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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 $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 37m. 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 $51, and a train costs an average of $186.
Distance: 738 miles (1188 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$220 Average price | $116 Average price Cheapest | $237 Average price | $299 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 34m Average total duration 20h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.6 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Milan:
A bus is $104 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Milan costing on average $220 (€180).
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Milan costing on average $237 (€194).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 24m.
Bus takes on average 20h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Milan
How to get from Madrid to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal11:30 PM24h40Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América12:10 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$741One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal11:30 PM24h40Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América12:10 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$741One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UX10613:10 PM2h05Madrid Barajas Airport5:15 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2611One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3187 · 947658:30 PM24h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:25 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$941One-way1 transfer
- 54152 · 510478:35 AM25h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$1211One-way1 transfer
- 4822 · 47326:30 AM24h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$1321One-way1 transfer
- FR 59837:35 PM2h15Madrid Barajas Airport9:50 PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
- FR 512112:40 PM2h15Madrid Barajas Airport2:55 PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport$2061One-way0 transfers
IB6717:30 AM2h10Madrid Barajas Airport9:40 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Milan:
A bus is $104 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Milan costing on average $220 (€180).
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Milan costing on average $237 (€194).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 24m.
Bus takes on average 20h 4m.
- Around 88 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni, Infobus to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air, Air Europa, Vueling, ITA, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, GetJet Airlines, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Air Serbia to go to Milan by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Milan by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
- 11 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air, Air Europa.
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