The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 47 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 €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 5 buses that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Milan on Wed, Nov 12, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct buses cover the 249 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest buses will take 7 h 55 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 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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €103.
Distance: 249 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€29 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price | €174 Average price |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 5m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h20 | 3:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 12 | |||||
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 | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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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 9 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 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 3h 50m.
Distance 249 km |
Average bus duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 00:15 |
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 €11. 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
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Milano (in the station)
- Trattoria San Donato (0.5 km)
- Burger House (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M3 Bus: 121, 132, 133
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station, near the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 1A
- 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
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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