The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Milan
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£100
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Milan will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 50 trains that leave Basel for Milan every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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.
IR 27 2485 | 2485 · S 3 21379 | 21379 · IC 2 1487 | 1487 · S 10 25141 | 2514119:134h10Basel SBB23:23Milan£651One-way4 changes
IR 36 1977 | 1977 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 · S 10 25133 | 25133 · B 523 571 | 57115:074h21Basel SBB19:28Milan£651One-way3 changes
IR 36 1985 | 1985 · IC 2 1487 | 1487 · S 10 25141 | 25141 · B 523 581 | 58119:074h16Basel SBB23:23Milan£661One-way3 changes
IR 27 2477 | 2477 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 · S 10 25133 | 25133 · B 523 571 | 57115:134h15Basel SBB19:28Milan£691One-way4 changes
IR 27 2481 | 2481 · EC 27 | 27 · S 10 25137 | 25137 · B 523 577 | 57717:134h10Basel SBB21:23Milan£731One-way4 changes
IR 36 1961 | 1961 · EC 301 | 301 · B 2 2023 | 20237:074h06Basel SBB11:13Milan£1061One-way2 changes
IR 36 1977 | 1977 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 · B 2 2055 | 205515:074h06Basel SBB19:13Milan£1061One-way2 changes
IR 27 2485 | 2485 · S 3 21379 | 21379 · IC 2 1487 | 1487 · S 10 25141 | 2514119:134h10Basel SBB23:23Milan£651One-way4 changes
IR 27 2479 | 2479 · EC 25 | 25 · S 10 25135 | 25135 · B 523 575 | 57516:134h10Basel SBB20:23Milan£791One-way4 changes
IR 27 2483 | 2483 · EC 29 | 29 · S 10 25139 | 25139 · B 523 579 | 57918:134h10Basel SBB22:23Milan£731One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Milan
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Basel to Milan 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 train which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 264 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£110 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £346 Average Price |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 45m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Milan trains for today, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 151 | 11:06 Basel SBB | 4h44 | 15:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
151 | 11:06 Basel SBB | 4h44 | 15:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323+ EuroCity 173+ S11 TRENORD 25073 | 12:04 Basel SBB | 8h17 | 20:21 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323+ EuroCity 123+ S11 TRENORD 25071 | 12:04 Basel SBB | 7h47 | 19:51 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323+ EuroCity 123+ S11 TRENORD 25073 | 12:04 Basel SBB | 8h17 | 20:21 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 65 | 12:30 Basel SBB | 4h25 | 16:55 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
65 | 12:30 Basel SBB | 4h25 | 16:55 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 173 | 15:04 Basel SBB | 4h46 | 19:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
173 | 15:04 Basel SBB | 4h46 | 19:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1977 | 1977 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 · B 2 2055 | 2055 | 15:07 Basel SBB | 4h06 | 19:13 Milan | 2 changes | |
IR 36 1981 | 1981 · EC 27 | 27 · S 10 25137 | 25137 · B 523 577 | 577 | 17:07 Basel SBB | 4h16 | 21:23 Milan | 3 changes | |
IR 27 2481 | 2481+ IR VAE 2037 | 2037+ EC 27 | 27 · S 10 25137 | 25137 | 17:13 Basel SBB | 4h10 | 21:23 Milan | 4 changes | |
EuroCity 67 | 17:30 Basel SBB | 4h20 | 21:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1983 | 1983 · EC 29 | 29 · S 10 25139 | 25139 · B 523 579 | 579 | 18:07 Basel SBB | 4h16 | 22:23 Milan | 3 changes | |
IR 27 2483 | 2483+ IR VAE 2039 | 2039+ EC 29 | 29 · S 10 25139 | 25139 | 18:13 Basel SBB | 4h10 | 22:23 Milan | 4 changes | |
IR 36 1957 | 1957 · EC 11 | 11 · S 10 25113 | 25113 · B 523 519 | 519 | 5:07 Basel SBB | 4h21 | 9:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
IR 36 1959 | 1959 · EC 13 | 13 · S 10 25115 | 25115 · B 523 523 | 523 | 6:07 Basel SBB | 4h21 | 10:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
IR 27 2459 | 2459 · EC 13 | 13 · S 10 25115 | 25115 · B 523 523 | 523 | 6:16 Basel SBB | 4h12 | 10:28 Milan | 4 changes | |
EuroCity 61 | 6:30 Basel SBB | 4h20 | 10:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
61 | 6:30 Basel SBB | 4h20 | 10:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1961 | 1961 · EC 301 | 301 · S 10 25117 | 25117 · B 523 527 | 527 | 7:07 Basel SBB | 4h21 | 11:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
IR 36 1961 | 1961 · EC 301 | 301 · B 2 2023 | 2023 | 7:07 Basel SBB | 4h06 | 11:13 Milan | 2 changes | |
IR 27 2461 | 2461 · EC 301 | 301 · S 10 25117 | 25117 · B 523 527 | 527 | 7:13 Basel SBB | 4h15 | 11:28 Milan | 4 changes | |
IR 26 2315 | 2315+ EuroCity 19+ S11 TRENORD 25055 | 8:04 Basel SBB | 7h47 | 15:51 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
IR 26 2315 | 2315+ EuroCity 19+ S11 TRENORD 25057 | 8:04 Basel SBB | 8h17 | 16:21 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
IR 26 2315 | 2315+ EuroCity 19+ S11 TRENORD 25059 | 8:04 Basel SBB | 8h47 | 16:51 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
IR 36 1963 | 1963 · EC 15 | 15 · S 10 25119 | 25119 · B 523 533 | 533 | 8:07 Basel SBB | 4h21 | 12:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
IR 27 2463 | 2463 · EC 15 | 15 · S 10 25119 | 25119 · B 523 533 | 533 | 8:13 Basel SBB | 4h15 | 12:28 Milan | 4 changes | |
IC 21 667 | 667+ EuroCity 33+ S11 TRENORD 25051 | 9:04 Basel SBB | 5h47 | 14:51 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
IC 21 667 | 667+ EuroCity 33+ S11 TRENORD 25053 | 9:04 Basel SBB | 6h17 | 15:21 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
IC 21 667 | 667+ EuroCity 19+ S11 TRENORD 25055 | 9:04 Basel SBB | 6h47 | 15:51 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
IR 36 1965 | 1965 · EC 33 | 33 · S 10 25121 | 25121 · B 523 539 | 539 | 9:07 Basel SBB | 4h21 | 13:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
IR 27 2465 | 2465 · EC 33 | 33 · S 10 25121 | 25121 · B 523 539 | 539 | 9:13 Basel SBB | 4h15 | 13:28 Milan | 4 changes | |
IR 36 1967 | 1967 · EC 19 | 19 · S 10 25123 | 25123 · B 523 545 | 545 | 10:07 Basel SBB | 4h21 | 14:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
IR 27 2467 | 2467 · EC 19 | 19 · S 10 25123 | 25123 · B 523 545 | 545 | 10:13 Basel SBB | 4h15 | 14:28 Milan | 4 changes | |
EuroCity 63 | 10:30 Basel SBB | 4h25 | 14:55 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
63 | 10:30 Basel SBB | 4h25 | 14:55 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Milan
Trains from Basel to Milan run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. 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 00:09, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:38 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Basel to Milan trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Basel and Milan 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 to Milan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Milan
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- Ristorante Al Vecchio Porco
- Osteria dei Vecchi Sapori
- Outside the main entrance.
- Free of charge
- Radisson Blu Hotel Milan
- Hotel Sunflower
- Hotel Berlino
- Free
- Tram: Line 12
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, accessible from Viale Certosa.
- Burger King
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Mirage
- Klima Hotel Milano Fiere
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 14
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