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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
£33
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bellinzona to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bellinzona to Milan will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 14 trains that leave Bellinzona for Milan every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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 11
EuroCity 173
EuroCity 29
EuroCity 25
EuroCity 27
EuroCity 301
EuroCity 21
EuroCity 11
EuroCity 19
EuroCity 29Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellinzona to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 82 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£37 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Bellinzona to Milan trains for today, Saturday 1 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 13 | 9:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 10:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 301 | 10:14 Bellinzona station | 1h36 | 11:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 15 | 11:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 12:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 153 | 12:14 Bellinzona station | 2h02 | 14:16 Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 19 | 13:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 14:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 151 | 14:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 15:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 21 | 15:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 16:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 123 | 17:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 18:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 173 | 17:44 Bellinzona station | 2h09 | 19:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 25 | 19:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 20:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 27 | 20:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 21:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 29 | 21:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 22:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 2 August | |||||
EuroCity 11 | 8:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 9:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Bellinzona to Milan run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:53, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 0:53 |
Last train 21:14 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bellinzona 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 Bellinzona to Milan trains use the Bellinzona to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Lambrate. Use this guide to compare Bellinzona and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bellinzona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Casa del Popolo, Ristorante Locanda Orico
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bellinzona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bellinzona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bellinzona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bellinzona: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bellinzona: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona, Hotel & SPA Internazionale, Hotel Unione.
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 Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Lambrate 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: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
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