There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Monte Carlo by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Ventimiglia
Cheapest option
Train via Genoa
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
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Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
3 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Milan to Ventimiglia
Drive
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Drive from Milan to Monte Carlo
Fly
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Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Nice (NCE)
Milan to Monte Carlo by train
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The cost-effective way to get from Milan to Monte Carlo is to bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 8h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Monte Carlo is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Milano P.Garibaldi and arriving at Monaco Monte Carlo via Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Milan and Monte Carlo is 237 km. The road distance is 302.3 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Monte Carlo without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €23 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Milan to Monte Carlo, including transfers.
Milan to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Milano P.Garibaldi station.
The best way to get from Milan to Monte Carlo is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €23 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €200 and takes 7h 21m.
There is no direct flight from Milan Linate Airport to Nice Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 25m and has one stopover.
Milan to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ventimiglia station.

- Distance: 237.1 km
- Duration: 5h 28m
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Monte Carlo, Monaco?
Trenitalia operates a train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Ventimiglia once a week. Tickets cost €19 - €40 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Ventimiglia once daily. Tickets cost €20 - €24 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Nice via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €360

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Nice via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €240
Flights from Milan Linate to Nice via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €240
Flights from Milan Linate to Nice via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €240

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Nice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Nice via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €850

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Nice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €270

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Nice via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Nice via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €700

- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Nice via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €150

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Nice via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €600

- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Milan Linate to Nice via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €550

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €34 - €37
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €17 - €20
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €18 - €20
Frequently asked questions

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €14 - €19
- Base Standard
- €29 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €14 - €19
- Base Standard
- €30 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Genova Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €16 - €23
- Smart Low Cost
- €14 - €20
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Milan to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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