
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free drinks
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Newspapers and magazines
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£109
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£109
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
4 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
4 h 21 m
Trains on 05 Sept
6
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £109.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 6 trains from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 28 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 64
EuroCity 66
EuroCity 62
EuroCity 60
EuroCity 178
EuroCity 150
EuroCity 60
EuroCity 64
EuroCity 62
EuroCity 66Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £189.
Distance: 260 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£98 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £189 Average Price | £99 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 24m Average total duration 13h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB:
A coach is £73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB costing on average £98.
A coach is £164 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB costing on average £189.
Other travel options to Basel SBB take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 2m.
Flight takes on average 13h 24m.
Tickets start at around £98 compared to roughly £99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 4h 50m versus 4h 9m 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, DSB, EuroCity, Trenitalia EuroCity.
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 Milan Centrale to Basel SBB trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 178 | 10:10 Milan Centrale | 4h45 | 14:55 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 150 | 11:10 Milan Centrale | 4h16 | 15:26 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 64 | 15:10 Milan Centrale | 4h19 | 19:29 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 66 | 18:05 Milan Centrale | 4h28 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
EuroCity 60 | 7:10 Milan Centrale | 4h19 | 11:29 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 16:10. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 16:10 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB 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 Basel SBB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan Centrale to Basel SBB trains use the Milano Centrale to Basel SBB station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan Centrale and Basel SBB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
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