How to travel from Hamburg to Milan, Italy

The distance between Hamburg and Milan is around 951km (591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamburg to Milan by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Milan Bergamo (BGY).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Basel SBB then Zürich HB and then to Milano Centrale.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Milan.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,109km (689 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Milan

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Milan by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Hamburg and Milan is around 951km (591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 901km (560 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Hamburg and Milan by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Milan is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Milan. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel SBB and Zürich HB. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH, TGV inOui, Nightjet, Urlaubs-Express, Trenitalia, Trenord and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Hamburg and Milan. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 11hrs, 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 Hamburg and Milan. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan, Milano - Cavalcavia del Ghisallo and Milan - Piazzale Laghi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Milan. Buses run twice daily and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Milan. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Milan Bergamo (BGY). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Hamburg and Milan with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Ryanair fly between Hamburg and Milan. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Milan Bergamo (BGY). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Hamburg to Milan typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Milan Bergamo (BGY).

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 Hamburg and Milan. The distance is around 1,109km (689 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Milan is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Milan

Transport options from Hamburg to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
€100($100)
every 30 mins951km (591 miles)
Train + 2 similar
11hrs
€360($360)
every 2 hours1,157km (719 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb15h 15m
€250($250)
twice daily1,236km (768 miles)
Train via Verona16h 55m
€140($140)
once a week1,342km (834 miles)
Bus
18hrs
€64($64)
twice daily1,201km (746 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€200($200)
on demand1,109km (689 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