The cheapest and fastest coaches from Essen to Milan
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
15 h 20 m
Average duration
16 h 41 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
685 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Essen to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Milan will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £83.
To travel from Essen to Milan you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Essen to Milan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £134.
Distance: 685 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£67 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price | £152 Average Price |
19h 50m Average total duration 19h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Essen to Milan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Milan coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:40 Essen | 18h10 | 00:50 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:20 Essen | 21h45 | 08:05 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:03 Essen | 17h32 | 09:35 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:30 Essen | 24h25 | 18:55 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:52 Essen | 18h58 | 14:50 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:00 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 18h00 | 21:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Milan
Buses from Essen to Milan run on average 15 times per day, taking around 19h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 685 km distance in 15h 50m.
Distance 685 km |
Average bus duration 19h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 15h 50m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen to MilanYou can travel by bus between Essen to Milan with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Essen to Milan coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen 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.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Essen and Milan
- 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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