In this in-depth route guide, you'll find the best ways to travel the 305 kilometre distance from Florence to Milan. Whether you prefer the scenic overnight train, a convenient bus+ferry combo, or the fastest flight option — we've got all the details you need.
There are 2 ways to get from Florence to Milan. You can choose between the bus, train. The most affordable option is by bus, starting from $12. The fastest route is by train (1h 45m).
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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Florence to Milan. Although travel time takes longer than the high-speed train, buses are still faster than the regional trains. The journey normally takes around 3h 50m - 5h 50m, depending on the traffic.
There are four bus companies for this route:FlixBus, Itabus, Autolinee Federico and MarinoBus. Both companies have several departures throughout the day.
Travelling from Florence to Milan by train is the easiest way. You can expect a comfortable ride and trains depart 2-4 times per hour.
The first train departs at 07:25 with the last trip at 22:25. Keep in mind that some trips will require you to make one or two transfers along the way.
There are two types of train that you can take from Florence to Milan:
Taking this train is the quickest way to travel from Florence to Milan.
If you want to save money by taking a regional train, you might be better off taking the bus. The regional train is still twice as expensive as the bus, and the journey takes 1-2 hours longer compared to the bus.
ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
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.
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Carbon Footprint
This 305 km journey produces approximately 27 g CO2 by bus. Taking public transport is one of the lowest-emission ways to travel this route.
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