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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $196.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$147 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $475 Average price | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Salzburg to Milan:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Milan costing on average $147 (€119).
A bus is $387 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Milan costing on average $475 (€382).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Milan
How to get from Salzburg to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
30499 · 47338:15 PM10h45Salzburg, P+R Süd7:00 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$901One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
30499 · 47338:15 PM10h45Salzburg, P+R Süd7:00 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$901One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1103+
LH563610:40 AM3h15Salzburg Airport1:55 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$13201One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJX19952 · RE 3845+
Regionale TRENORD 2695 · S1 TRENORD 2577011:56 AM8h51Salzburg Hbf8:47 PMMilan Porta Garibaldi$1351One-way4 transfers
RJX19952 · RE 3845+
Regionale TRENORD 2695+
S 311:56 AM8h59Salzburg Hbf8:55 PMMilan Porta Garibaldi$1351One-way3 transfers
RJX19952 · RE 3845+
Regionale Veloce 3847 · Regionale TRENORD 264611:56 AM10h47Salzburg Hbf10:43 PMMilan Porta Garibaldi$1351One-way5 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM13h35Salzburg, P+R Süd12:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM12h05Salzburg, P+R Süd8:50 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$1001One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM15h05Salzburg, P+R Süd5:05 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$1021One-way1 transfer
EW9713 · EW98228:10 AM7h45Salzburg Airport3:55 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$3171One-way1 transfer
RJX19979+
LX3535+
LX16227:07 AM11h28Salzburg Hbf6:35 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$5241One-way2 transfers
RJX19979+
LX3537+
LX16387:07 AM16h33Salzburg Hbf11:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$5241One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Milan:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Milan costing on average $147 (€119).
A bus is $387 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Milan costing on average $475 (€382).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 52m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Milano Lambrate.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Milan by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regionale, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Frecciarossa, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB to go to Milan by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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