- Must visit
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
£49
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
12 h
Average duration
13 h 58 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
630 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Milan will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £49.
Of the 10 buses that leave Cologne for Milan every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 630 km distance in an average of 13 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 30 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 630 km
| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£56 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price | £149 Average Price |
16h 46m Average total duration 16h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Milan coaches for today, Thursday 20 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 23:05 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 14h15 | 13:20 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:30 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 21h25 | 20:55 Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
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FlixBus | 4:50 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 12h00 | 16:50 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 15h30 | 2:50 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 16h15 | 4:50 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:35 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 20h40 | 10:15 Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:35 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 15h30 | 5:05 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
52120 · 4740 | 15:35 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 17h55 | 9:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:35 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 12h35 | 7:10 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Cologne to Milan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 16h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 630 km distance in 12h 0m.
Distance 630 km |
Average bus duration 16h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 0m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 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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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne 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 Cologne to Milan buses use the Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Milano, Aeroporto di Milano Linate. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Elevators, ramps.
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and baggage claim area.
Ticket office support is available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
Available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): 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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