How to get from Venice to Milan
Why visit Milan?
Milan is Italy’s economic and design capital — the home of the stylish and the rich. Here is where luxury and art collide. It’s the country’s busiest and most vibrant city, but still charming with its few touches of the Old World.
The city boasts a massive collection of old and new art masterpieces and is home to Leonardo da Vinci’s most iconic work, the Last Supper. You’ll find jaw-dropping architecture everywhere you look in Milan — from its more recent skyscrapers to the age-old Milan Cathedral.
What are the 3 ways to travel from Venice to Milan?
There are 3 ways to travel the 280 kilometre (174 miles) distance from Venice to Milan. You can choose between the bus, minivan and train. The journey takes 2 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes and the quickest way is by train. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at €5 ($5.80).
Venice to Milan by Bus
The bus is a cheap alternative to taking the train, albeit slower, when travelling from Venice to Milan.
FlixBus and Itabus offer daily trips that cost around €5 ($5.80). The bus journey from Venice to Milan can take 3 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes.
Departure and arrival station
There are two bus terminals in Venice – one on the island and another one on the mainland.
- If you’re departing from the main tourist area, the nearest bus station is in Tronchetto, located about 3 km west of San Marco. Note, though, that there are also lesser trips from Tronchetto to Milan.
- If you’re coming from the mainland, you can board the bus at Mestre Station. Buses departing from Mestre have convenient travel times and will give you more choices with the departure times.
All buses park at Lampugnano Bus Station, which is still 10 km away from Milan city centre. From here, you can take the Metro to get to almost anywhere in the city.
Bus schedule from Venice to Milan
Venice to Milan by Train
The train is an efficient way to travel from Venice to Milan.
There is at least one departure every hour from 05:57 to 18:09, so you can be flexible with your travel itinerary. Also, the train stations for both cities are accessible because they’re located within the tourist centre.
You can choose from three different kinds of trains:
- Regionale is the cheapest option with fares from €21 ($24.50). That’s half the price of high-speed trains and only an hour slower. Note that all regionale trains are indirect, and you’ll have to make one transfer at Verona Porta Nuova.
- Frecciarossa is the fastest option with a travel time of around 2.5 hours. It’s the most expensive with fares from €47 ($55). However, from 09:00, the only trips available are indirect trips that stop in Bologna Centrale. These trips take up to 3.5 hours and are more expensive at €70 ($81).
- Italo is high-speed like Frecciarossa, but privately owned. A ticket costs €21.50 ($25) for the 2.5-hour journey.
Train schedule from Venice to Milan
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Departure and arrival station
There are two train departure points in the City of Canals.
- If you’re coming from the islands of Venice, you can begin your journey at Santa Lucia Station. This station is located just 2 km west of Piazza San Marco.
- However, if you’re already in mainland Venice, you can also board the train at Mestre Station.
Trains from both stations drop passengers off at Milan Centrale. This station is around 4 km away from Milan Cathedral.
Venice to Milan by Minivan
A minivan ride from Venice to Milan costs around €290 ($335). The minivan journey takes about 4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
There is one company operating on this route: GoOpti.
Minivan options from Venice to Milan
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Rounding it up
We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Venice to Milan. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Venice to Milan
What is the distance from Venice to Milan?
The distance from Venice to Milan is 280 kilometre (174 miles).
What is the fastest way to get from Venice to Milan?
The fastest way to get from Venice to Milan is by train and takes 2 hours 15 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to get from Venice to Milan?
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Milan is by bus with ticket costs starting from €5 ($5.80).
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