How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Milan

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Milan

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $85.

Distance: 322 miles (519 km)

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$235

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$165

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$65

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5h 23m

Average total duration

4h 53m

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30m

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5h 10m

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2h 10m

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3h 0m

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11h 56m

Average total duration

11h 26m

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30m

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CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.1kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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from Frankfurt am Main to Milan

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Milan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 AM11h25
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    7:15 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 AM11h25
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    7:15 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU25404
    9:10 AM1h10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:20 AMMilan Linate Airport
    $2961One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnECE 151
    8:02 AM7h48
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    3:50 PMMilan Centrale
    $2191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2557+TrenitaliaEuroCity 65
    8:50 AM8h05
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    4:55 PMMilan Centrale
    $2991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnECE 151+TrenitaliaEuroCity 65
    8:02 AM8h53
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    4:55 PMMilan Centrale
    $2991One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM10h45
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:15 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM9h35
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    4:50 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM11h00
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    10:00 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $1151One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH246
    6:55 AM1h20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:15 AMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $2571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiEN8816
    10:00 PM1h20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:20 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $2511One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH5638
    10:00 PM1h20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:20 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $2571One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Frankfurt am Main to Milan, 67,78% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Milan, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Milan

Travel to Milan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Milan.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Milan is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Milan:

A flight is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Milan costing on average $29 (€24).

A flight is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Milan costing on average $85 (€69).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 45m.

Bus takes on average 9h 35m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Milan is approximately 322 miles (519 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Milan is:
  • Around 57 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt South station and arrive in Milan Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee to go to Milan by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, ITA, Air Dolomiti, Malta Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Cityjet, Swiss, Austrian Airlines to go to Milan by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 27 direct flights per day with easyJet, Lufthansa, ITA, Air Dolomiti, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, Cityjet.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Como, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.
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