What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Milan?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Milan is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 12h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Milan?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Milan is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €35 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Milan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Milan?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Milan. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Milano Centrale via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Brussels to Milan?

The distance between Brussels and Milan is 720 km. The road distance is 870.4 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Milan without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Milan without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €170 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Milan?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Brussels to Milan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Milan bus from?

Brussels to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Milan train from?

Brussels to Milan train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Milan?

The best way to get from Brussels to Milan is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €390 and takes 8h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Brussels to Milan bus arrive?

Brussels to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Brussels to Milan train arrive?

Brussels to Milan train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Milan?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Milan is 870 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Brussels to Milan.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Milan?

Book your Brussels to Milan train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels to Milan?

Book your Brussels to Milan bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Milan?

There are 13789+ hotels available in Milan.

Brussels to Milan - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Brussels to Milan by plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Brussels Airport to Milan Linate Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
3h 49m
€40–152
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
8h 32m
€176–387
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N836 / ...
12h 25m
€40–110
Drive 870.4 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Milancar 870.4 km
9h 7m
€134–193
Fly Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRU - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
4h 38m
€68–205
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CRL - BGY
5h 12m
€52–225
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
5h 24m
€95–313
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain S10 / ...
5. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
11h 34m
€157–378
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P&R Gasperich/Howald to Milanbus MarinoBus 252 / ...
16h 55m

Brussels to Milan by train

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8h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 719.9 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Milan, Italy?

easyJet, ITA Airways, and three other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Milano Centrale via Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 32m.

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