The cheapest and fastest coaches from Basel to Milan
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basel to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Milan will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
Of the 13 buses that leave Basel for Milan every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
47447:405h30Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)13:10Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£361One-way0 changes
47404:155h15Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)9:30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£361One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:005h15Basel, Bahnhof2:15Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£421One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:455h05Basel, Bahnhof16:50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£431One-way0 changes
FlixBus16:055h55Basel, Bahnhof22:00Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£431One-way0 changes
FlixBus2:054h20Basel, Bahnhof6:25Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£821One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:304h20Basel, Bahnhof16:50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£431One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:554h45Basel, Bahnhof10:40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£811One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:455h05Basel, Bahnhof16:50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£431One-way0 changes
FlixBus2:505h15Basel, Bahnhof8:05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£821One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Milan
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Basel to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 264 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£29 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price | £346 Average Price |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 45m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Milan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Milan coaches for today, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4740 | 4:15 Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 5h15 | 9:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 Basel, Bahnhof | 4h45 | 10:40 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Basel, Bahnhof | 5h50 | 13:20 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
4744 | 7:40 Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 5h30 | 13:10 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 Basel, Bahnhof | 5h40 | 15:05 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Basel, Bahnhof | 6h00 | 16:50 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 Basel, Bahnhof | 5h05 | 16:50 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 Basel, Bahnhof | 4h20 | 16:50 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
252 | 14:05 Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 6h35 | 20:40 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:05 Basel, Bahnhof | 5h55 | 22:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 Basel, Bahnhof | 5h15 | 2:15 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Basel, Bahnhof | 5h25 | 4:50 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 24 May | |||||
FlixBus | 2:05 Basel, Bahnhof | 4h20 | 6:25 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 Basel, Bahnhof | 5h15 | 8:05 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Basel to Milan by train, coach or flight
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee or Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe to find the best option for your trip from Basel to Milan.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Basel to Milan.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee or Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe to find the best option for your trip from Basel to Milan.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Basel to Milan.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basel to Milan
Buses from Basel to Milan run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 264 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 264 km |
Average bus duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe from Basel to MilanYou can travel by bus between Basel to Milan with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Basel to Milan coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Milan by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Milan
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
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