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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel SBB to Milan Centrale
Cheapest price
£110
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
4 h 21 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel SBB to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel SBB to Milan Centrale will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £110.
Of the 6 trains that leave Basel SBB for Milan Centrale every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 46 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 6717:224h28Basel SBB21:50Milan Centrale£1101One-way0 changes- EuroCity 15111:044h46Basel SBB15:50Milan Centrale£1101One-way0 changes
15111:044h46Basel SBB15:50Milan Centrale£1101One-way0 changes- EuroCity 6512:224h33Basel SBB16:55Milan Centrale£1101One-way0 changes
563+158:294h21Basel SBB12:50Milan Centrale£1191One-way1 change
- 563+158:294h21Basel SBB12:50Milan Centrale£1191One-way1 change
- EuroCity 6717:224h28Basel SBB21:50Milan Centrale£1101One-way0 changes
- EuroCity 616:224h28Basel SBB10:50Milan Centrale£1801One-way0 changes
- EuroCity 6512:224h33Basel SBB16:55Milan Centrale£1101One-way0 changes
- EuroCity 15111:044h46Basel SBB15:50Milan Centrale£1101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel SBB to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel SBB to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £94.
Distance: 260 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£110 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £324 Average Price |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Basel SBB to Milan Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel SBB to Milan Centrale trains for today, Sunday 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 559+13 | 6:33 Basel SBB | 4h17 | 10:50 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| 561+301 | 7:33 Basel SBB | 4h17 | 11:50 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| EuroCity 151 | 11:07 Basel SBB | 4h43 | 15:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| EuroCity 173 | 15:04 Basel SBB | 4h46 | 19:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel SBB to Milan Centrale
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Italy
Trains from Basel SBB to Milan Centrale run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:06, the last at 16:30. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 9:06 |
Last train 16:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Basel SBB to Milan Centrale trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Basel SBB and Milan Centrale from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basel SBB to Milan Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel SBB to Milan Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel SBB and Milan Centrale
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- 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.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
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