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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 17 Sept
£37
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£37
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 39 m
Trains on 17 Sept
13
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 £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 13 trains from Bellinzona to Milan, including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 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 27
EuroCity 11
EuroCity 15
EuroCity 29
EuroCity 19
EuroCity 27
EuroCity 11
EuroCity 15
EuroCity 29
EuroCity 19Omio 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 an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 82 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bellinzona to Milan:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellinzona to Milan costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 48m.
Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £29. The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 24m 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.
Direct services run with Trenitalia, Trenord.
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 Bellinzona to Milan trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
EuroCity 11 | 8:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 9:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 13 | 9:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 10:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 15 | 11:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 12:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 153 | 12:14 Bellinzona station | 1h54 | 14:08 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 37 | 16:14 Bellinzona station | 1h41 | 17:55 Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 23 | 17:14 Bellinzona station | 1h39 | 18:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 173 | 17:44 Bellinzona station | 2h09 | 19:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bellinzona to Milan run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 12 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 £26 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 0:53 |
Last train 21:14 |
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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 Certosa is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Certosa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Burger King, Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Certosa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Milano Certosa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Certosa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Certosa: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Mirage, Klima Hotel Milano Fiere.
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