More cities in one trip from Milan
Milan (Italy) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 133 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 2 of them are in another country (Switzerland, France). The most searched are Turin, Bologna and Florence; the quickest to reach is Turin, about 1 h 35 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 133 airports with direct flights
- 3 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Milan
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turin · Italy | 129 km | 1 h 35 min | Bus |
| Bologna · Italy | 199 km | 2 h 20 min | Bus |
| Florence · Italy | 250 km | 3 h 25 min | Bus |
| Zurich · Switzerland | 216 km | 3 h 35 min | Bus |
| Venice · Italy | 243 km | 3 h 35 min | Bus |
| Grenoble · France | 272 km | 5 h 15 min | Bus |
| Genoa · Italy | 121 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
| Nice · France | 257 km | 5 h 5 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Milan
Land in Milan, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Milan → Bologna → Florence → Milan
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Milan, 2 nights in Bologna, 1 night in Florence
- About 6 h 55 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Milan → Bologna | 2 h 20 min |
| Bologna → Florence | 1 h 10 min |
| Florence → Milan | 3 h 25 min |
Milan → Bologna → Venice → Milan
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Milan, 2 nights in Bologna, 1 night in Venice
- About 7 h 40 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Milan → Bologna | 2 h 20 min |
| Bologna → Venice | 1 h 45 min |
| Venice → Milan | 3 h 35 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in MilanFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in MilanEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Milan
Airports with direct flights to Milan, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 18
AlicanteBarcelonaBilbaoCastellonFuerteventuraGran CanariaIbizaLa CoruñaLanzaroteMadridMalagaMenorcaPalmaSantanderSevillaTenerifeValenciaZaragoza
Italy 16
AlgheroBariBrindisiCagliariCataniaComiso (Sicily)CrotoneLameziaLampedusaNaplesOlbiaPalermoPescaraReggio CalabriaSalernoTrapani
Greece 13
AthensChaniaCorfuHeraklionKefaloniaKosMykonosPrevezaRhodesSantoriniSkiathosThessalonikiZakynthos
Egitto 5
CairoHurghadaLuxorMarsa AlamSharm El Sheikh
Finland 2
KittiläRovaniemi
Georgia 2
KutaisiTbilisi
Macedonia del Nord 2
OhridSkopje
Norway 2
Harstad-NarvikTromso
Albania 1
Armenia 1
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Bulgaria 1
Plovdiv
Cape Verde 1
Cyprus 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Estonia 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Islanda 1
Israele 1
Kosovo 1
Luxembourg 1
Malta 1
Moldova 1
Montenegro 1
Netherlands 1
Saudi Arabia 1
Jeddah
Slovakia 1
Sweden 1
Switzerland 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Milan?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Turin, Bologna, Florence, Zurich, Venice, Grenoble, Genoa and Nice. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Milan to Turin?
About 1 h 35 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 129 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Milan?
For Milan, Bologna and Florence, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Milan, 2 nights in Bologna, 1 night in Florence), with about 6 h 55 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Milan?
From 133 airports in 41 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Milan is cheap.