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Milan is Italy's business and fashion hub, 477 kilometres (296 miles) up the country from Rome. The Duomo and the Navigli canals are the big draws for visitors. Flying gets you from Rome to Milan in 3h 10m. Overland, the bus is the cheapest option at $11 (€9.50), though the train is much quicker.
Distance from Rome to Milan
Rome and Milan are about 477 km (296 miles) apart, and the journey itself covers around 574 km by road. Depending on the option, the trip takes between 2h 50m and 8h 50m.
3 ways to travel from Rome to Milan
There are three ways to travel from Rome to Milan. You can choose between the bus, flight, and train. The journey takes 2h 50m–7h 10m and the quickest way is by train. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at $8.30 (€7.30).
incl. transfers — see itinerary
- Rome City Centre→Fiumicino Airport1h
- Rome→Milan1h 10m
- Linate Airport→Milan City Centre1h
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Rome to Milan by Bus
The bus is a good alternative when the trains from Rome to Milan are too expensive on the day of your trip. While buses are subject to traffic and some bus departures can get delayed, there are still some advantages.
Although not as spacious as the trains, the buses can still be comfortable. There are also several night buses on this trip, so you get to save daytime and a night on accommodation.
More importantly, bus tickets are cheaper than train tickets. If you don’t mind the long travel, you can spend 7h 10m - 8h 50m on the bus for just $11 (€9.50). We suggest taking this bus instead of the Intercity train that costs thrice as much.
Departure and arrival station
All buses depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station just beside the train station with the same name.
Same as the train, the buses also have two arrival points in Milan. The main bus station is Lampugnano Bus Station, located 10 km northwest of the city centre. You can also get off at San Donato Bus Stop on the southeast side of Milan centre.
Bus schedule from Rome to Milan
Rome to Milan by Flight
A flight from Rome to Milan takes only a little over an hour, but that doesn’t include yet the travel time to and from the airport and the waiting time for your flight.
While the overall costs for this option are cheaper than any of the trains, this option includes several transfers. For this route, we suggest taking a direct high-speed train.
Do you still want to take a flight? Read on for a step-by-step guide.
TIP: If you decide to travel by plane, please consider including a carbon compensation fee to reduce your impact on the environment.
Step 1: Rome City Centre to Fiumicino Airport
Flights from Rome to Milan depart from Fiumicino Airport, located some 30 km southwest of the city centre.
The cheapest way to get to Fiumicino Airport is by bus. There are several airport buses available for this route, but we recommend travelling with Terravision because of their good reviews.
Travel time with the bus is around 45 minutes. Terravision buses depart from Roma Termini at least once every hour from 04:30 to 12:20. A bus ticket costs $6.80 (€6.00).
Other options from Rome city centre to Fiumicino Airport include a 30-minute train that costs $16 (€14) and a 40-minute taxi or Uber with rates from $55 (€48).
Step 2: Rome to Milan by Flight
ITA Airways operates multiple daily flights from Rome to Milan. Airfares start from $38 (€33), but they can get up to $110 (€98). You can get to Milan in just 1h 10m.
Flights arrive at Linate Airport, located 7 km east of Milan city centre.
Step 3: Linate Airport to Milan City Centre
The cheapest way to get from Linate Airport to Milan city centre is by bus. Several companies offer bus trips to different areas in Milan centre. From Linate, you can take Bus Line 73 to Duomo M1 M3 in 1 hour for $1.70 (€1.50). This bus is available daily from 05:00 to 24:00.
There are also buses available to Milan Centrale Station for $5.70 (€5.00). Travel time is just 25 minutes.
Alternatively, you can take an Uber Black. Milan is one of the few Italian cities where Uber is allowed. You can easily hail one as long as you have the app on your phone. Rates for a 2-seater car start from $29 (€25).
We don’t really recommend taking an airport taxi for this route because fares can be expensive. Taxi fares start from $38 (€33) for the 20-minute journey.
Flight tickets are available on Bookaway.
Rome to Milan by Train
If you want to save on costs, we recommend taking an overnight train from Rome to Milan. There is one Intercity train that departs at 23:00 and arrives the next day at 09:00. This train is the cheapest at $60 (€53), and although not a sleeper train, it’s comfortable enough for a good night’s sleep.
The rest of the trains available on this route are high-speed trains. See below for more details on the different kinds of trains that you can choose from:
- Intercity trains are the slowest option because they stop in every city, but they are also the cheapest at $71 (€62). Apart from one overnight train, there are 4 other departures during the day. Some trains require 1 transfer, so the travel time takes 7-9.5 hours.
- Italo trains are high-speed trains with at least 4 departures per hour from early morning to night. This train is a bit cheaper than Frecciarossa with ticket prices from $56 (€49).
- Frecciarossa trains are the most expensive that cost $110 (€95). Travel time is also 3-4 hours, so we suggest taking the cheaper Italo trains with the same travel time.
Departure and arrival station
Most of the trains depart from Roma Termini, 2 km from the famous Colosseum. There are also some trains departing from Roma Tiburtina.
In Milan, there are also multiple arrival stations. The main train station is Milan Centrale, about 4 km north of Milan Cathedral. Some Italo trains also arrive at Milan Rogoredo, located in the southeast of Milan city centre.
Train schedule from Rome to Milan
Train tickets are available on Bookaway.
ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
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.
Rounding it up
That's the full picture for getting from Rome to Milan, roughly 477 kilometres (296 miles) apart. In all, there are 3 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $11 (€9.50). The quickest trip takes 2h 50m.
Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance from Rome to Milan?
The distance from Rome to Milan is 477 kilometres (296 miles).
What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Milan?
Journey times from Rome to Milan overlap: bus 7h 10m - 8h 50m, flight 3h 10m, train 2h 50m - 4h. Depending on the departure, no single option is always the fastest.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Milan?
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Milan is by bus with ticket costs starting from €9.50.
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