How to travel from Bucharest to Milan, Italy

The distance between Bucharest and Milan is around 1,356km (843 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bucharest to Milan by plane, train 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 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milan Bergamo (BGY).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byWizz Air+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Keleti then Zuerich Hb and then to Milano Centrale.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Milan.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Distance1,631km (1,014 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucharest and Milan

There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Milan by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 3h 25m.

The distance between Bucharest and Milan is around 1,356km (843 miles).

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Bucharest and Milan by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Milan is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Milan. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bucharest to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Keleti and Zuerich Hb. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Swiss Railways run train services between Bucharest and Milan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 5h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bucharest and Milan. We recommend that you fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milan Bergamo (BGY). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bucharest and Milan. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and arrive at Milan Bergamo (BGY). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bucharest and Milan with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.

Wizz Air, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT, Air France, KLM, Tarom and Turkish Airlines fly between Bucharest and Milan. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and and arrive into Milan Bergamo (BGY). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.

The flight from Bucharest to Milan typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 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 Bucharest and Milan. The distance is around 1,631km (1,014 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Milan is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Bucharest to Milan

Compare travel optionsbetween Bucharest and Milan

Transport options from Bucharest to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 25m
€130($130)
every 30 mins1,356km (843 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP)3h 30m
€155($155)
every 30 mins1,432km (890 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN)4h 5m
€295($295)
hourly1,571km (976 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
€195($195)
hourly1,406km (874 miles)
Train
1 day 5h
€220($220)
once daily2,119km (1,316 miles)
Drive
17h 35m
€295($295)
on demand1,631km (1,014 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