Fastest way from Rome to Milan: Flight, about 1h 10min (from €64). Cheapest: Bus, from €6 (about 6h 55min – 8h 30min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on October 27, 2026): NTV, Alitalia, FlixBus; main departure point: Rome Termini.
There are 3 ways to get from Rome to Milan
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Companies selling this route on 12Go
Offers listed on 12Go on October 27, 2026 for a departure on November 17, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.
| Company | Mode | Departs from | From | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | Train | Rome Termini | €39 | 10 |
| NTV | Train | Rome Termini | €58 | 75 |
| FlixBus | Bus | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | €6 | 27 |
| Itabus | Bus | Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni | €11 | 7 |
| Autoservizi Salemi | Bus | Rome Tiburtina | €27 | 2 |
| Marino | Bus | Rome Tiburtina | €49 | 2 |
| Wizz Air Malta | Flight | Leonardo da Vinci Airport | €56 | 1 |
| AeroItalia | Flight | Leonardo da Vinci Airport | €59 | 1 |
| Alitalia | Flight | Leonardo da Vinci Airport | €66 | 29 |
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Practical tips
Fares on Frecciarossa and Italo climb as seats fill. Book as soon as your dates are fixed, especially in high season, and compare both companies so you never pay the last-minute price for a trip that was cheaper days earlier.
Rome has two major stations, Roma Termini and Roma Tiburtina. Many high-speed trains call at both, so read your ticket carefully and choose the one closest to your hotel before you pay.
In Milan, most high-speed trains arrive at Milano Centrale, but some stop at Milano Porta Garibaldi or Rogoredo. Confirm the arrival station on your booking and plan your metro connection to your accommodation.
A flight looks fast, but add the airport transfer at both ends, check-in and security. Weigh this against the city-centre train before you decide, and watch the baggage rules on low-cost carriers.
The coach is the cheapest way to travel and works well if you are flexible. Consider an overnight departure to save a hotel night, and check the exact bus stop in both cities before you go.
The journey experience
Rome to Milan is Italy's busiest north-south corridor, and you have three real choices: high-speed train, domestic flight or coach. The comparison table on this page puts them side by side, so you can see at a glance which one fits your budget and your schedule before you read any further.
The high-speed train is the default for most independent travellers. Trenitalia (Frecciarossa) and Italo both run the route, with comfortable reserved seats, power sockets, luggage racks and city-centre to city-centre travel with no airport transfers. The plane is the quickest in the air, but you must add airport transfers, check-in and security, which narrows the gap. The coach is the cheapest option, with operators such as FlixBus, and suits flexible travellers who prefer to save money over time, ideally on an overnight run.
Your best option is usually the train booked ahead: fares rise sharply close to departure, so reserve early and compare both companies. Choose the coach only if budget matters more than time. Check the departure station for Rome and the arrival station for Milan before you pay, because both cities have several. Booking online gives you instant confirmation, so you can travel without stress.
Frequently asked questions — Rome → Milan
The coach is the cheapest option, from €6 and typically up to €7. The plane starts from €64 and typically goes up to €70. The train (Trenitalia or Italo) starts from €39 and typically reaches €64, with early booking giving the best fares.
The train takes about 3 hours, from 2 h 55 to 3 h 25 depending on the service. The flight is about 1 h 10 in the air, before airport transfers and check-in. The coach is the slowest, taking between 7 and 9 hours.
For most travellers the high-speed train is the best choice: about 3 hours, city centre to city centre, from €39 when booked ahead. Fly only if the fare suits you and you are happy with airport transfers. Take the coach if your budget is tight.
The train is much faster, at about 3 hours against 7 to 9 hours by coach. The coach is far cheaper, from €6 against from €39 by train. Choose the train to save time, and the coach if saving money matters most.
Rome has several stations, mainly Roma Termini and Roma Tiburtina, and many high-speed trains call at both. Check the departure station on your ticket before you pay. Trenitalia and Italo both serve the route, so compare them for the timing and fare that suit you.
Why visit Milan?
- ✓ Climb the rooftop terraces of the Duomo for a close-up view of its spires and, on clear days, the Alps
- ✓ See Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie (book weeks ahead)
- ✓ Shop and people-watch in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, then head to the Quadrilatero della Moda
- ✓ Enjoy aperitivo along the Navigli canals, with Spritz and buffet snacks at sunset
- ✓ Catch an opera or ballet at La Scala, or visit its museum on a rainy afternoon
When to visit Milan?
April to June and September to October — mild temperatures, fewer rainy days, and no summer heat or winter fog
What to do in Milan?
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