What is the distance between Cologne and Milan?

Cologne and Milan are 392 miles (631 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Milan?

If you're headed to Milan from Cologne, chances are that your bus will depart from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Lampugnano. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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Next departures to Milano

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: July 10 at 4:50am
Departure city: Cologne
Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Arrival time: July 10 at 4:50pm
Destination city: Milano
Destination location: Lampugnano bus station
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h
Departure time: July 10 at 10:14am
Departure city: Cologne
Departure location: Hbf
Arrival time: July 11 at 6:35am
Destination city: Milano
Destination location: Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)
Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 21m
Departure time: July 10 at 4:50am
Departure city: Cologne
Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Arrival time: July 10 at 8:05pm
Destination city: Milano
Destination location: Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h 15m
Departure time: July 10 at 3:25pm
Departure city: Cologne
Departure location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
Arrival time: July 11 at 9:30am
Destination city: Milano
Destination location: Lampugnano
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 5m
Departure time: July 10 at 10:14am
Departure city: Cologne
Departure location: Hbf
Arrival time: July 11 at 6:25am
Destination city: Milano
Destination location: Aeroporto Malpensa T2
Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 11m

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $280	Average Duration17h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train	Average Price$62 - $94	Average Duration20h 11m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$44 - $93	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Milan

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Milan. The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

9h 10mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest ticket

26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Milano: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$95

Average bus trip duration17h 10m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure12:05am

Distance387 miles (623 km)

Latest bus departure11:55pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,466 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,463 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Infobus, MarinoBus, Ecolines, RegioJet

Cologne to Milan Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Cologne to Milan.

Bus service from Cologne to Milan will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Milan from Cologne, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Milan?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Milan

A - Lampugnano

B - Linate Airport

C - Piazza I Maggio, 1

D - Malpensa Airport

E - Milan San Donato Bus Station

F - Molino Dorino

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cologne - Milan

What is the distance between Cologne and Milan?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Milan?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/07

$70

07/08

$145

Today

$77

07/10

$69

07/11

$77

07/12

$80

07/13

$77

07/14

$64

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Milano was searched and found on Jul 14, 2025 with a price of $64

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Milano, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $64 to $246 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Milano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-07-14.

Usually Comuto Pro (BlaBlaCar Bus) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Cologne to Milan but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cologne to Milan, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Milan.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cologne to Milan while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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Bus Cologne to Milano: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Milan?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cologne - Milan

What is the distance between Cologne and Milan?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Milan?

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