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Contemporary art centre in Lens presenting rotating exhibitions in a striking modern building with strong mountain views.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Crans-Montana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Crans-Montana will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
On Mon 09 Nov, we found 3 trains from Milan to Crans-Montana, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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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Trains from Milan to Crans-Montana run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 20:09. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 20:09 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milan to Crans-Montana.
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Crans-Montana trains for today, Sunday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:05 Milan | 2h20 | 19:25 Crans-Montana | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:10 Milan | 2h51 | 21:01 Crans-Montana | 0 changesdirect | |
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Contemporary art centre in Lens presenting rotating exhibitions in a striking modern building with strong mountain views.
Regional museum introducing Valais history, objects and traditions, useful for understanding the culture behind the resort landscape.
Art space in Lens housed in a restored building, showing contemporary exhibitions and cultural programming in an intimate setting.
Lake promenade in the resort centre, ideal for an easy walk with mountain reflections, public art and seasonal events nearby.
High-altitude lookout above the resort, reached by lift and walking paths, with dramatic views across Valais peaks and glaciers.
Scenic funicular route and mountain viewpoint linking Sierre and Crans-Montana, popular for sweeping valley and alpine panoramas.
Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes, pickles and onions. A Valais classic linked closely to alpine farming and the canton’s cheese tradition.
Fondue made with local cheese and white wine, shared from a communal pot. It is a staple mountain dish across French-speaking Switzerland.
Air-dried beef from Valais, cured in mountain air and sliced thin. It is prized for its deep flavour and long preservation tradition.
Stylish mountain restaurant known for grilled meats, seasonal dishes and broad views. Smart yet relaxed atmosphere on the heights above Crans-Montana.
Traditional Swiss venue popular for raclette, fondue and regional comfort food. Cosy chalet setting suited to a classic Valais meal.
Refined dining room with modern cuisine, polished service and a calm alpine feel. Good choice for a special dinner in Crans-Montana.
Crans-Montana is pricier than many Alpine resorts, with high hotel rates, costly dining, and ski-area spending, though supermarkets and cafés can reduce daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up a little in restaurants, cafés, and taxis for good service; about CHF 1-5 is typical for small bills.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Crans-Montana 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 Crans-Montana, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Crans-Montana trains use the Milano Centrale to station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Crans-Montana 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 Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
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