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Musée de la Ville
Museum in Briançon covering local art and history, with collections that help explain life in the fortified Alpine town through the centuries.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
4 h 37 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
4 h 38 m
Trains on 23 Sept
3
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Serre Chevalier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Serre Chevalier will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 3 trains from Milan to Serre Chevalier, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 40 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Serre Chevalier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, while a coach costs an average of £35.
Distance: 215 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Serre Chevalier:
A train is £12 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Milan to Serre Chevalier costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Serre Chevalier take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 37m.
The journey is about 46m faster (3h 0m by train vs 3h 46m by car) and roughly £22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£23 vs £44). 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.
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 Serre Chevalier trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:10 Milan | 4h37 | 17:47 Serre Chevalier | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:15 Milan | 4h30 | 21:45 Serre Chevalier | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Milan to Serre Chevalier run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 215 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 215 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 4:26 |
Last train 21:02 |
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Discover the best of Serre Chevalier — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Serre Chevalier trip today.
Museum in Briançon covering local art and history, with collections that help explain life in the fortified Alpine town through the centuries.
Interpretation museum in La Grave exploring high-mountain culture, glaciers and local history. Useful before visiting the Meije area.
Museum dedicated to sacred art in Monêtier-les-Bains, presenting religious objects that reflect village traditions and mountain heritage.
Briançon’s historic upper town of steep lanes, gateways and squares. Ideal for walking, photography and discovering fortified Alpine streetscapes.
Riverside and mountain walking area above Serre Chevalier, valued for larch forests, fresh air and accessible views in the Guisane valley.
Landscaped park in Briançon beside the old walls, popular for easy walks, family time and open views towards the surrounding mountains.
A hearty Alpine gratin of potatoes, onions and Tomme cheese, baked until bubbling. A staple of Hautes-Alpes mountain cooking.
Small fried pastries from the Hautes-Alpes, often filled with potato, cheese or spinach. They are a classic festive and mountain snack.
Ravioli-style pasta from the Briançon area, traditionally filled with potato and Alpine cheese. A local comfort dish with Italian influence.
Established dining spot in Briançon serving refined regional French dishes in a warm, traditional setting.
Popular mountain restaurant known for Alpine classics, pizzas and a lively chalet atmosphere in Villeneuve.
Friendly brasserie-style venue for Savoyard dishes, grilled meats and local favourites, convenient for resort diners.
Serre Chevalier is pricier than many French Alpine towns, with high ski-season lodging and dining costs, though supermarkets and valley buses help keep daily spending manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Serre Chevalier 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 Serre Chevalier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Serre Chevalier trains use the Milano Centrale to Bardonecchia station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Serre Chevalier 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.
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.
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