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The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Basel

Showing times and prices for 15 Aug

Cheapest price

65€

Average price

106€

Fastest journey

4 h

Average duration

4 h 10 m

Trains per day

Distance

264 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Milan to Basel will cost around 106€ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 65€.

Fast trains

Of the 22 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 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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 523 580 | 580 · S 10 25100 | 25100 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 37 2256 | 2256
12:38 AM7h38
Milan
8:16 AMBasel SBB
65 €1One-way
3 changes
B 523 506 | 506 · IC 31466 | 31466 · IR 27 2464 | 2464+IR VAE 2010 | 2010
6:32 AM4h12
Milan
10:44 AMBasel SBB
69 €1One-way
3 changes
B 523 510 | 510 · S 10 25112 | 25112 · EC 10 | 10 · IR 36 1966 | 1966
7:32 AM4h20
Milan
11:52 AMBasel SBB
79 €1One-way
3 changes
B 523 510 | 510 · S 10 25112 | 25112 · EC 10 | 10 · IR 27 2466 | 2466
7:32 AM4h12
Milan
11:44 AMBasel SBB
82 €1One-way
4 changes
B 523 516 | 516 · S 10 25114 | 25114 · EC 12 | 12 · IR 36 1968 | 1968
8:32 AM4h20
Milan
12:52 PMBasel SBB
109 €1One-way
3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Milan to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 19€. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 49m. 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 19€, and a flight costs an average of 118€.

Distance: 264 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
117€ Average Price	30€ Average Price Cheapest	461€ Average Price
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	21h 15m Average total duration 18h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Basel train times

The table below shows live departures for Milan to Basel trains for today, Friday, 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
B 523 572 \| 572 · S 10 25138 \| 25138 · EC 28 \| 28 · IR 36 1992 \| 1992	8:38 PM Milan	4h14	12:52 AM Basel SBB	3 changes
Saturday, 15 August
B 523 580 \| 580 · S 10 25100 \| 25100 · IC 2 862 \| 862 · IR 37 2256 \| 2256	12:38 AM Milan	7h38	8:16 AM Basel SBB	3 changes
B 523 506 \| 506 · IC 31466 \| 31466 · IR 27 2464 \| 2464+IR VAE 2010 \| 2010	6:32 AM Milan	4h12	10:44 AM Basel SBB	3 changes
EuroCity 60	7:10 AM Milan Centrale	4h19	11:29 AM Basel SBB	0 changesdirect
B 523 510 \| 510 · S 10 25112 \| 25112 · EC 10 \| 10 · IR 36 1966 \| 1966	7:32 AM Milan	4h20	11:52 AM Basel SBB	3 changes
B 523 510 \| 510 · S 10 25112 \| 25112 · EC 10 \| 10 · IR 27 2466 \| 2466	7:32 AM Milan	4h12	11:44 AM Basel SBB	4 changes
B 523 516 \| 516 · S 10 25114 \| 25114 · EC 12 \| 12 · IR 36 1968 \| 1968	8:32 AM Milan	4h20	12:52 PM Basel SBB	3 changes
B 523 516 \| 516 · S 10 25114 \| 25114 · EC 12 \| 12 · IR 27 2468 \| 2468	8:32 AM Milan	4h12	12:44 PM Basel SBB	4 changes
B 523 520 \| 520 · S 10 25116 \| 25116 · EC 14 \| 14 · IR 36 1970 \| 1970	9:32 AM Milan	4h20	1:52 PM Basel SBB	3 changes
B 523 520 \| 520 · S 10 25116 \| 25116 · EC 14 \| 14 · IR 27 2470 \| 2470	9:32 AM Milan	4h12	1:44 PM Basel SBB	4 changes
B 523 524 \| 524 · S 10 25118 \| 25118 · IC 2 1474 \| 1474 · IR 36 1972 \| 1972	10:32 AM Milan	4h20	2:52 PM Basel SBB	3 changes
B 523 524 \| 524 · S 10 25118 \| 25118 · IC 2 1474 \| 1474 · IR 27 2472 \| 2472	10:32 AM Milan	4h12	2:44 PM Basel SBB	4 changes
EuroCity 62	11:05 AM Milan Centrale	4h24	3:29 PM Basel SBB	0 changesdirect
EuroCity 150	11:10 AM Milan Centrale	4h22	3:32 PM Basel SBB	0 changesdirect
B 523 528 \| 528 · S 10 25120 \| 25120 · EC 150 \| 150	11:32 AM Milan	4h00	3:32 PM Basel SBB	2 changes
B 523 536 \| 536 · S 10 25122 \| 25122 · EC 30 \| 30 · IR 36 1976 \| 1976	12:32 PM Milan	4h20	4:52 PM Basel SBB	3 changes
B 523 536 \| 536 · S 10 25122 \| 25122 · EC 30 \| 30 · IR 27 2476 \| 2476	12:32 PM Milan	4h12	4:44 PM Basel SBB	4 changes
B 523 540 \| 540 · S 10 25124 \| 25124 · EC 16 \| 16 · IR 36 1978 \| 1978	1:32 PM Milan	4h20	5:52 PM Basel SBB	3 changes
B 523 540 \| 540 · S 10 25124 \| 25124 · EC 16 \| 16 · IR 27 2478 \| 2478	1:32 PM Milan	4h12	5:44 PM Basel SBB	4 changes
B 523 546 \| 546 · S 10 25126 \| 25126 · EC 152 \| 152 · IR 36 1980 \| 1980	2:32 PM Milan	4h20	6:52 PM Basel SBB	3 changes
B 523 546 \| 546 · S 10 25126 \| 25126 · EC 152 \| 152 · IR 27 2480 \| 2480	2:32 PM Milan	4h12	6:44 PM Basel SBB	4 changes
EuroCity 64	3:10 PM Milan Centrale	4h20	7:30 PM Basel SBB	0 changesdirect
EuroCity 66	6:05 PM Milan Centrale	4h28	10:33 PM Basel SBB	0 changesdirect
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Why should you book Milan to Basel trains with Omio?

Trenitalia as well as SBB, DSB, Trenitalia EuroCity and more offer trains services from Milan to Basel.

Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Milan to Basel.

Why book with Omio vs Trenitalia?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Trenitalia, but also compare tickets for the likes of SBB, DSB or Trenitalia EuroCity to find the best option for your trip from Milan to Basel.
Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Trenitalia with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Milan to Basel.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Raileurope or Rome2rio?

Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Milan to Basel.

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Milan to Basel?

The best time to book your train from Milan to Basel is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Milan to Basel route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Milan to Basel per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Milan to Basel.

Trains

from 56€

Coaches

from 23€

Flights

from 113€

Journey information

Overview: Train from Milan to Basel

Italy

Switzerland

Trains from Milan to Basel run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 64€ but you can travel from only 19€ by coach.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 3h 21m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from 19€

Distance

264 km

Average train duration

4h 49m

Cheapest ticket price

64€

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 21m

First train

12:07 AM

Last train

10:04 PM

Cheapest Month

Jan

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Oct - Dec

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Wed

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

91 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from 19€

Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, DSB, Trenitalia EuroCity from Milan to Basel trainsTrenitalia, SBB, DSB, Trenitalia EuroCity trains will get you between Milan and Basel from 19€. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Trenitalia

About

Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest train operator. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains ncludes the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains as well as intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access. Trenitalia offers different tickets, which vary in price and flexibility: Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals!

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

4h 19m

Cheapest Price

64€

Trenitalia frequency

4 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, and spaces between seat backs

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policies vary by ticket type

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car on high-speed trains, trolley service with snacks and beverages, vending machines on some trains

Seat reservation

Optional seat reservation, costs extra except on high-speed trains where it's mandatory and included

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 21m

Cheapest Price

70€

SBB frequency

4 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

DSB

About

DSB is a train company based in Denmark. It offers a wide range of services, including InterCity, Regional, and InterCityLyn trains. InterCity trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 200 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more stops and are ideal for shorter trips. InterCityLyn trains are the most affordable option and are perfect for longer trips. DSB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The most popular routes for DSB are Copenhagen to Aarhus, Copenhagen to Odense, and Copenhagen to Aalborg. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore the beautiful Danish countryside and experience the unique culture of Denmark.

Luggage & cancellation policy

DSB frequency

3 a day

Trenitalia EuroCity

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

4h 16m

Cheapest Price

110€

Trenitalia EuroCity frequency

12 a day

FAQs: Milan to Basel train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Basel 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 Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Milan to Basel can start from as little as 64€ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Milan to Basel is 117€; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Milan to Basel is 3h 21m to travel the 264 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Milan to Basel leaves at 12:07 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Milan to Basel leaves at 10:04 pm.

Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day from Milan to Basel with Trenitalia, DSB, Trenitalia EuroCity. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Milan to Basel, you can count on Trenitalia, SBB, DSB, Trenitalia EuroCity for the best way to get you to Basel. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Milan and Basel and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to Basel from Milan is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 21m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Milan to Basel is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Basel including taking a train, coach and flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Basel

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

Departure train stations in Milan

Arrival train stations in Basel

Which Milan station do trains to Basel leave from?

Trains from Milan to Basel leave from Milano Centrale. The station is 3 km from Milan city centre at Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 1, 20124 Milan, Italy.

Milano CentralePiazza Duca d'Aosta, 1, 20124 Milan, Italy+39 892021 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre

Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRe51 · 11m · 2€ · every ~5 min

BusNm3 · 9m · 2€ · every ~1 min

60 · 31m · 2€ · every ~10 min

Tram9 · 27m · 2€ · every ~16 min

Subway3 · 11m · 2€ · every ~25 min

Milano Centrale train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.

Tickets and information

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 and lost property

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.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

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.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.

More about Milano Centrale

Milano LambratePiazza Enrico Bottini, 20131 Milan, Italy+39 02 7740 4318 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Milano Lambrate from Milan city centre

Milano Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS1, S5, R34, Re2, R6, Re6, Re13 · 9m · 2€ · every ~3 min

S9 · 17m · 2€ · every ~4 min

BusNm2 · 26m · 2€ · every ~1 min

Tram19 · 21m · 2€ · every ~13 min

19 · 38m · 2€ · every ~12 min

Subway2 · 17m · 2€ · every ~30 min

Milano Lambrate train station facilities and services

Milano Lambrate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.