How to get from Rome to Milan
- 478 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h
- 95 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h
direct
Train
€70
Cheapest
9h 15m
direct
Bus
€7
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Milan. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 5h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 478 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
478 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €36Checked Oct 9 | 5h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 3hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 9h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€36Checked Oct 95h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Oct 93h · directSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 99h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Milan: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome → Lamezia Termeflight
Wizz Air Malta·1h 10m - 2Lamezia Terme → MilanflightWizz Air Malta·1h 50m
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.
- Sat, Oct 10€26Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 11€30
- Mon, Oct 12€26Cheapest found
- Tue, Oct 13€26Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 14€26Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 15€30
- Fri, Oct 16€30
- Sat, Oct 17€30
- Sun, Oct 18€30
- Mon, Oct 19€30
- Tue, Oct 20€30
- Wed, Oct 21€30
- Thu, Oct 22€30
- Fri, Oct 23€30
- Thu, Oct 29€30
- Fri, Oct 30€30
- Mon, Nov 2€30
- Tue, Nov 3€30
- Wed, Nov 4€30
- Thu, Nov 5€30
- Fri, Nov 6€30
Departures from Rome to Milan
FlixBus runs 95 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:05 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 95 | 01:05 | 23:50 |
| FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemibus | 19 | 00:15 | 23:50 |
| Trenitaliatrain | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:05
- 02:05
- 04:30
- 05:30
- 06:30
- 07:10
- 07:15
- 07:25
- 07:30
- 08:10
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 08:40
- 09:10
- 09:25
- 09:40
- 10:10
- 10:25
- 10:40
- 11:10
- 12:10
- 12:45
- 13:45
- 14:35
- 14:45
- 15:10
- 15:35
- 16:10
- 16:15
- 16:35
- 16:50
- 17:15
- 17:50
- 18:00
- 18:50
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 20:45
- 21:10
- 21:30
- 21:35
- 21:45
- 21:50
- 22:10
- 22:15
- 22:20
- 22:30
- 22:35
- 22:45
- 22:50
- 23:10
- 23:15
- 23:50
All departuresFlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi
- 00:15
- 00:40
- 06:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:25
- 10:10
- 10:40
- 12:10
- 13:00
- 16:35
- 18:50
- 20:00
- 21:45
- 22:15
- 22:45
- 23:00
- 23:45
- 23:50
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz Air MaltaRome-Lamezia Terme, Lamezia Terme-MilanSee live options and dates →12GoRoma-MilanSee live options and dates →
TrenitaliaRoma-MilanBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air Malta, 12Go, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Milan works
Start with a Wizz Air Malta flight from Rome to Milan, connecting in Lamezia Terme, about 5h 40m. In total it's roughly €47 over 5h 40m, 1 transfer.
Rome to Milan: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Milan?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 5h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Rome to Milan?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:05 and the last at 23:50, from Rome Tiburtina, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Milan?
95 a day with FlixBus, between 01:05 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Milan leave from?
Rome Tiburtina with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Milan from Rome?
About 478 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Milan cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €26 to €30. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Milan?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 5h 40m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Rome to Milan?
About 5h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Rome and Milan?
Rome is FCO and Milan is MXP, so this route is usually written FCO to MXP.
Which operators run Rome to Milan?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air Malta, 12Go, Trenitalia.
Can you get from Rome to Milan without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Milan?
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.
Where to next
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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: Wizz Air Malta
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 6 Oct 2026