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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Scalea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Scalea 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 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 514 miles (828 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $282 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 54m Average total duration 12h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 5.0kg 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 Milan to Scalea:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Scalea costing on average $103 (€85).
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Scalea costing on average $108 (€89).
Other travel options to Scalea take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 33m.
Bus takes on average 12h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Scalea
How to get from Milan to Scalea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Scalea is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Intercity 641+
InterCityNotte 7953:00 PM14h03Milan Centrale5:03 AMScalea-Santa Domenica Talao$1101One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Intercity 641+
InterCityNotte 7953:00 PM14h03Milan Centrale5:03 AMScalea-Santa Domenica Talao$1101One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 14173:55 PM1h40Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport5:35 PMLamezia Terme Airport$4131One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 583 · Intercity 5556:05 AM13h42Milan Centrale7:47 PMScalea-Santa Domenica Talao$1231One-way1 transfer
89478:40 AM7h58Milan Centrale4:38 PMScalea-Santa Domenica Talao$1331One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 958711:10 AM7h46Milan Centrale6:56 PMScalea-Santa Domenica Talao$1411One-way0 transfers
AZ1285+
ALIBUS NM051 · Regionale 55836:20 AM9h25Milan Linate Airport3:45 PMScalea-Santa Domenica Talao$3041One-way2 transfers
U235634:55 PM1h50Milan Malpensa Airport6:45 PMLamezia Terme Airport$3131One-way0 transfers
AZ1285+
ALIBUS NM041+
Intercity 5516:20 AM8h02Milan Linate Airport2:22 PMScalea-Santa Domenica Talao$3171One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Scalea:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Scalea costing on average $103 (€85).
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Scalea costing on average $108 (€89).
Other travel options to Scalea take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 33m.
Bus takes on average 12h 24m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Scalea as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Lamezia Terme Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Scalea, Via Carlo A. Dalla Chiesa (Staz. Carabinieri).
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Busitalia, Calanda Viaggi, Infobus to go to Scalea by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Scalea by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Neos Air, ITA, Ryanair, easyJet to go to Scalea by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Busitalia, Infobus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte.
- 8 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Neos Air, ITA, Ryanair, easyJet.
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