The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 5 buses that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Milan on Tue, May 12, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 12 the direct buses cover the 249 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Tue, May 12 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus11:40 PM4h20Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo4:00 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 AM4h20Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo8:35 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 AM3h35Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo7:50 AMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 AM6h50Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo11:55 AMMilano, Milan Linate Airport€311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:15 AM4h40Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo6:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 AM3h35Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo7:50 AMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 PM4h20Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo4:00 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 AM4h20Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo8:35 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:15 AM4h40Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo6:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 AM6h50Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo11:55 AMMilano, Milan Linate Airport€311One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €104.
Distance: 249 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price | €104 Average price |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan buses for today, Monday, May 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 12h40 | 11:55 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h20 | 4:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 12 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h40 | 6:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 3h35 | 7:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h20 | 8:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 6h50 | 11:55 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan
Buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 249 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 249 km |
Average bus duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee from Florence Santa Maria Novella to MilanYou can travel by bus between Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
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