There are 11 ways to get from Milan to Spain by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, car ferry, rideshare, 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.
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MXP - BCN
5h 4m€23–109Train
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
10h 36m€134–263Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h€65–130Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelonacarferry
23h 36m€95–153Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane MXP - PMI
4h 45m€32–190Fly Milan Linate Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LIN - BCN
4h 32m€33–196Fly Milan Linate Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LIN - MAD
5h 3m€74–216Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BGY - BCN
5h 16m€46–217Fly Milan Linate Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane LIN - PMI
6h 23m€57–217Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Milan to Barcelone914.8 km
11h 21m€55Drive 916.6 km
- Drive from Milan to Barcelonacar 916.6 km
10h 32m€149–215
Milan to Spain by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Spain is to rideshare which costs €55 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €30 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Spain. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
The distance between Milan and Spain is 783 km. The road distance is 916.6 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Spain without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs €130 - €270.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Milan to Spain, including transfers.
Milan to Spain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Spain train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Spain is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €200 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Spain?
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Barcelona - North Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 15h. FlixBus also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–90
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21–100
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–160
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–230
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200–380
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Milan to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Spain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Milan to Spain train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Spain is 917 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Milan to Spain.
Book your Milan to Spain train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Milan to Spain bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Spain. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.