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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£105
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£153
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
21 h
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
22 h 58 m
Buses on 17 Sept
10
Distance
993 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Milan will cost around £153 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £105.
To travel from Bilbao to Milan you need to make at least one change.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £47, while a coach costs an average of £85.
Distance: 993 km
| Coach | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£85 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £186 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 3m Average total duration 20h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Milan:
A flight is £37 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bilbao to Milan costing on average £85.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Coach takes on average 20h 33m.
Tickets start at around £85 compared to roughly £186 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £101. The journey takes 20h 33m versus 13h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Milan coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 24h55 | 5:25 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 27h25 | 7:55 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 24h20 | 7:10 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 28h50 | 11:40 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 29h05 | 11:55 Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
95920 · 5709 | 8:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 28h30 | 12:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 28h20 | 13:20 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:05 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 21h00 | 19:05 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:10 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 21h20 | 19:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:25 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 23h15 | 21:40 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
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Buses from Bilbao to Milan run on average 10 times per day, taking around 20h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £14 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 993 km distance in 20h 25m.
Distance 993 km |
Average bus duration 20h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 20h 25m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
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Historic Milanese restaurant famed for ossobuco and Risotto alla Milanese. Formal, old-school atmosphere with strong ties to local culinary tradition.
Traditional trattoria celebrated for classic Milanese dishes including cotoletta and cassoeula. Warm, established venue with a loyal local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining run higher than many cities, but public transport is affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) -> Milano Stazione Centrale FS, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao 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.

Most Bilbao to Milan buses use the Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato). Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several nearby cafes and restaurants.
Wi-Fi is available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea. ATMs are available at nearby locations.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
Available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea: Ramps and designated areas for accessibility.
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
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