How to travel from Venice to Milan

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Milan

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $135.

Distance: 152 miles (245 km)

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$27

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3h 48m

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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
09:00AM3h50
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
12:50PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus4782
04:00PM3h45
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
07:45PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9712
07:49AM2h06
Venice Mestre
09:55AMMilan Porta Garibaldi
$741One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626
09:23AM3h03
Venice Mestre
12:26PMMilano Lambrate
$301One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624
08:23AM3h03
Venice Mestre
11:26AMMilano Lambrate
$301One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628
10:23AM3h03
Venice Mestre
01:26PMMilano Lambrate
$301One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:40AM3h55
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
01:35PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:20AM4h15
Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
01:35PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$171One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2896
10:50AM5h05
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
03:55PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$131One-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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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 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 bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Milan costing on average $26 (€21).

A bus is $129 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Milan costing on average $135 (€108).

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 5m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 3m.

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

The distance from Venice to Milan is approximately 152 miles (245 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Milan is:
  • Around 90 buses per day.
  • Around 49 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 Malpensa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia 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 FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar to go to Milan by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Milan by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 79 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar.
  • 30 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo, Trenitalia EuroCity.
Omio customers who travel from Venice to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Como, Florence, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.
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