How to travel from Glasgow to Milan, Italy

The distance between Glasgow and Milan is around 1,555km (966 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Glasgow to Milan by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Milan Linate (LIN)

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Milan Linate (LIN).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated byKLM+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Euston, Marne La Vallee Chessy then Modane and then to Milano Centrale.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €920($925)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange then Paris and then to Milan.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Milan.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €450($450)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Milan

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Milan by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Glasgow and Milan is around 1,555km (966 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,489km (925 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Glasgow and Milan by plane.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Milan is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Milan is to take the bus which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Milan. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Marne La Vallee Chessy and Modane. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

Avanti West Coast, Eurostar, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Trenitalia run train services between Glasgow and Milan. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 13h 35m, 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 Glasgow and Milan. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Shudehill Interchange, Paris, Milan, Milano - Cavalcavia del Ghisallo and Milan - Piazzale Laghi. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Glasgow and Milan. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Milan. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Milan Malpensa (MXP) - via London Gatwick (LGW). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Milan. There is however a flight that goes via London Gatwick (LGW). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Glasgow to Milan typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Milan Malpensa (MXP).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Glasgow to Milan. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Milan Malpensa (MXP). instead which will take 4h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Milan is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €310 ($310).

How do I get from Glasgow to Milan

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Milan

Transport options from Glasgow to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN) + 2 similar
3h 55m
€265($265)
hourly1,570km (975 miles)
Fly4h 10m
€310($310)
every 30 mins1,555km (966 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 40m
€235($235)
every 30 mins1,792km (1,113 miles)
Train
13h 35m
€920($925)
twice a week1,981km (1,231 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
€125($125)
4 times a week2,165km (1,345 miles)
Car and Ferry
20h 20m
€450($450)
every 2 hours1,890km (1,174 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