How to travel from Milan to Frankfurt am Main

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 €36, and a flight costs an average of €25.

Distance: 322 miles (519 km)

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€195

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€227

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10h 18m

Average total duration

9h 48m

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13h 26m

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1.6 - 3.1kg

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from Milan to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
11:30AM11h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
10:45PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$511One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:30AM11h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
10:45PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$511One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CondorDE4354
07:55AM1h10
Milan Malpensa Airport
09:05AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00PM10h30
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
05:30AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$511One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:15AM12h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
01:30PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$551One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00PM10h50
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
05:50AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$521One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU21969
06:00PM1h20
Milan Linate Airport
07:20PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1031One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU21967
07:00AM1h20
Milan Linate Airport
08:20AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1171One-way
0 transfers
CondorDE4358
11:30AM1h10
Milan Malpensa Airport
12:40PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1381One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Milan to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Milan to Frankfurt am Main, 44,44% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Milan to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Milan to Frankfurt am Main: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $29 (€26) compared to other travel options to Frankfurt am Main:

Taking a flight costs $5 (€4) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $34 (€30) for the same trip.

Taking a flight costs $37 (€34) less than taking a train, which costs on average $66 (€60) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Milan to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that take longer:

Bus takes on average 10 h 30 min.

Getting to Frankfurt am Main by train takes 7 h 25 min on average.

Frankfurt am Main is approximately 321 miles (518 km) away from Milan.

The average frequency per day from Milan to Frankfurt am Main is:

  • 3 buses per day.
  • 1 train per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Frankfurt am Main:

  • Buses mostly leave from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and tend to arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
  • Flights mostly leave from Milan Malpensa Airport and tend to arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Frankfurt am Main:

  • FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Marino Autolinee can take you to Frankfurt am Main by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Milan to Frankfurt am Main for $34 (€30).
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Ryanair, Alitalia, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air France, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines or AnadoluJet for flights to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ryanair Milan to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $29 (€26).
  • Deutsche Bahn or Trenitalia EuroCity can get you to Frankfurt am Main by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Milan to Frankfurt am Main for $66 (€60) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Marino Autolinee.
  • Direct trains with Trenitalia EuroCity with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Milan and Frankfurt am Main.

Many of our customers traveling from Milan to Frankfurt am Main don't make Frankfurt am Main their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Frankfurt am Main are Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to any of these top destinations today!
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