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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$121
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$186
Fastest journey on Sep 01
5 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
5 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 01
4
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Annecy station to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy station to Milan will cost around $186 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $121.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 4 trains from Annecy station to Milan, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct trains cover the 243 km distance in an average of 5 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest trains will take 5 h 10 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Annecy station to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $147.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$147 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Annecy station to Milan:
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy station to Milan costing on average $138 (€113).
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy station to Milan costing on average $147 (€120).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
Flight takes on average 7h 51m.
Tickets start at around $147 (€120) compared to roughly $202 (€166) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $55 (€45). The journey takes 4h 55m versus 4h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Trenitalia.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Annecy station to Milan trains for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:14 PM Annecy station | 6h39 | 7:53 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:43 PM Annecy station | 5h10 | 7:53 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:43 PM Annecy station | 5h10 | 8:53 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Annecy station to Milan run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $81 (€66) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:43, the last at 14:43. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (243 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 150 miles (243 km) |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€66) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 6:43 AM |
Last train 2:43 PM |
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One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
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Milan’s central square frames the cathedral and major civic buildings, making it the city’s essential meeting point and photo stop.
This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
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Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Milan Centrale -> Piazza del Duomo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Annecy station 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 Annecy station to Milan trains use the Annecy to Milano Porta Garibaldi station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Centrale. Use this guide to compare Annecy station and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Annecy 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.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Freti, L'Etage
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Annecy. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Annecy. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Annecy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Annecy: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Annecy: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre, Best Western Hotel International Annecy, Hotel des Alpes.
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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