Fastest way from Turin to Milan: Train (Trenitalia / Italo), about 0h 47min (from €21). Cheapest: Bus, from €2 (about 1h 30min – 1h 50min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on October 27, 2026): NTV, FlixBus, Autostradale; main departure point: Torino Porta Nuova.
There are 3 ways to get from Turin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTV | Train | Torino Porta Nuova | €21 | 44 |
| FlixBus | Bus | Turin Vittorio Emanuele | €2 | 34 |
| Itabus | Bus | Corso Vittorio Emanuele II | €3 | 12 |
| Marino | Bus | Turin Vittorio Emanuele | €6 | 8 |
| Autostradale | Bus | Turin Corso Bolzano | €12 | 18 |
| Autolinee Federico | Bus | Corso Vittorio Emanuele II | €26 | 1 |
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Practical tips
Fares on Trenitalia and Italo tend to rise as the departure date approaches. If your plans are fixed, book early online to avoid paying full price at the station for a last-minute high-speed seat.
Trenitalia and Italo both run on this route, with different timetables and fares. Check both for the time you want rather than taking the first result, since the cheaper seat is not always on the same company.
Turin and Milan each have several stations. Read the departure and arrival stations on your ticket before leaving, so you do not end up at the wrong one with a connection or a hotel check-in waiting.
Coach stops are not always next to the railway stations. Check the exact boarding point and the drop-off point on your booking, and arrive a little early so you can find the right stop and bay calmly.
A flight with a stopover adds airport transfers, security checks and waiting time. Unless it is part of a longer ticket you already hold, the train or the coach is usually the simpler way to travel between these two cities.
The journey experience
Turin to Milan is one of the easiest hops in northern Italy, and you can tell at a glance which option suits you: the train for speed and comfort, the coach for the smallest budget, and the flight only if it happens to fit a wider plan. The comparison table on this page sets durations and price ranges side by side, so you can decide in seconds.
For most independent travellers, the train is the natural choice. Trenitalia and Italo both serve this corridor, with comfortable seats, luggage racks, power sockets and city-centre stations at both ends. The coach is the budget pick. Its stops can differ from the railway stations, so it suits flexible travellers with light luggage. The flight involves a connection, so it only makes sense when it is part of a longer ticket.
Our advice: if your dates are fixed, book the train ahead, because last-minute fares are the ones that sting. Compare Trenitalia and Italo for the departure time you want. Before leaving, check the station name on your ticket, as both Turin and Milan have more than one station. Once you have done that, the journey is straightforward and stress-free.
Frequently asked questions — Turin → Milan
The coach is the cheapest option, from €2 and typically up to €6. The train starts from €21 and is typically up to €22, with both Trenitalia and Italo available. A flight with a stopover starts from €38 and is typically up to €44, but it is rarely worth it for such a short distance. Compare all three in the table above.
The train is the fastest option, taking between 45 minutes and 1 hour 5 minutes depending on the service. The coach takes about 1 hour 30 to 1 hour 50. A flight with a stopover takes roughly 3 hours 20 to 3 hours 25 overall, so it is much slower than either ground option on this short route.
For most travellers, the train is the best choice: it is the fastest, at around an hour, and runs from city-centre stations with Trenitalia and Italo. The coach is the smart pick if budget matters most, starting from just €2. The flight with a stopover is the slowest option and only suits those already holding a longer ticket.
The main departure point in Turin is Torino Porta Nuova, the city's central station, well connected by metro, tram and bus. Since Turin has more than one station, always check the departure station printed on your ticket. In Milan, trains arrive at a major station, so also confirm your arrival station before you travel.
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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