How to get from Madrid to Milan
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Milan. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1188 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 4, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1188 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €21Checked Sep 4 | 2h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €155Reading date not recorded | 17h 10m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€21Checked Sep 42h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€155Reading date not recorded17h 10m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid 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.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Milan Malpensaflight
Ryanair·2h 15m
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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Madrid to Milan
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€43October 2026
€17Departures from Madrid to Milan
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:05 and the last at 19:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 19:05 | 19:05 |
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.
- Bus· 23h 05m€78Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairMadrid–Barajas-Milan MalpensaSee live options and dates →
Renfe AVEMadrid-BarcelonaBook →
FlixBusBarcelona-Genoa, Genoa-MilanBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Renfe AVE, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Milan works
Start with a FR flight from Madrid to Milan, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly €21 over 2h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Milan: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Milan?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Milan from Madrid?
About 1188 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Milan cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €49. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Milan?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 15m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Milan?
About 2h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Milan?
Madrid is MAD and Milan is MXP, so this route is usually written MAD to MXP.
Which operators run Madrid to Milan?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, Renfe AVE, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid 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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