The Cost of Driving from Barcelona to Milan
Are you planning a road trip from Barcelona, Catalonia to Milan, Lombardy? The journey can be exciting, but it's important to know the cost of the trip before hitting the road. In this blog post, we'll go through the different routes you can take, the distance, the time it takes, and the cost of each route based on the current gas prices.
Route 1: VIA A7 and A8 - 1050 km
The first route is the most direct, and it takes around 10 hours, depending on traffic. To reach Milan, take the VIA A7 and continue on the A8. The route goes from:
- Barcelona
- Valencia
- Zaragoza
- Girona
- Nice
- Genoa
- Milan
Based on the current gas prices, you'll need around €125 in fuel for this journey, considering a car that consumes 7 liters per 100km.
Apart from gas, the route takes several tolls that add up to €92.60.
Overall, the total cost of this route is around €217.60, considering only gas and toll prices.
Route 2: VIA A16 and A26 - 1200 km
The second route takes a bit longer, around 12h, but it can be more scenic. To reach Milan, take the VIA A16 and continue on the A26. The route goes from:
- Barcelona
- Valencia
- Zaragoza
- Perpignan
- Turin
- Milan
Based on the current gas prices, you'll need around €145 in fuel for this journey, considering a car that consumes 7 liters per 100km.
Apart from gas, the route takes several tolls that add up to €90.50.
Overall, the total cost of this route is around €235.50, considering only gas and toll prices.
Route 3: VIA A75 and A1 - 1370 km
The third route is the longest, but it can be interesting if you want to visit some cities on the way. To reach Milan, take the VIA A75 and continue on the A1. The route goes from:
- Barcelona
- Valencia
- Zaragoza
- Toulouse
- Lyon
- Turin
- Milan
Based on the current gas prices, you'll need around €165 in fuel for this journey, considering a car that consumes 7 liters per 100km.
Apart from gas, the route takes several tolls that add up to €105.80.
Overall, the total cost of this route is around €270.80, considering only gas and toll prices.
Conclusion
All the routes have their pros and cons, and ultimately, the choice depends on your personal preferences. Nevertheless, it's essential to consider how much it will cost you to drive from Barcelona to Milan.
Based on the current gas prices, the most direct route will cost you around €217.60 in fuel and tolls, while the scenic route will cost you around €235.50. The longest route includes some interesting cities but will cost you around €270.80 in fuel and tolls.
Whichever route you choose, buckle up and enjoy the ride!