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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£94
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£94
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
4 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
4 h 23 m
Trains on 23 Sept
3
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Annecy to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy to Milan will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £94.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 3 trains from Annecy to Milan, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 244 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
EuroCity 47
EuroCity 45
EuroCity 41
EuroCity 47
EuroCity 45
EuroCity 41Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, while a flight costs an average of £318.
Distance: 244 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price Cheapest | £318 Average Price | £36 Average Price | £149 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Milan:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Annecy to Milan costing on average £36.
A train is £285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy to Milan costing on average £318.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Coach takes on average 6h 1m.
Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £149 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £116. The journey takes 5h 2m versus 3h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Annecy to Milan trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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EuroCity 45 | 13:27 Geneva station | 4h23 | 17:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 47 | 18:27 Geneva station | 4h23 | 22:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
EuroCity 41 | 5:27 Geneva station | 4h23 | 9:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Annecy to Milan run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 244 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 244 km |
Average train duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 4:46 |
Last train 19:10 |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Milano Centrale -> Duomo, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Annecy to Milan by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Annecy to Milan trains use the Annecy to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Porta Garibaldi. Use this guide to compare Annecy and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Annecy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Freti, L'Etage
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Annecy. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Annecy. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Annecy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Annecy: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Annecy: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre, Best Western Hotel International Annecy, Hotel des Alpes.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
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