How to travel from Madrid to Milan

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Milan

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a train costs an average of €152.

Distance: 1188 km

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€180

Average price

€95

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Cheapest

€194

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7h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 37m

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20h 34m

Average total duration

20h 4m

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30m

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15h 54m

Average total duration

15h 24m

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30m

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3.6 - 7.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 3.0kg

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Ryanair

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from Madrid to Milan

How to get from Madrid to Milan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • iryo06261+BlaBlaCar Bus4732
    6:09 AM24h46
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    6:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    1091One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • iryo06261+BlaBlaCar Bus4732
    6:09 AM24h46
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    6:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    1091One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX1065
    7:40 AM2h05
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:45 AMMilan Malpensa Airport
    1491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • iryo06071+BlaBlaCar Bus4732
    7:22 AM23h33
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    6:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 94763
    10:30 PM31h40
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    6:10 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    1241One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4822 · 4732
    6:30 AM24h25
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    6:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    1351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46314
    4:50 PM2h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    7:05 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    1371One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 5493
    5:40 PM2h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    7:55 PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    1381One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB671
    7:30 AM2h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:40 AMMilan Malpensa Airport
    1481One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Milan.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Milan is a bus with an average price of €95.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Milan:

A bus is €85 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Milan costing on average €180.

A bus is €99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Milan costing on average €194.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 24m.

Bus takes on average 20h 4m.

The Madrid to Milan distance is approximately 1188 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Milan is:
  • Around 88 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air, Air Europa, Vueling, ITA, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, GetJet Airlines, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Air Serbia to go to Milan by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni, Infobus to go to Milan by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air, Air Europa.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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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