How to get from Brussels to Milan
- 697 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 11h 15m
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
11h 15m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€176
Cheapest
12h 25m
direct
Bus
€49
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 6 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Milan. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 697 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
697 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €17Checked Oct 5 | 11h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 12h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€17Checked Oct 511h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€30Omio catalogue, Oct 612h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Milan: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brussels-North → Milanbus
FlixBus·12h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Brussels to Milan
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€17November 2026
€20Departures from Brussels to Milan
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 16:00 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 16:00 | 21:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 00:35 | 23:35 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 18:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:35
- 20:40
- 21:40
- 23:35
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBrussels-North-Milan, Lyon Saint-Exupéry-MilanBook →
Brussels AirlinesBrussels Airport-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Brussels Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Milan works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Brussels-North to Milan, about 12h 25m. In total it's roughly €49 over 12h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Milan: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Milan?
The most useful route takes about 12h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Milan?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 16:00 and the last at 21:00, from Brussels-North, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Milan?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 16:00 and 21:00.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Milan leave from?
Brussels-North with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Milan from Brussels?
About 697 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Milan cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €49. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Brussels to Milan?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Brussels Airlines.
Can you get from Brussels to Milan without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 12h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Milan?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026