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Compare bus and train for Saarbrücken to Milan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a train costs an average of $176.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$79 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 1m Average total duration 12h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration Fastest 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Saarbrücken to Milan
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Milan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Milan:
A bus is $97 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Milan costing on average $176 (€147).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 1m.
Tickets start at around $79 (€66) compared to roughly $113 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€29). The journey takes 12h 31m versus 7h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Saarbrücken to Milan
How to get from Saarbrücken to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:15 AM 8h25 Saarbrücken 10:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:15 AM 8h25 Saarbrücken 10:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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LH2803:51 PM 7h04 Saarbrücken Hbf 10:55 PM Milan Linate Airport $284 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus2:25 AM 10h55 Saarbrücken 1:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
30485 · 57093:20 PM 21h10 Saarbrücken 12:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM 12h05 Saarbrücken 11:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
4146 · ICE 202+
U254287:47 AM 13h33 Saarbrücken Hbf 9:20 PM Milan Linate Airport $145 1 One-way 2 transfers
29509 · 4257+
U254287:51 AM 13h29 Saarbrücken Hbf 9:20 PM Milan Linate Airport $161 1 One-way 2 transfers
4146 · ICE 202+
DE42647:47 AM 7h48 Saarbrücken Hbf 3:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport $233 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Milan:
A bus is $97 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Milan costing on average $176 (€147).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 1m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Milan as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Milan by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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