The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Bern
Cheapest price
£90
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Bern will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.
Of the 5 trains that leave Milan for Bern every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 213 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 24 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.
B 523 520 | 520 · S 10 25116 | 25116 · EC 14 | 14 · IR VAE 2016 | 2016
EuroCity 60
EuroCity 62
EuroCity 66
B 523 516 | 516 · S 10 25114 | 25114 · EC 12 | 12 · IR VAE 2014 | 2014
EuroCity 60
EuroCity 62
EuroCity 66
B 523 520 | 520 · S 10 25116 | 25116 · EC 14 | 14 · IR VAE 2016 | 2016
B 523 516 | 516 · S 10 25114 | 25114 · EC 12 | 12 · IR VAE 2014 | 2014Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milan to Bern
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £167.
Distance: 213 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£80 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest | £378 Average Price |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 3m Average total duration 18h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Bern train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Bern trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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EuroCity 60 | 06:10 Milan Centrale | 3h15 | 09:25 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
B 523 516 | 516 · S 10 25114 | 25114 · EC 12 | 12 · IR VAE 2014 | 2014 | 07:32 Milan | 4h24 | 11:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5 changes | |
B 523 520 | 520 · S 10 25116 | 25116 · EC 14 | 14 · IR VAE 2016 | 2016 | 08:32 Milan | 4h24 | 12:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5 changes | |
EuroCity 62 | 10:05 Milan Centrale | 3h20 | 13:25 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 66 | 17:05 Milan Centrale | 3h20 | 20:25 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Bern
Trains from Milan to Bern run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity from Milan to Bern trainsTrenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity trains will get you between Milan and Bern from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milan to Bern train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Bern 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 Bern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Bern
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- 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.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from the main road.
- Restaurant Rosengarten
- Restaurant Marzilibrücke
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ibis Bern Expo
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Hotel National Bern
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 7, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Wankdorfallee.
- Restaurant Wankdorf
- Pizzeria Da Vinci
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf
- Novotel Bern Expo
- Ibis Bern Expo
- Located in the main hall
- 45 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 9
- Bus: Lines 20, 21, 28
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S31
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