Route guide

Vienna → Milan

625 km · Austria to Italy · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €25+ by bus

How to travel from Vienna to Milan

There are 4 ways to travel between Vienna and Milan — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€53–153

Duration: 5h 13m

via Railjet, EuroCity

~9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€25–64

Duration: 8h 56m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~18 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€60–195

Duration: 3h 20m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, ITA Airways

~98 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€75–138

Duration: 6h 57m

~106 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Vienna and Milan highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 625 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Austria into Italy. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Vienna to Milan — every option in detail

Vienna to Milan by train

Trains link Vienna (Austria) and Milan (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 5h 13m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Railjet, EuroCity.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €53 to €153. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 98 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~89 kg on this distance.

Vienna to Milan by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vienna and Milan with a typical journey of 8h 56m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €25 when booked in advance, rising to €64 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Vienna to Milan by flight

Flights between Vienna and Milan take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 20m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €60–195. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 98 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vienna to Milan by car

The driving distance from Vienna to Milan is approximately 719 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 6h 57m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €75–138 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Austria–Italy border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 106 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vienna and Milan is approximately 625 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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