There are 10 ways to get from Milan to Austria by plane, train, bus, night 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 Milan Malpensa to Vienna
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Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Vienna (VIE)
Cheapest option
Fly Milan Bergamo to Bratislava, train
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Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Bratislava (BTS)
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Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Aspern Nord
8 alternative options
Fly Milan Bergamo to Vienna
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Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Vienna (VIE)
Fly Milan Linate to Munich, train
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Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Munich (MUC)
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Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
Fly Milan Malpensa to Munich, train
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Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Munich (MUC)
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Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
Train
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbf
Bus
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Take the bus from Milan to Vienna Erdberg
Bus via Padova
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Take the bus from Milan Lampugnano M1 to Padua Bus Station
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Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Vienna Main train station
Night train
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Take the night train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Wien Hbf
Drive
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Drive from Milan to Vienna
Milan to Austria by train and subway
The journey time between Milan and Austria is around 10h 48m and covers a distance of around 864 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 1m. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce, ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) and others, the Milan to Austria service departs from Milano Centrale and arrives in Stephansplatz. Typically 15 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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International entry into Austria from Italy
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Austria from Italy
- There are no current restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Austria is currently allowed from Italy.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Austria is 800 555 621.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Austria is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Austria is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 555 621.
No, returning to Italy from Austria is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 28 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Austria is to bus via Padova which costs €30 - €45 and takes 13h 56m.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Austria is to fly which costs €27 - €200 and takes 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Austria. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Stephansplatz via Venezia Mestre and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Milan and Austria is 363 km. The road distance is 856.1 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Austria without a car is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs €90 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Milan to Austria, including transfers.
Milan to Austria train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €27 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €250 and takes 10h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €55 and takes 13h 33m.
The quickest flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Milan to Austria train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
- Distance: 363.3 km
- Duration: 4h 54m
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Austria?
Austrian Airlines, Ryanair and two other airlines fly from Milan to Simmering every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milan to Vienna via Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 10h 48m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €600
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €600
Flights from Milan Linate to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
Flights from Milan Linate to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €750
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €700
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €170
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €210
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €10 - €140
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €370
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Vienna via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €460
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €700
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Milan Linate to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €800
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €220
- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
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 Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
- Phone
- +49 (0) 911 / 240 388 – 22
- info@bahntouristikexpress.de
- Website
- rdc-deutschland.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- BahnTouristikExpress GmbH
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- info@slovakrail.sk
- Website
- zssk.sk
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Aspern Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Regional 2nd Class
- €2 - €4
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €30
- Smart Low Cost
- €19 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
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 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €150
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €140
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €80
- 1st Class
- €100 - €140
Night train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €160 - €370
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €160 - €230
- 1st Class
- €270 - €370
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €110
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €90
- Website
- Nightjet
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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 Milan to Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Milan Lampugnano M1 to Padua Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Padua Bus Station to Vienna Main train station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- RegioJet
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Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Austria is 856 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Milan to Austria.
Ryanair, Swiss, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Vienna Airport.
There are 1680+ hotels available in Austria. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Milan to Milan Malpensa Airport is to train which takes 37 min and costs €11 - €16.