How to travel from Copenhagen to Milan, Italy

The distance between Copenhagen and Milan is around 1,538km (956 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 14h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Copenhagen 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.

👋 Also check out MilanCopenhagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB then Lugano and then to Milano Centrale.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €415($415)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Milan.

  • Duration23h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Drive

Drive to Milan.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Distance1,576km (979 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Milan

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Milan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 23h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 14h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €325 ($325).

The distance between Copenhagen and Milan is around 1,538km (956 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,161km (721 miles)

It takes around 15h 15m to get from Copenhagen and Milan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Milan is to drive which takes around 14h 25m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Milan. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB and Lugano. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Snälltåget and Nightjet run train services between Copenhagen and Milan. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 15h 15m, 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 Copenhagen and Milan. It typically takes around 23h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Milan, Milano - Cavalcavia del Ghisallo and Milan - Piazzale Laghi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 23h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Milan. Buses run twice daily and take around 23h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Milan. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB then Lugano and then to Milano Centrale. instead which will take 15h 15m.

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 Copenhagen and Milan. The distance is around 1,576km (979 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Milan is to take the train which takes, on average, 15h 15m and will usually cost around €415 ($415).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Milan

Transport options from Copenhagen to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
15h 15m
€415($415)
every 20 mins1,642km (1,020 miles)
Train via Muenchen Ost1 day 3h
€150($150)
once a week2,051km (1,274 miles)
Bus
23h 45m
€85($85)
twice daily1,538km (956 miles)
Drive
14h 25m
€325($325)
on demand1,576km (979 miles)

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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