There are 10 ways to get from Munich to Milan by bus, train, 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
Bus
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Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Milan
9 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
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Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich Hb
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Milano Centrale
Oktoberfest Transportation
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Take the Oktoberfest Transportation from Campingplatz Obermenzing to Milan
Night train
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Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Milano P.Garibaldi
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Munich to Milan
Drive
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Drive from Munich to Milan
Train, fly to Milan Linate
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Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen München
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Fly from Munich (MUC) to Milan Linate (LIN)
Train, fly to Milan Malpensa
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Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen München
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Fly from Munich (MUC) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
Train, fly to Verona
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Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen München
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Fly from Munich (MUC) to Verona (VRN)
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Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
Train, fly to Bologna
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Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen München
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Fly from Munich (MUC) to Bologna (BLQ)
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale Station to Milano Centrale
Munich to Milan by bus
The bus journey time between Munich and Milan is around 8h 20m and covers a distance of around 554 km. This includes an average layover time of around 10 min. Operated by FlixBus, RegioJet and ATM, the Munich to Milan bus service departs from Munich central bus station and arrives in conciliazione m1. Typically 31 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Milan is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Munich to Milan is to train and fly. Taking this option will cost €85 - €290 and takes 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Milan. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at conciliazione m1 via lampugnano m1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
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 8h 20m and costs €17 - €35.
It takes approximately 8h 20m 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 Regional, depart from München Hbf station.
The best way to get from Munich to Milan is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 9h 4m.
- Distance: 348.3 km
- Duration: 8h 20m
What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Milan, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Milan hourly. Tickets cost €26 - €35 and the journey takes 7h 55m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Munich to Milan via Lindau-Reutin and Zuerich Hb in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €700
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €700
Flights from Munich to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
Flights from Munich to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €750
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €800
Flights from Munich to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
Flights from Munich to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €750
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €180
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Marienplatz to Flughafen München
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
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 München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
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 Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80 - €150
- 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
- €60 - €85
- 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 Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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 13m
- 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 Station to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €50
- 1st Class
- €65 - €95
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 Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
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 Munich central bus station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Milan Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €22
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +34 937 37 03 73
- info@stoketravel.com
- Website
- stoketravel.com
Bus from Campingplatz Obermenzing to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65
- Website
- Stoke Travel
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 Linate 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 Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), 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 and Lufthansa offer flights from Munich Airport to Milan Linate Airport.
There are 843+ hotels available in Milan. Prices start at €100 per night.