How to get from Milan to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Milan to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 388 miles (625 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $87 - $263 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $87 (€75) • 15 h | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $263 (€226) • 1 h 25 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Austrian Airlines |
Take a bus or flight to travel 388 miles (625 km) from Milan to Vienna. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 25 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $87 (€75). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Austrian Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Milan to Vienna.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $50 (€43). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel to Vienna from Milan.
There are 2 travel options from Milan to Vienna. You can take a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Vienna from Milan is by taking a bus, which costs on average $87 (€75).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Milan to Vienna:
A bus is $176 (€151) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Milan to Vienna costing on average $263 (€226).
The fastest way from Milan to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Vienna that take longer:
Bus takes on average 15 h.
Vienna is approximately 388 miles (625 km) away from Milan.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Vienna is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Milan and Vienna as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Milan to Vienna:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Vienna with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Vienna as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Vienna from Milan.
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