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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Barcelona to Milan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 451 miles (726 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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$220 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price | $113 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 9m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 36m Average total duration 23h 36m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Milan:
A bus is $57 (€48) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Barcelona to Milan costing on average $113 (€93).
A bus is $122 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Milan costing on average $177 (€147).
A bus is $165 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Milan costing on average $220 (€182).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 11h 39m.
Ferry takes on average 23h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Milan
How to get from Barcelona to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
45919:10 PM13h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 45919:10 PM13h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY63369:25 PM1h40Barcelona El Prat Airport11:05 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$571One-way0 transfers
Other options
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92878:14 AM13h53Barcelona Sants10:07 PMMilan Centrale$4791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:25 PM13h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:10 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$361One-way0 transfers- 47324:00 PM14h55Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$631One-way0 transfers
- 54152 · 510475:30 PM16h10Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$861One-way1 transfer
- VY63343:50 PM1h40Barcelona El Prat Airport5:30 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$621One-way0 transfers
FR 2695:45 AM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport7:30 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$621One-way0 transfers- VY63385:35 PM1h40Barcelona El Prat Airport7:15 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$671One-way0 transfers
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Travel from Barcelona to Milan: Journey Details
If you are making the journey from Barcelona to Milan, you can choose between flights, trains and buses, depending on your schedule and budget. The fastest route is definitely flying, which takes 1 hour 30 minutes, followed by trains and then buses. However, the overnight bus might suit some travel schedules, and the need for 2 or 3 changes when traveling by train may put some people off.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Milan:
A bus is $57 (€48) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Barcelona to Milan costing on average $113 (€93).
A bus is $122 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Milan costing on average $177 (€147).
A bus is $165 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Milan costing on average $220 (€182).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 11h 39m.
Ferry takes on average 23h 36m.
- Around 102 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Barcelona and arrive in Port of Genoa.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Infobus to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet, GetJet Airlines, Wizz Air, Airhub Airlines, ITA, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Europa, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Air Serbia to go to Milan by flight.
- Travel with Gnv to go to Milan by ferry.
- Travel with AVE, Trenitalia, Renfe Viajeros, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Milan by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Infobus.
- 16 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet, GetJet Airlines, Wizz Air, Airhub Airlines.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Gnv.
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