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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 397 miles (640 km)
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$180 Average price | $342 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $359 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg 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 Paris to Milan:
A bus is $121 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Milan costing on average $180 (€145).
A bus is $283 (€227) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Milan costing on average $342 (€274).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Milan
How to get from Paris to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
309311:50 PM12h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:20 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 309311:50 PM12h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:20 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92873:25 PM6h42Paris Gare de Lyon10:07 PMMilan Centrale$1811One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus10:00 PM12h40Paris, Porte Maillot10:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$371One-way0 transfers- 30916:00 PM12h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:15 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$501One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:40 AM13h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)9:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$601One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Paris to Milan
Travelers in Europe journey from Paris to Milan frequently for both business and leisure. It is convenient to travel from Rome to Milan by plane, train or bus with direct routes departing multiple times per day. Key departure points in Paris include Gare Paris Bercy bus station, Paris Gare de Lyon train station, and Paris Orly and Paris Beauvais airports.
Trains from Paris to Milan | Buses from Paris to Milan | Flights from Paris to Milan
Paris to Milan Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€31 |
12:30 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€78 |
7:09 h |
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€70 |
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What is the best way to travel from Paris to Milan?
Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Milan
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Paris to Milan. Buses traveling from Paris to Milan depart from either Paris' Porte Maillot, Gare Routière Galliéni, or Quai de Bercy bus station and take at least 12 and a half hours to arrive at Milan's Lampugnano bus station. At least 4 buses travel from Paris to Milan every day. All buses travel from Paris to Milan overnight. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Milan include Baltour, Ouibus, and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Paris to Milan
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Milan. Flights depart from either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport and arrive at either Milan's Linate or Malpensa airport after 1:25 h of flight time. Taking a flight from Paris to Milan is significantly faster than taking the train or bus even when traveling to and from Paris and Milan's airports is taken into consideration. Airlines that travel directly from Paris to Milan include EasyJet, Air France, and Alitalia.
Most popular way to travel from Paris to Milan
Taking a flight is by far the most popular way to travel from Paris to Milan. Taking a flight, even when traveling to and from Paris and Milan's airports is considered, is at least 2 and a half hours faster than traveling from Paris to Milan by train and at least 8 hours faster than taking the bus. At least 25 flights travel directly from Paris to Milan every day, which are usually cheaper than buying a train ticket.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Milan:
A bus is $121 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Milan costing on average $180 (€145).
A bus is $283 (€227) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Milan costing on average $342 (€274).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
- Around 106 flights per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Milan Porta Garibaldi.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with easyJet, Malta Air, Vueling, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, ITA, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Air Baltic, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Airhub Airlines, Luxair to go to Milan by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SBB, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Regionale to go to Milan by train.
- 27 direct flights per day with easyJet, Malta Air, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, ITA.
- 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale.
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