How to travel from Stockholm to Milan, Italy

The distance between Stockholm and Milan is around 2,216km (1,377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 20h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stockholm to Milan by train, bus, ferry 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 København H, Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB then Lugano and then to Milano Centrale.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €475($475)
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Nynäshamn station then take a ferry to Gdańsk then take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Drive

Drive to Milan.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Distance2,225km (1,383 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Milan

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Milan by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 20h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €475 ($475).

The distance between Stockholm and Milan is around 2,216km (1,377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,651km (1,026 miles)

It takes around 20h 20m to get from Stockholm and Milan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Milan is to take the train which takes around 20h 20m and will set you back approx €475 ($475).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Swedish Railways, Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Snälltåget and Nightjet run train services between Stockholm and Milan. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 20h 20m, 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 Stockholm and Milan. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm 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 once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Stockholm and Milan. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Milan. We recommend that you take the train to København H, Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB then Lugano and then to Milano Centrale. instead which will take 20h 20m.

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 Stockholm and Milan. The distance is around 2,225km (1,383 miles) by road and it will take around 21hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Milan is to take the train which takes, on average, 20h 20m and will usually cost around €475 ($475).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Milan

Transport options from Stockholm to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
20h 20m
€475($475)
every 20 mins2,268km (1,409 miles)
Train via Berlin Hauptbahnhof1 day 7h
€310($310)
3 times a week2,477km (1,539 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
€120($120)
once daily2,216km (1,377 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
2 days
€155($155)
3 times a week2,339km (1,453 miles)
Drive
21hrs
€415($415)
on demand2,225km (1,383 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