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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 19 Sept
£22
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£30
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 45 m
Buses on 19 Sept
10
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Monterosso al Mare to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monterosso al Mare to Milan will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 10 buses from Monterosso al Mare to Milan, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 151 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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 train as it is the most popular option from Monterosso al Mare to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, while a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 151 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Monterosso al Mare to Milan:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Monterosso al Mare to Milan costing on average £23.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around £23 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £28. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 3h 10m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
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 Monterosso al Mare to Milan coaches for today, Friday 18 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 | 20:10 Sestri Levante, Piazza Italia | 9h05 | 5:15 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:10 Sestri Levante, Piazza Italia | 7h50 | 4:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
FlixBus | 1:10 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 3h20 | 4:30 Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 5h20 | 6:30 Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 4h25 | 7:55 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 4h30 | 11:40 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 4h45 | 11:55 Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:00 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 3h25 | 18:25 Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 3h55 | 18:55 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:05 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 3h40 | 21:45 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Monterosso al Mare to Milan run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 151 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 151 km |
Average bus duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:58 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Monterosso al Mare 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 Monterosso al Mare to Milan buses use the La Spezia, Via Giosuè Carducci to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2). Use this guide to compare Monterosso al Mare and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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