- Must visit
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
£166
Average price
£202
Fastest journey
9 h 12 m
Average duration
12 h 59 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
698 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Milan will cost around £202 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £166.
To travel from Brussels to Milan you need to make at least one change.
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £163.
Distance: 698 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£163 Average Price | £84 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Milan trains for today, Wednesday 19 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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9812+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 7:49 Brussels-Midi | 14h18 | 22:07 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
9826+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 9:55 Brussels-Midi | 12h12 | 22:07 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
9830+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 12:55 Brussels-Midi | 9h12 | 22:07 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
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Trains from Brussels to Milan run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £163 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 698 km distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 698 km |
Average train duration 9h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £163 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 0m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 21:56 |
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Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
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Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining run higher than many cities, but public transport is affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Milano Centrale -> Duomo, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels 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 Brussels to Milan trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Milano Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Midi 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: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Bruxelles-Central 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: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Brussels-Schuman is 2 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Schuman 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, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Twelve, Kafenio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Schuman. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Schuman. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels-Schuman: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brussels-Schuman: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Schuman: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Brussels - Schuman, Aloft Brussels Schuman, Sofitel Brussels Europe.
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.
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