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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
$149
Average price
$178
Fastest journey
5 h 7 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
14
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 $178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $149.
It's difficult to get from Annecy station to Milan without transferring at least once.
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287Omio 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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$133 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 57m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 3h 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 $91 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy station to Milan costing on average $133 (€109).
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy station to Milan costing on average $191 (€156).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Flight takes on average 8h 57m.
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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, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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17520+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 10:43 AM Annecy station | 11h24 | 10:07 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
17948 · 18508+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 10:53 AM Annecy station | 11h14 | 10:07 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
6972+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 12:29 PM Annecy station | 9h38 | 10:07 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
17524+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 12:43 PM Annecy station | 9h24 | 10:07 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
883856+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 1:02 PM Annecy station | 9h05 | 10:07 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
17528+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 1:43 PM Annecy station | 8h24 | 10:07 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
17530+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 2:43 PM Annecy station | 7h24 | 10:07 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
6978+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 3:29 PM Annecy station | 6h38 | 10:07 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
17532+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 3:43 PM Annecy station | 6h24 | 10:07 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
17534+ 9255 | 4:43 PM Annecy station | 5h10 | 9:53 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Annecy station to Milan run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $67 (€55) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:43, the last at 15:43. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (243 km) distance in 5h 7m.
Distance 150 miles (243 km) |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€55) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 7m |
First train 6:43 AM |
Last train 3:43 PM |
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This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
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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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