What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Milan?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Milan is to rideshare which costs €29 - €32 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Milan?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Milan is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs €50 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Milan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Milano, San Donato M3. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Milan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Milano Centrale. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Rome to Milan?

The distance between Rome and Milan is 561 km. The road distance is 570.5 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Milan without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Milan without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €70 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Milan?

The train from Rome Termini to Milan Centrale takes 3h 8m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rome to Milan bus from?

Rome to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Milan train from?

Rome to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Milan?

The best way to get from Rome to Milan is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 7h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Rome to Milan bus arrive?

Rome to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Rome to Milan train arrive?

Rome to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Milan?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Milan is 570 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Rome to Milan.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Milan?

Book your Rome to Milan train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Milan?

Book your Rome to Milan bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Milan?

There are 14311+ hotels available in Milan.

Can I share a ride from Rome to Milan?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Milan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rome to Milan - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Rome to Milan by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, rideshare, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
3h 8m
€70–160
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Milano, San Donato M3bus N539 / ...
8h 40m
€25–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falconebus Autolinee Federico 26A
7h 32m
€27–38
Night train
1. Take the night train from Roma Termini to Milano P.Garibaldinighttrain Ini
7h
€50–75
Drive 570.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Milancar 570.5 km
5h 18m
€88–127
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 510 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Milano, San Donato M3bus N528 / ...
7h 40m
€31–70
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Milanrideshare 571.5 km
6h 57m
€29–32
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
2h 55m
€50–158
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FCO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
3h 50m
€53–141
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane NAP - LIN
3h 51m
€87–190
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FCO - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
4h 35m
€56–205

Rome to Milan by train

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Distance: 561.2 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Milan, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €80–160 and the journey takes 3h 8m. ItaloTreno also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Autolinee Federico operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falcone once a week. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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