How to travel from Venice to Milan

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Travel Information from Venice to Milan

Distance151 miles (244 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$4 - $23
Cheapest modeBus • $4 (€4) • 3 h 30 min
Fastest modeTrain • $23 (€20) • 2 h 16 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Frecciarossa

Travel 151 miles (244 km) by train or bus to Milan from Venice. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus 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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM4h05
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
02:00PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2810
04:50PM4h15
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
09:05PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9712
07:49AM2h06
Venice Mestre
09:55AMMilan Porta Garibaldi
$721One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626
09:23AM3h03
Venice Mestre
12:26PMMilano Lambrate
$291One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624
08:23AM3h03
Venice Mestre
11:26AMMilano Lambrate
$291One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628
10:23AM3h03
Venice Mestre
01:26PMMilano Lambrate
$291One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:35AM4h25
Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
02:00PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$171One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2810
04:25PM4h40
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
09:05PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:15PM3h35
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
05:50PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$201One-way
0 transfers
Air DolomitiLH9461+LufthansaLH103 · LH280
08:00AM6h15
Venice Marco Polo Airport
02:15PMMilan Linate Airport
$2781One-way
2 transfers
Air DolomitiLH9461+LufthansaLH101 · LH280
08:00AM6h15
Venice Marco Polo Airport
02:15PMMilan Linate Airport
$2781One-way
2 transfers
LufthansaLH333 · LH98+Air DolomitiLH9448
06:55AM5h40
Venice Marco Polo Airport
12:35PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$2781One-way
2 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

Average Price

Travel Time

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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FAQs: Travel from Venice to Milan

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 ways to get from Venice to Milan: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Milan is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $4 (€4) compared to other travel options to Milan:

A bus is $18 (€16) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Venice to Milan costing on average $23 (€20).

The fastest way to get to Milan from Venice is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 16 min.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Getting to Milan by bus takes 3 h 30 min on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Venice to Milan is:

  • 8 buses per day.
  • 16 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Milan from Venice 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 mostly depart from Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus) and arrive in Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station).
  • Trains from Venice to Milan most often leave from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Milan Centrale.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Venice to Milan:

  • You can travel by bus from Venice to Milan with FlixBus, Itabus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find Itabus Venice to Milan tickets for $4 (€4) on Omio.
  • You can go to Milan from Venice by train with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity or Trenitalia EuroCity. You'll see cheap train tickets for $23 (€20) with Regionale from Venice to Milan on Omio.

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

  • Direct buses with FlixBus, Itabus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 6 direct buses per day.
  • Direct train available with Frecciarossa, Italo or Trenitalia EuroCity 16 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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Venice to Milan often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Rome, Florence or Como. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Venice and Milan itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Milan and any of these top destinations today!
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