- 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 13 Sept
£46
Average ticket price on 13 Sept
£108
Fastest journey on 13 Sept
2 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 13 Sept
5 h 8 m
Trains on 13 Sept
5
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grenoble to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grenoble to Milan will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
On Sun 13 Sept, we found 5 trains from Grenoble to Milan, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 273 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 19 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 coach as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £164.
Distance: 273 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£129 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £164 Average Price | £160 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Milan:
A coach is £104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Milan costing on average £129.
A coach is £139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Milan costing on average £164.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Coach takes on average 5h 28m.
Tickets start at around £129 compared to roughly £160 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £31. The journey takes 4h 37m versus 4h 19m 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.
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 Grenoble to Milan trains for today, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:31 Grenoble | 7h19 | 17:50 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:09 Grenoble | 6h44 | 20:53 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 Grenoble | 5h23 | 19:53 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:30 Grenoble | 5h23 | 20:53 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 13 September | |||||
![]() | 6:39 Grenoble | 5h14 | 11:53 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:39 Grenoble | 5h14 | 12:53 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:36 Grenoble | 2h31 | 12:07 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Grenoble to Milan run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 273 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 273 km |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 4:46 |
Last train 19:34 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Milano Centrale -> Duomo, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grenoble 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 Grenoble to Milan trains use the Gare de Grenoble to Milano Porta Garibaldi station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Centrale. Use this guide to compare Grenoble and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare de Grenoble 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: Restaurant Le Gratin Dauphinois, Le Petit Bouche
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Grenoble. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Grenoble. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Grenoble: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Grenoble: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Grenoble: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Residhotel Central Gare, ibis Styles Grenoble Centre Gare, Hotel Europole.
Grenoble, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Gratin Dauphinois, Restaurant L'Inattendu
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble, Gare Routière. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Grenoble, Gare Routière. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Grenoble, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Grenoble, Gare Routière: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble, Gare Routière: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europole, Novotel Grenoble Centre, Ibis Styles Grenoble Centre Gare.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
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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