There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Vatican City by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
3h 4m€65–130Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milan to Rome572.6 km
7h€27–32Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus Bergamo
7h 58m€31–61Drive 571.3 km
- Drive from Milan to Romecar 571.3 km
5h 17m€104–149Bus #2
- Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N528 / ...
7h 58m€53–85
Milan to Vatican City by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Vatican City is to rideshare which costs €27 - €32 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Vatican City is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €65 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Milano, San Donato M3 and arriving at Termini via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Roma Termini. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Milan and Vatican City is 561 km. The road distance is 571.3 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Vatican City without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €65 - €130.
The train from Milan Centrale to Rome Termini takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Milan to Vatican City bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Milano, San Donato M3 station.
Milan to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Vatican City is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Vatican City?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 3h 4m. ItaloTreno also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni once daily. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Milan to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–32
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Vatican City bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Milan to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Vatican City is 571 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Milan to Vatican City.
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There are 21218+ hotels available in Vatican City.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Vatican City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.