How to travel from Prague to Milan, Italy

The distance between Prague and Milan is around 869km (540 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Prague to Milan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Linz Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf then Verona Porta Nuova and then to Milano Centrale.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Campingplatz Obermenzing and then to Milan.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Stoke Travel

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Drive

Drive to Milan.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance885km (550 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Milan

There are several options for getting from Prague to Milan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Prague and Milan is around 869km (540 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 645km (401 miles)

It takes around 11h 40m to get from Prague and Milan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Milan is to drive which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Milan. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Linz Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf, Brennero Brenner and Verona Porta Nuova. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

Czech Railways, Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Austrian Railways (ÖBB), WESTbahn, Trenitalia, Trenord, Trenitalia EuroCity and Nightjet run train services between Prague and Milan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 11h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prague and Milan. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prague to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Campingplatz Obermenzing. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Stoke Travel and RegioJet run regular bus services between Prague and Milan. Buses run once a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Milan. We recommend that you take the train to Linz Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf then Verona Porta Nuova and then to Milano Centrale. instead which will take 11h 40m.

The closest major airport to Milan is Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Milan. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Prague and Milan. The distance is around 885km (550 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Milan is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Prague to Milan

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Milan

Transport options from Prague to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
11h 40m
€115($115)
5 times a day1,022km (635 miles)
Train via Muenchen Hbf17h 40m
€105($105)
once daily1,238km (769 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13hrs
€145($145)
once a week869km (540 miles)
Bus to Milan Lampugnano14h 35m
€44($44)
once a week1,111km (690 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€160($160)
on demand885km (550 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Prague and Milan

Train operators

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Bus companies

Airports near Milan

The following major airports near Milan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Milan
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Milan
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Milan