How to travel from Venice to Milan

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Milan

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $301.

Distance: 152 miles (245 km)

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$301

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$34

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$234

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$53

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5h 23m

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3h 23m

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3h 16m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Milan is a train with an average price of $34.

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

A train is $199 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Milan costing on average $234.

A train is $267 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Milan costing on average $301.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Milan is by train with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 33m.

Flight takes on average 5h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Venice and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Venice to Milan among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $301 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-248.28. The journey takes 3h 23m versus 2h 53m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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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.

  • Itabus2810
    9:40 AM4h15
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    1:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2810
    9:40 AM4h15
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    1:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9712
    7:49 AM2h06
    Venice Mestre
    9:55 AMMilan Porta Garibaldi
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2642
    4:23 PM4h12
    Venice Mestre
    8:35 PMMilan Centrale
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 17146 · Regionale TRENORD 2648
    7:12 PM4h14
    Venezia Porto Marghera
    11:26 PMMilano Lambrate
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 17250 · Regionale TRENORD 2626
    8:12 AM4h23
    Venezia Porto Marghera
    12:35 PMMilan Centrale
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2810
    9:20 AM4h35
    Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
    1:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2810
    8:55 AM5h00
    Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
    1:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:45 PM4h05
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    12:50 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1462 · AZ2114
    3:15 PM5h55
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    9:10 PMMilan Linate Airport
    $1991One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1480 · AZ2130
    7:10 PM4h00
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    11:10 PMMilan Linate Airport
    $2231One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1462 · AZ2056
    3:15 PM4h55
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    8:10 PMMilan Linate Airport
    $2231One-way
    1 transfer

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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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buses

€11

4:10 h

1 Day Ahead

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€26

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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 3 options to travel between Venice and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Milan is a train with an average price of $34.

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

A train is $199 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Milan costing on average $234.

A train is $267 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Milan costing on average $301.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Milan is by train with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 33m.

Flight takes on average 5h 23m.

The distance from Venice to Milan is approximately 152 miles (245 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Milan is:
  • Around 105 buses per day.
  • Around 50 trains per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Venice Mestre and arrive in Milan Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia and arrive in Milano, Piazza Luigi di Savoia.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Milan by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Milan by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 32 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo.
  • 97 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus.
Omio customers who travel from Venice to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Como, Florence, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Milan to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Milan, you can visit the iconic Duomo di Milano for its stunning Gothic architecture and panoramic views, explore Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and stroll through the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with its luxury boutiques. Discover the grand Sforza Castle, which houses various museums and art collections, and relax in the serene Sempione Park near the city center.
To fully experience Milan's key attractions, including the Duomo, The Last Supper, and shopping in the fashion district, plan for around 3 to 4 days.
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