How to get from Milan to Frankfurt
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Milan to Frankfurt by price and travel time.
- 518 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 9h 35m
- 22 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 35m
direct
Bus
€38
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Frankfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 518 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
518 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €12Checked Oct 20 | 7h 41mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €34Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 9h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€12Checked Oct 207h 41m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€34Omio catalogue, Oct 209h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan → Frankfurt centralbus
FlixBus·9h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Milan to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 22 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 22 | 00:15 | 23:15 |
All departures
- 00:15
- 01:15
- 05:15
- 06:15
- 07:15
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 17:00
- 18:00
- 18:25
- 19:00
- 19:10
- 19:20
- 19:25
- 19:50
- 20:10
- 20:20
- 20:25
- 20:50
- 21:10
- 23:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 9h 35m€34Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMilan-Frankfurt central, Zurich Airport-Stuttgart AirportBook →
ITA AirwaysMilan Malpensa-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnStuttgart Airport-Frankfurt am MainBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, ITA Airways, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Frankfurt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Milan to Frankfurt central, about 9h 35m. In total it's roughly €38 over 9h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Frankfurt?
The most useful route takes about 9h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Milan to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to Frankfurt?
22 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:15.
How far is Frankfurt from Milan?
About 518 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Frankfurt cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €38. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Milan to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ITA Airways, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Milan to Frankfurt without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 9h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Frankfurt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026