The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Buses per day
10
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 €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 10 buses that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Milan on Tue, Feb 10, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 10 the direct buses cover the 249 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Tue, Feb 10 the slowest buses will take 3 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.
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Compare bus, train, 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 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €103.
Distance: 249 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price | €109 Average price |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 7h 30m 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, February 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 12h40 | 10:55 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h20 | 3:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, February 10 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h40 | 5:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 7h55 | 10:55 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h30 | 7:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 3h40 | 6:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 25m. 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 01:15, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 249 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 249 km |
Average bus duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 01:15 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee from Florence Santa Maria Novella to MilanYou can travel by bus between Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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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