There are 13 ways to get from Munich to Milan by train, bus, night train, rideshare, 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 • 7h 3m
56€ - 152€
Cheapest option
Bus • 8h 46m
16€ - 40€
11 alternative options
Bus, train • 8h 42m
21€ - 29€
Night train • 12h
65€ - 90€
Rideshare • 6h 21m
29€
Drive • 5h 17m
65€ - 100€
Fly to Milan Malpensa • 4h 35m
88€ - 155€
Fly to Milan Linate • 6h 1m
148€ - 221€
Fly to Turin, train • 5h 45m
118€ - 404€
Fly to Verona, train • 5h 42m
122€ - 540€
Fly to Zurich, train • 7h 9m
139€ - 483€
Fly to Genoa, train • 6h 53m
92€ - 337€
Fly to Bologna, train • 5h 35m
102€ - 390€
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Italy
There is widespread community transmission globally.
Some travel restrictions are being lifted in Italy. For the latest travel status, please check the official page for Italy.
For travel planning advice, please refer to our Rome2rio Coronavirus information page .
For the latest travel status, we recommend checking the official page for Italy.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Advice
Some border closures are in place for Italy due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Most travel to this country is restricted.
Source Type: Government | Last updated: 4/18/2020Some domestic travel restrictions began to ease in Italy from 5/18/2020.
Source Type: Government | Last updated: 5/18/2020Lockdown measures are currently in place for Germany. Leaving Germany may be in violation of local restrictions.
Source Type: Government | Last updated: 4/18/2020Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Milan is to bus and train which costs 20€ - 29€ and takes 8h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Munich to Milan is to fly which costs 85€ - 160€ and takes 4h 35m.
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 46m.
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 503.1 km.
The best way to get from Munich to Milan without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs 55€ - 160€.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Munich to Milan, including transfers.
Munich to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich, Munich central bus station.
Munich to Milan train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, depart from Muenchen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Munich to Milan is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs 55€ - 160€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 15€ - 45€ and takes 8h 46m, you could also fly, which costs 85€ - 160€ and takes 4h 35m.
- Distance: 348.3 km
- Duration: 7h 3m
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 7h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich, Munich central bus station to Milan, Milan twice daily. Tickets cost 25€ - 30€ and the journey takes 8h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 190€ - 380€
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 420€ - 550€
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Muenster, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 420€ - 550€
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Stuttgart, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 420€ - 550€
Flights from Munich to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 380€
Flights from Munich to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 550€
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 600€
Flights from Munich to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 480€
Flights from Munich to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 800€
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 550€
Flights from Munich to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 380€
Flights from Munich to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 550€
Flights from Munich to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 800€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 200€ - 330€
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 600€
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via London City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 500€ - 1000€
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 500€ - 1000€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 290€
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 500€
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 290€ - 550€
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 440€ - 600€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 280€ - 460€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 300€ - 480€
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
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
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 Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 55€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 14€ - 20€
- Base Standard
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 55€
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 55€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 14€ - 19€
- Base Standard
- 30€ - 40€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 55€
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 55€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 14€ - 19€
- Base Standard
- 29€ - 40€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 55€
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 65€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 18€ - 25€
- Base Standard
- 35€ - 50€
- Base Premium
- 45€ - 65€
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 Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 45€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 16€ - 24€
- Smart Low Cost
- 14€ - 20€
- Smart Flex
- 30€ - 45€
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 50€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 19€ - 27€
- Smart Low Cost
- 17€ - 24€
- Smart Flex
- 35€ - 50€
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 95€
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 50€
- 1st Class
- 65€ - 95€
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 Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 6€
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 6€
- Website
- Trenord
- 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
.jpg)
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€
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 20€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 17€ - 20€
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 29€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 26€ - 29€
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 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 14€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 14€
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 14€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 9€ - 14€
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 20€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 14€ - 20€
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 Zuerich Hb to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 110€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 83 82 00 00
- Website
- thello.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 18€
- Website
- Thello
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Munich, ZOB to Como, FS Stazione San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 23€
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Munich, ZOB to Milan, Terminal Bus di Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 21€
- Website
- RegioJet
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, Munich central bus station to Milan, Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 30€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Munich - Bus station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- Blablabus
Eurolines is a network of coach companies that operate throughout Europe plus Morocco. It’s an affordable way to travel around the continent, with tickets starting at €5. All coaches have Wi-Fi, plug sockets and USBs, reclining chairs and toilets, and a standard ticket includes up to two medium suitcases plus carry-on luggage. Within France, Eurolines serves 69 destinations; including Paris, Lyon, Versailles, Nice and Bordeaux.
Contact Details
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Munchen, ZOB to Milano - Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 40€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
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
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Travel inspiration and top planning tips for getting around Italy.
Read the travel guideWant to know more about Flixbus?
Rome2rio’s guide has all the details
Read the travel guideIs ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?
Don't have a car, or can't get there on public transportation? This carpooling platform could be your answer.
Read the travel guideHeading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
We compare the different Eurail types and help you decide if a Eurail Pass is right for you
Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
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 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Munich to Milan.
Swiss, Air Dolomiti, easyJet and Lufthansa offer flights from Munich Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Book your Munich to Milan train tickets online with Omio and Omio.
There are 4971+ hotels available in Milan. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Munich to Munich Airport is to line 8833 train which takes 35 min and costs 6€ - 10€.