There are 11 ways to get from Munich to Milan by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, subway 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 • 6h 45m
$69 - $126
Cheapest option
Bus • 8h 53m
$18 - $49
9 alternative options
Bus, train • 9h 16m
$25 - $39
Night train • 12h 52m
$55 - $120
Rideshare • 6h 21m
$34
Drive • 5h 20m
$75 - $110
Subway, fly to Milan Malpensa • 4h 55m
$44 - $138
Subway, fly to Milan Bergamo • 5h 8m
$87 - $404
Fly to Zurich, train • 7h 7m
$142 - $386
Fly to Verona, train • 5h 54m
$75 - $324
Fly to Genoa, train • 6h 52m
$112 - $341
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Milan is to bus which costs 15€ - 45€ and takes 8h 53m.
The quickest way to get from Munich to Milan is to subway and fly which costs 35€ - 120€ and takes 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Milan. However, there are services departing from Munich, Munich central bus station and arriving at conciliazione m1 via lampugnano m1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Muenchen Ost and arriving at Milano Centrale. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Munich and Milan is 348 km. The road distance is 504.2 km.
The best way to get from Munich to Milan without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs 60€ - 110€.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Munich to Milan, including transfers.
Munich to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich, Munich central bus station.
Munich to Milan train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn, depart from München Ost station.
The best way to get from Munich to Milan is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs 60€ - 110€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 15€ - 45€ and takes 8h 53m.
- Distance: 217.7 miles
- Duration: 6h 45m
What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Milan, Italy?
You can take a train from Munich to Milan via Verona Porta Nuova in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich to Milan 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28 - $50 and the journey takes 8h 25m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $310
Flights from Munich to Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $1,400
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $550
Flights from Munich to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $370
Flights from Munich to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $600
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $330
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $550
- Website
- flybmi.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $1,400
Flights from Munich to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $370
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $210
Flights from Munich to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $370
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35 - $150
Deutsche Bahn is the German railway company, and the largest railway operator and infrastructure owner in Europe. Based in Berlin, Deutsche Bahn was founded in 1994, and offers many different types of rail transportation including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from München Ost to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $85
- Website
- bahn.de
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 Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21 - $35
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $29
- Website
- italotreno.it
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 Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
Train from Zuerich Hb to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Piazza Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29 - $45
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Como Camerlata to Milano Cadorna
- Ave. Duration
- 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $13
- Website
- Trenord
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
Night train from Muenchen Ost to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $120
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $100 - $120
- Phone
- +49 89 41 42 43 44
- Website
- mvv-muenchen.de
Subway from München Marienplatz to München Nordfriedhof
- Ave. Duration
- 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Schedules at
- mvv-muenchen.de
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs. Swiss Railways codeshares with American Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines out of Zurich International Airport.
Contact Details
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $65 - $120
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Munich, Munich central bus station to Milan, Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Munich, ZOB to Milan, Terminal Bus di Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $17 - $22
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Munich, ZOB to Como, FS Stazione San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $19 - $24
- Website
- regiojet.com
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Munich to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Munich Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Munich to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan, Milan station.
Munich to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Milan is 504 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Munich to Milan.
Air Dolomiti, Swiss, easyJet and Lufthansa offer flights from Munich Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Book your Munich to Milan train tickets online with Loco2 and Loco2.
There are 4409+ hotels available in Milan. Prices start at $62 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Munich and Milan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.