There are 11 ways to get from Munich to Milan by bus, train, night train, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Bus • 7h 3m
15€ - 31€
10 alternative options
Train • 7h 46m
52€ - 69€
Bus, train • 8h 38m
35€ - 58€
Night train • 12h
65€ - 90€
Rideshare • 6h 21m
29€
Drive • 5h 5m
60€ - 90€
Fly Munich to Milan Malpensa • 4h 36m
63€ - 295€
Fly Munich to Milan Linate • 6h 11m
63€ - 321€
Fly Munich to Zurich, train • 6h 51m
137€ - 350€
Fly Munich to Turin, train • 5h 54m
89€ - 327€
Train to Stuttgart, fly to Milan Linate • 6h 17m
188€ - 449€
Munich to Milan by train
The train journey time between Munich and Milan is around 7h 51m and covers a distance of around 577 km. The fastest train normally takes 7h 51m. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and Trenord, the Munich to Milan train service departs from Muenchen Ost and arrives in Milano Centrale. Typically 35 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Munich to Milan train schedules
Trains departing Friday, May 14, 2021
Trains departing Saturday, May 15, 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Milan is to bus which costs 15€ - 35€ and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Munich to Milan is to fly. Taking this option will cost 60€ - 300€ and takes 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Milan. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at via bazzoni, 14 prima di p.za conciliazione via via natta dopo via trenno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Muenchen Hbf and arriving at Milano P.Garibaldi. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Munich and Milan is 348 km. The road distance is 493.1 km.
The best way to get from Munich to Milan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs 15€ - 35€.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Munich to Milan, including transfers.
Munich to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.
Munich to Milan train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, depart from Muenchen Ost station.
The best way to get from Munich to Milan is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs 15€ - 35€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 50€ - 70€ and takes 7h 46m, you could also fly, which costs 60€ - 300€ and takes 4h 36m.
- Distance: 348.3 km
- Duration: 7h 3m
What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Milan, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Milan once daily. Tickets cost 24€ - 29€ and the journey takes 6h 35m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Munich to Milan via Verona Porta Nuova in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 370€
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 430€
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 450€
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Hannover, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 450€
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Berlin Brandenburg Apt, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 450€
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 600€
Flights from Munich to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 240€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 600€
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 130€
Flights from Munich to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 240€
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 400€
Flights from Stuttgart to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 200€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 140€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 310€
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 460€
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 1300€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 220€
- Website
- airmalta.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 450€
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Muenchen Ost to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- Trenord
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.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 35€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 110€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 23€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Muenchen Hbf to Milano P.Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 90€
- Website
- Nightjet
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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 Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 55€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 14€ - 19€
- Base Standard
- 30€ - 40€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 55€
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 Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 20€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 18€ - 20€
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 Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 14€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 14€
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It 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 (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 65€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 85€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 60€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 45€ - 60€
- 1st Class
- 45€ - 60€
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 14€
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 50€
- Website
- Railjet
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Munich central bus station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 29€
- 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
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 20€
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Munich, ZOB to Como, FS Stazione San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 23€
- Website
- RegioJet
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. 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 to 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
- 29€
- 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 station.
Munich to Milan train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Milan is 493 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Munich to Milan.
Air Dolomiti, easyJet and Lufthansa offer flights from Munich Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
There are 4305+ hotels available in Milan. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Munich to Munich Airport is to line 6805 train which takes 36 min and costs 6€ - 10€.