Fastest way from Venice to Milan: Train (Trenitalia / Italo), about 2h 16min (from €20). Cheapest: Bus, from €4 (about 3h 5min – 4h). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on October 27, 2026): GoOpti, FlixBus, NTV; main departure point: Venice Port Bus Station.
There are 3 ways to get from Venice 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 | Venice Santa Lucia | €20 | 4 |
| NTV | Train | Venice Santa Lucia | €29 | 11 |
| FlixBus | Bus | Venice Mestre Train Station | €4 | 21 |
| Itabus | Bus | Tronchetto Railway Station | €5 | 2 |
| GoOpti | Bus | Venice Port Bus Station | €381 | 96 |
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Practical tips
High-speed fares rise as the travel date approaches, and last-minute tickets can cost far more than advance ones. Once your dates are fixed, book online and avoid buying at the station on the day.
Both companies serve this route, with different fare rules and departure times. Check both before paying, since the cheaper ticket or the better timing is sometimes with the operator you did not first consider.
Venezia Santa Lucia is on the island, while Venezia Mestre is on the mainland. Read your ticket carefully, because boarding from the wrong one means a rushed transfer or a missed departure.
Coach stops depend on the operator and may not be at the main train station. Look at the exact address in your booking confirmation and plan your way there before the day of travel.
Milan has several stations, such as Centrale and Porta Garibaldi. Check which one your train stops at and where your hotel is, so you can pick the closest metro line and avoid a detour.
The journey experience
Venice to Milan is one of the easiest hops in northern Italy, and you have three real choices: high-speed train, coach or a flight with a stopover. The comparison table on this page lines up times and prices side by side, so you can see in seconds which one fits your day and your budget.
For most independent travellers, the train is the natural pick. Trenitalia and Italo both run the route, with comfortable seats, space for luggage and arrival right in central Milan, so there is no airport transfer to organise. The coach is the budget option: fares can be very low, but it is slower and exposed to road traffic. A flight with a stopover rarely pays off once you add airport transfers and check-in, though it can work if you are connecting onward.
Our advice: book the train early for the best fares, take the coach when budget matters more than speed, and always check the exact departure point on your ticket. Venice has more than one station, so confirm whether you leave from Santa Lucia or Mestre. This route is well served, so you can relax and choose with confidence.
Frequently asked questions — Venice → Milan
The train starts from €20 and typically costs up to €30 with Trenitalia or Italo. A flight with a stopover starts from €30 and typically costs up to €39. The bus is the cheapest option, from €4. Fares vary with the date and how early you book, so check the table for current prices.
The train is the fastest option, at about 2 h 15 to 2 h 25. The bus takes roughly 3 h 05 to 4 h depending on traffic. A flight with a stopover takes about 3 h to 3 h 35 in total, and that is before you add the time to get to and from the airports.
For most travellers the train is the best choice: it is the fastest at about 2 h 15 to 2 h 25, fares start from €20, and it arrives in the city centre. Choose the bus if you want the lowest price, from €4, and do not mind a longer journey.
Most travellers leave from Venezia Santa Lucia, the station on the island at the end of the Grand Canal. Some trains also stop at Venezia Mestre on the mainland. Check the departure station printed on your ticket before you set out, because the two are not in the same place.
Usually not. A flight with a stopover takes about 3 h to 3 h 35 and starts from €30, while the train takes about 2 h 15 to 2 h 25 from €20 and runs from city centre to city centre. A flight only makes sense if you are connecting onward.
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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