There are 8 ways to get from Brussels to Milan by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Brussels to Milan Linate • 3h 49m
Cheapest option
6 alternative options
Fly Brussels to Milan Malpensa • 4h 36m
Train via Paris • 10h 25m
Train • 10h 44m
Bus • 12h 55m
Drive • 8h 59m
Brussels to Milan by train and walk
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Milan is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Milan is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €70 - €320.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Milan station. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Milano Centrale Station via Paris-Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Brussels and Milan is 720 km. The road distance is 876 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Milan without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 25m and costs €230 - €600.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Brussels to Milan, including transfers.
Brussels to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Milan train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Milan is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €70 - €320. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €230 - €600 and takes 10h 25m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 12h 55m.
- Distance: 720 km
- Duration: 3h 49m
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Milan, Italy?
Alitalia, Brussels Airlines and three other airlines fly from Brussels to Milan every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussels to Milano Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris-Est, Strasbourg, and Basel SBB in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €500
Flights from Brussels to Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €460
Flights from Brussels to Milan Malpensa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Charleroi to Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €280
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels to Milan Linate via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
Flights from Brussels to Milan Malpensa via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €800
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Brussels to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €380
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €400
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €550
Flights from Brussels to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €440
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €360
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €110
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €50 - €75
- Comfort
- €55 - €80
- Premium
- €80 - €110
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €150
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €70 - €110
- Comfort
- €85 - €120
- Premium
- €110 - €150
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80 - €120
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110 - €160
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €24 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €40
- 1st Class
- €40 - €60
Train from Paris-Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €95
- 1st Class
- €95 - €130
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110 - €190
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €110 - €150
- 1st Class
- €140 - €190
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €80
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Milano Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel Sbb to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +352 26 58 57 1
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9 - €19
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +393293958604
- info@pistoiaviaggi.com
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
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Brussels to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Brussels to Milan train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Milan is 876 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Brussels to Milan.
Book your Brussels to Milan bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.
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