The cheapest trains from Milan to Basel
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Basel will cost around £ 90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 90.
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The fastest trains from Milan to Basel
Fastest Journey
4 h 12 m
Average
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
264 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Milan for Basel every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 264 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 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 46 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.
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Train Information between Milan and Basel
 | Distance | 163 miles (263 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 12 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £81 (€92) |
 | Train frequency | 10 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Trenitalia |
Trains from Milan to Basel cover the 163 miles (263 km) long route taking on average 4 h 12 min with our travel partners like Trenitalia. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £64, but the average price of train tickets is £81. Travellers depart most frequently from Milano Centrale and arrive in Basel SBB.
Train providers
Trenitalia from Milan to Basel
You can travel by train from Milan to Basel with Trenitalia for as low as £64. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Trenitalia train tickets from Milan to Basel are available on Omio for as little as £64. Trenitalia is Italy’s national railway operator with a huge fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates trains such as the Eurocity (EC), Euronotte (EN), InterCity (IC), InterCitynotte (ICN), as well as the Regionale Veloce (RV), Regionale (R), Suburbano (S) and Metropolitano (M). Toilets and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access.
Trenitalia offers three different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. Trenitalia also has discount and loyalty cards for qualified travellers, which you can use on Omio. When travelling on a Trenitalia train between Milan and Basel, you can expect to travel 163 miles (263 km). Check Trenitalia’s train timetables and tickets for the Milan to Basel trip and book your cheap ticket on Omio today!
- Average Price: £64
When purchasing your Trenitalia train tickets to Basel from Milan, keep the following coronavirus related policies and recommendations in mind outlined by our travel partner:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Refund or voucher policy
- In the case of Trenitalia cancellations, the customer will be contacted directly. If the customer does not intend to travel, they can still obtain a full refund by submitting a cancellation request (relevant special conditions might apply) by filling in a request form for an electronic credit here: https://reclami-e-suggerimenti.trenitalia.com/rimborsi/en/Anagrafica.aspx
- Alternatively, the customer can request a refund for the payment method they used at the time of purchase by contacting a Trenitalia ticket office and presenting the communication received. Find the refund request form for regional trains here: https://www.trenitalia.com/content/dam/tcom/allegati/trenitalia/in_regione/Modulo_Indennit%C3%A0_Rimborsi_Coronavirus_posta_mail.pdf.
- For further information and cancellation procedures go to the Trenitalia website: https://www.trenitalia.com/en/info_contacts/refund-for-journey-cancellation.html Or in Italian here: https://www.trenitalia.com/it/informazioni/rimborso-per-rinuncia-al-viaggio-febbraio-2020.html
Travel Tips
Travel between Milan, Italy and Basel, Switzerland by train is: Partially open.
Can I enter Switzerland from Italy?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Milan?
Conditions of entry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Health declaration required
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Basel, Switzerland?
All travellers in Switzerland must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 28/11/2021. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Milan to Basel as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return train to Milan, Italy from Basel is: Partially open.
Is my return train into Milan from Basel restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Italy from Basel?
Conditions of reentry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
What are the safety rules to follow in Milan, Italy?
The government of Italy has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
Last checked on 29/11/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Milan from Basel closer to your date of departure here.
There are a few train stations in Milan to start your route from including Milano Centrale, Milano Rogoredo and Milano Porta Garibaldi. In Basel you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel, Birmannsgasse.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Milano Centrale and arrive in Basel SBB.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Milano Centrale, which is located around 1 mile (s) / 2 km away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Tram lines: 1
Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
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