How to travel from Milan to Barcelona

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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Milan to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €112.

Distance: 451 miles (726 km)

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€99

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€112

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€87

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6h 26m

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3h 26m

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13h 17m

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12h 47m

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11h 29m

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22h 20m

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21h 20m

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2.2 - 4.3kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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from Milan to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

Vueling AirlinesVY6337
09:55PM1h40
Milan Malpensa Airport
11:35PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00PM21h00
Milano, Milan Linate Airport
06:00PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$791One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

easyJetU21955
04:55PM1h35
Milan Linate Airport
06:30PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1891One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9292+AVE09742
06:25AM12h58
Milan Centrale
07:23PMBarcelona Sants
$2181One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:50PM17h40
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
04:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$951One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00PM13h45
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
08:45AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:00AM15h00
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
06:00PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1141One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY6335
05:55PM1h40
Milan Malpensa Airport
07:35PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1351One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY6331
10:15AM1h40
Milan Malpensa Airport
11:55AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1991One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesIB5763
09:55PM1h40
Milan Malpensa Airport
11:35PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1751One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Milan to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Milan to Barcelona, 94,10% 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 Milan to Barcelona, 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 Milan to Barcelona

Travel to Barcelona 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 Milan to Barcelona.

FAQs
There are 4 options to travel between Milan and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Barcelona is a flight with an average price of $22 (€18).

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

A flight is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Barcelona costing on average $25 (€20).

A flight is $63 (€50) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Milan to Barcelona costing on average $86 (€68).

A flight is $119 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Barcelona costing on average $141 (€112).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 28h 40m.

Bus takes on average 13h 35m.

Ferry takes on average 18h 45m.

The distance from Milan to Barcelona is approximately 451 miles (726 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Barcelona is:
  • Around 108 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Barcelona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Genoa and arrive in Port of Barcelona.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale to go to Barcelona by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Alsa, Itabus, AVE, Infobus to go to Barcelona by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines, GetJet Airlines, ITA, Wizz Air, Stobart Air, Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa, SWISS, KLM, Air Europa, Air Serbia, Eurowings , Norwegian Air, Air Baltic to go to Barcelona by flight.
  • Travel with GNV to go to Barcelona by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Alsa, Itabus, Infobus.
  • 17 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Wizz Air, Stobart Air.
  • 1 direct ferries per day with GNV.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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