

Other options

iryo06281+BlaBlaCar Bus4732
08:50AM22h05
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
06:55AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$1041One-way
1 transfer
iryo06081+BlaBlaCar Bus4732
08:22AM22h33
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
06:55AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$1051One-way
1 transfer
iryo06011+BlaBlaCar Bus4732
09:57AM20h58
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
06:55AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$1141One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1005 · VY6334
09:30AM7h35
Madrid Barajas Airport
05:05PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$1591One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1005 · VY6336
09:30AM11h35
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:05PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$1591One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1005 · VY6338
09:30AM4h40
Madrid Barajas Airport
02:10PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$1981One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Madrid to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Madrid to Milan, 100,00% 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 Madrid 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 Madrid 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 Madrid to Milan.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Milan is a flight with an average price of $33 (€26).

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

A flight is $54 (€43) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Milan costing on average $87 (€69).

A flight is $333 (€264) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Milan costing on average $367 (€290).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 30m.

Bus takes on average 22h 55m.

The distance from Madrid to Milan is approximately 738 miles (1188 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Milan is:
  • Around 90 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, KM Malta Airlines, Air Europa, Vueling Airlines, ITA, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, GetJet Airlines, Wizz Air, Brussels Airlines, LAER, TAP Portugal, SWISS, Luxair, KLM Cityhopper, Air Serbia to go to Milan by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Milan by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, KM Malta Airlines, Air Europa.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Ourbus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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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