- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Val Thorens to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Val Thorens to Milan will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 4 trains that leave Val Thorens for Milan every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 204 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 16 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 coach as it is the most popular option from Val Thorens to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 204 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£101 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Val Thorens to Milan trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:26 Val Thorens | 2h24 | 11:50 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:56 Val Thorens | 6h54 | 17:50 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:37 Val Thorens | 8h16 | 19:53 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:37 Val Thorens | 8h16 | 20:53 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:08 Val Thorens | 1h59 | 20:07 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:08 Val Thorens | 1h59 | 21:07 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Val Thorens to Milan run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £45 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 20:08. The fastest train covers the 204 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 204 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 20:08 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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Milano Centrale -> Duomo, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Val Thorens to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Val Thorens to Milan trains use the Modane to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Porta Garibaldi. Use this guide to compare Val Thorens and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
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