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Compare train and bus for Milan to Trento
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Trento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Milan to Trento
Compare the available ways to get from Milan to Trento, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Trento:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Trento costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Trento take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
The journey is about 4m faster (2h 46m by train vs 2h 50m by car) and roughly $52 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($30 vs $82). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Trento
How to get from Milan to Trento by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Trento is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:50 PM 2h55 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 7:45 PM Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:50 PM 2h55 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 7:45 PM Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9705+
Regionale TRENORD 26937:15 AM 2h29 Milan Centrale 9:44 AM Trento station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 26936:43 AM 3h01 Milan Porta Garibaldi 9:44 AM Trento station $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 38463:25 PM 3h27 Milan Centrale 6:52 PM Trento station $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 38441:25 PM 3h27 Milan Centrale 4:52 PM Trento station $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus3:20 PM 3h25 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) 6:45 PM Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:45 AM 3h30 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) 3:15 PM Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM 3h30 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) 11:30 AM Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Trento:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Trento costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Trento take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 67 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Trento as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Trento station.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò.
- Ferries mostly depart from Bellagio and arrive in Varenna.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Trento by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus, Sindbad to go to Trento by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus, Sindbad.
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