- 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 on 19 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
55 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 12 m
Trains on 19 Sept
3
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erba to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erba to Milan will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 3 trains from Erba to Milan, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erba to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 39 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Erba to Milan:
A train is £0.03 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Erba to Milan costing on average £5.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 10m.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 0m by train vs 1h 2m by car) and roughly £11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£5 vs £16). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Trenord.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Erba to Milan trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:46 Erba | 0h55 | 13:41 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:35 Erba | 1h06 | 15:41 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:58 Erba | 1h13 | 18:11 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:46 Erba | 0h55 | 20:41 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Erba to Milan run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:12, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 55m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 2:12 |
Last train 23:09 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Erba 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 Erba to Milan trains use the Erba to Milano Affori station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Nord Cadorna. Use this guide to compare Erba and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Erba has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Erba.
Wi-Fi is available at Erba. ATMs are available at Erba.
Available at Erba: Parking.
Available at Erba: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erba.
Milano Affori is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Affori has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food options include: El Cafe De Milan 2, Al Paradiso Della Pizza
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Affori. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Affori: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Affori: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Affori: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ares Milano, Eco-Hotel La Residenza, Hotel Ornato.
Milano Nord Cadorna is 1 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Nord Cadorna 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 Cracco, Obicà Mozzarella Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Nord Cadorna. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Nord Cadorna. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Nord Cadorna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Nord Cadorna: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Nord Cadorna: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Palazzo delle Stelline, Hotel Lancaster, Hotel Metrò.
Milano Bovisa Politecnico is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Bovisa Politecnico has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Casa Fontana, Osteria del Treno
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sunflower, Hotel Valganna, Hotel Ares Milano.
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