How to travel from Venice to Milan

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Travel Information to Milan from Venice

distanceDistance151 miles (244 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$5 - $24
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $5 (€4) • 3 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $24 (€20) • 2 h 27 min
carriersPopular travel companiesItabus or Frecciarossa

Take a train or bus to travel 151 miles (244 km) from Venice to Milan. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Itabus or Frecciarossa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Venice to Milan.

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from Venice to Milan

How to get from Venice to Milan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Venice to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:00AM3h50
Venice
12:50PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$151One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Itabus
01:45PM3h50
Venice
05:35PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$91One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Frecciarossa
07:49AM2h06
Venice Mestre
09:55AMMilan Porta Garibaldi
$671One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Regionale
09:23AM3h03
Venice Mestre
12:26PMMilano Lambrate
$261One-way
1 transfer
Regionale
08:23AM3h03
Venice Mestre
11:26AMMilano Lambrate
$261One-way
1 transfer
Regionale
10:23AM3h03
Venice Mestre
01:26PMMilano Lambrate
$261One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
08:00AM4h05
Venice
12:05PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:55AM3h55
Venice
01:50PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:35AM4h15
Venezia, Tronchetto
01:50PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$151One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Venice to Milan

The journey between Venice and Milan is popular with travelers in Italy. Located a little under 300 kilometers apart, Venice and the fashion capital of Milan are two of Italy's most important cities. The journey between the two can be made by train or bus; however, the quickest and most convenient method of travel is most often by train. Traveling from Venice to Milan by train takes approximately 2 hours while taking the bus takes just over 4 hours.

Trains from Venice to Milan | Buses from Venice to Milan | Return trips from Milan to Venice

Venice to Milan Travel Comparison

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Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€11

4:10 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€26

2:00 h

2 Weeks Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Venice to Milan?

Cheapest way to travel from Venice to Milan


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Venice to Milan. Most buses traveling from Venice to Milan depart from Venice's Tronchetto bus station and take just over 4 hours to arrive at either Milano Lampugnano bus station or Milan's Stazione Fs/metro Rogoredo - Lato Anas. Around 10 buses travel from venice to Milan every day with the first bus departing at 8:30 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Milan to Venice include Flixbus, Baltour, and BusCenter. Rideharing services like BlaBlaCar also frequently travel from Venice to Milan.


Fastest way to travel from Venice to Milan


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Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Venice to Milan. Trains traveling from Venice to Milan depart from either Venice's Santa Lucia or Mestre train station and take approximately 2 hours to arrive at Milano Centrale train station. Approximately 25 trains travel from Venice to Milan every day, with the first train departing Venice at 5:40 a.m. Trenitalia is the main train company that travels from Venice to Milan, with both Frecciarossa and Frecciabianca train types frequently making the journey.


Most popular way to travel from Venice to Milan


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Venice to Milan. Traveling from Venice to Milan by train is around 2 hours faster than taking the bus. However, traveling from Milan to Venice by bus is also a popular option for those who aren't strapped for time and would prefer to save some money since trains are €15 more expensive than buses on average.


How to get from Venice to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Venice to Milan, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Venice to Milan and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Travel from Venice to Milan on Frecciarossa, Intercity and Italo travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.

    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.

      FAQs: Travel from Venice to Milan

      FAQs: Travel to Milan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Venice to Milan.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Venice to Milan: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Milan is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

      This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Milan:

      A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train with an average ticket price of $24 (€20) from Venice to Milan.

      The quickest way to travel to Milan from Venice is by train, which takes on average 2 h 27 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 3 h 30 min.

      The Venice to Milan distance is around 151 miles (244 km).

      The average frequency per day from Venice to Milan is:

      • 3 buses per day.
      • Around 15 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Venice and Milan as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Milan:

      • Buses from Venice to Milan most often leave from Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus) and arrive in Milano, Milan Linate Airport.
      • Trains from Venice to Milan most often leave from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Milan Centrale.

      The following travel companies offer services from Venice to Milan:

      • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, El Pilar, Ourbus or ATVO to go to Milan by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Venice to Milan tickets on Omio for $5 (€4).
      • Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte or Frecciabianca for trains to Milan. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Regionale Venice to Milan tickets on Omio for $24 (€20).

      Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Milan with the following travel companies:

      • Direct buses with Itabus, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 2 direct buses per day.
      • Direct trains with Frecciarossa or Italo with 15 direct trains per day.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Milan as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Milan from Venice.

      Looking to extend your trip from Venice to Milan? Many Omio customers who go from Venice to Milan usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Rome, Florence or Como. If you're looking to explore Paris, Rome, Florence or Como from Milan, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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