The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlsruhe to Milan
Cheapest price
£116
Average price
£116
Fastest journey
6 h 42 m
Average duration
6 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
398 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Milan will cost around £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £116.
Of the 1 trains that leave Karlsruhe for Milan every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 398 km distance in an average of 6 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 42 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.
ECE 1519:116h42Karlsruhe Hbf15:53Milan Centrale£1161One-way0 changes
ECE 1519:116h42Karlsruhe Hbf15:53Milan Centrale£1161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Karlsruhe to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 398 km
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£124 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Karlsruhe to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Milan trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ECE 151 | On time 9:11 Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h42 | 15:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) or Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to find the best option for your trip from Karlsruhe to Milan.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Karlsruhe to Milan
Trains from Karlsruhe to Milan run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 398 km distance in 6h 39m.
Distance 398 km |
Average train duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 39m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 21:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Karlsruhe to Milan trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Karlsruhe and Milan from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Trenitalia
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Karlsruhe to Milan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Karlsruhe and Milan
Most Karlsruhe to Milan trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Milano Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Karlsruhe station do trains to Milan leave from?
Getting to Karlsruhe Hbf from Karlsruhe city centre
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf train station facilities and services
Karlsruhe Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
Getting to Karlsruhe-Durlach from Karlsruhe city centre
Karlsruhe-Durlach is 5 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Durlach train station facilities and services
Karlsruhe-Durlach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Hubraum, Vogel Hausbräu Durlach, Asia Gourmet, Borsalino
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Große Linde, Zum Erwin, Der Blaue Reiter.
Getting to Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld from Karlsruhe city centre
Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld is 5 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld train station facilities and services
Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Adler, Denkfabrik, Cafeteria, Asia Imbiss
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Auerhahn.
Which Milan station do trains from Karlsruhe arrive at?
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
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