
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free drinks
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Newspapers and magazines
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£73
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£73
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 32 m
Trains on 18 Sept
14
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Arth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Arth will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 14 trains from Milan to Arth, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 185 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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 28
EuroCity 178
EuroCity 22
EuroCity 20
EuroCity 126
EuroCity 28
EuroCity 22
EuroCity 20
EuroCity 126
EuroCity 10Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Arth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £108.
Distance: 185 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £108 Average Price | £90 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Arth:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Arth costing on average £48.
A coach is £338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Arth costing on average £369.
Other travel options to Arth take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 56m.
Coach takes on average 4h 15m.
The journey is about 22m faster (2h 45m by train vs 3h 7m by car) and roughly £42 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£48 vs £90). 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 DSB.
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 Milan to Arth trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 10 | 7:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 9:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 12 | 8:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 10:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 14 | 9:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 11:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 178 | 10:10 Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 13:11 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 150 | 11:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 13:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 30 | 12:05 Milano Lambrate | 2h37 | 14:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 16 | 13:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 15:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 152 | 14:05 Milano Lambrate | 2h37 | 16:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 20 | 15:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 17:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 22 | 16:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 18:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 24 | 17:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 19:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 36 | 18:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 20:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 126 | 19:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 21:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 28 | 20:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 22:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Milan to Arth run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 5:53 |
Last train 22:49 |
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Visitor museum at Natur- und Tierpark Goldau with exhibits on regional wildlife, geology and conservation in Central Switzerland.
Local museum presenting the 1806 Goldau landslide with models and documents, essential for understanding the area's history.
Art-focused museum in Zug with changing exhibitions, reachable from Arth and a strong option for visitors seeking contemporary culture.
Village quarter in Goldau shaped by the 1806 landslide, with interpretive stops and strong links to the area's story.
Well-known mountain viewpoint reached from Goldau, offering panoramic walking routes and wide views over lakes and peaks.
Nature and walking area around Goldau with animal enclosures, woodland paths and family-friendly routes on the mountain slope.
Crisp potato rösti, often served as a side or main dish. It is a Swiss staple strongly associated with central Switzerland and everyday local cooking.
Baked macaroni with potatoes, cream, cheese and onions, often served with apple sauce. A hearty alpine classic eaten across German-speaking Switzerland.
Melted cheese blended with white wine and garlic, eaten communally with bread. It is one of Switzerland’s best-known traditional mountain dishes.
Mountain venue on Rigi reached from Arth-Goldau, popular for regional Swiss food and sweeping views in a traditional alpine setting.
Historic restaurant near the lake known for Swiss and fish dishes, with a classic atmosphere suited to a leisurely meal.
Traditional lakeside hotel restaurant in Arth-Goldau serving Swiss classics and seasonal dishes in a relaxed local setting.
Switzerland is costly by European standards. In Arth, hotels, dining and rail travel are usually pricier than in nearby Germany, France or Austria.
Service is usually included. Round up in restaurants and cafés or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up to the next franc.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Arth 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 Arth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Arth trains use the Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau station pair, with some services arriving at Rigi Kulm. Use this guide to compare Milan and Arth 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.
Milano Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Lambrate 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 Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
Arth-Goldau is 2 km from Arth city centre. Public transport options include:
Arth-Goldau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Rigi Kulm, Restaurant Gotthard
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Arth-Goldau. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Arth-Goldau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Arth-Goldau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Arth-Goldau: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arth-Goldau: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rigi, Hotel Restaurant Roessli, Hotel Alpenhof.
Rigi Kulm is 3 km from Arth city centre. Public transport options include:
Rigi Kulm has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food options include: Rigi Kulm Hotel Restaurant
Available at Rigi Kulm: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rigi Kulm: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Rigi Kulm Hotel.
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