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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 Oct 06
$91
Average ticket price on Oct 06
$142
Fastest journey on Oct 06
3 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Oct 06
3 h 23 m
Trains on Oct 06
31
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Milan will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
On Tue, Oct 06, we found 31 trains from Basel to Milan, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 06 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
On Tue, Oct 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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.
IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869 · S 10 25771 | 25771
IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869 · S 10 25771 | 25771
IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869 · RE 80 25521 | 25521
IC 3 583 | 583 · EC 29 | 29 · S 10 25139 | 25139 · B 523 579 | 579
IC 3 553 | 553 · EC 33 | 33 · S 10 25121 | 25121 · S 40 25421 | 25421
IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869 · RE 80 25521 | 25521
IC 3 563 | 563 · EC 15 | 15
IC 3 553 | 553 · EC 33 | 33
IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519
IC 3 563 | 563 · EC 15 | 15 · S 10 25119 | 25119Trains from Basel to Milan run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Basel to Milan trains for today, Monday, October 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 67 | 5:30 PM Basel SBB | 4h20 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 581 | 581 · EC 27 | 27 · S 10 25137 | 25137 · B 523 577 | 577 | 5:33 PM Basel SBB | 3h50 | 9:23 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IC 3 583 | 583 · EC 29 | 29 · S 10 25139 | 25139 · B 523 579 | 579 | 6:33 PM Basel SBB | 3h50 | 10:23 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, October 6 | |||||
IR 26 2311 | 2311+ EuroCity 33+ S11 TRENORD 25053 | 6:04 AM Basel SBB | 9h17 | 3:21 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2311 | 2311+ EuroCity 33+ S11 TRENORD 25251 | 6:04 AM Basel SBB | 8h47 | 2:51 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2311 | 2311+ EuroCity 33+ S11 TRENORD 25255 | 6:04 AM Basel SBB | 9h47 | 3:51 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 559 | 559 · EC 13 | 13+ EuroCity 33+ S11 TRENORD 25053 | 6:33 AM Basel SBB | 8h48 | 3:21 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
IC 3 559 | 559 · EC 13 | 13+ EuroCity 19+ S11 TRENORD 25255 | 6:33 AM Basel SBB | 9h18 | 3:51 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
IC 3 559 | 559 · EC 13 | 13+ EuroCity 33+ S11 TRENORD 25251 | 6:33 AM Basel SBB | 8h18 | 2:51 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
IC 21 663 | 663+ EuroCity 33+ S11 TRENORD 25255 | 7:04 AM Basel SBB | 8h47 | 3:51 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 663 | 663+ EuroCity 33+ S11 TRENORD 25251 | 7:04 AM Basel SBB | 7h47 | 2:51 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 663 | 663+ EuroCity 33+ S11 TRENORD 25053 | 7:04 AM Basel SBB | 8h17 | 3:21 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 561 | 561 · EC 31 | 31+ EuroCity 33+ S11 TRENORD 25255 | 7:33 AM Basel SBB | 8h18 | 3:51 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
IC 3 561 | 561 · EC 31 | 31+ EuroCity 33+ S11 TRENORD 25251 | 7:33 AM Basel SBB | 7h18 | 2:51 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
IC 3 561 | 561 · EC 31 | 31+ EuroCity 33+ S11 TRENORD 25053 | 7:33 AM Basel SBB | 7h48 | 3:21 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
IC 3 563 | 563 · EC 15 | 15 · S 10 25119 | 25119 | 8:33 AM Basel SBB | 3h29 | 12:02 PM Balerna station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 563 | 563 · EC 15 | 15 · S 10 25119 | 25119 · S 40 25419 | 25419 | 8:33 AM Basel SBB | 3h33 | 12:06 PM Stabio station | 3 transfers | |
IC 3 563 | 563 · EC 15 | 15 | 8:33 AM Basel SBB | 3h22 | 11:55 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 667 | 667 · S 10 25769 | 25769 | 9:04 AM Basel SBB | 3h32 | 12:36 PM Stabio station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 667 | 667 · S 10 25769 | 25769 | 9:04 AM Basel SBB | 3h32 | 12:36 PM Balerna station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 | 9:04 AM Basel SBB | 3h22 | 12:26 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 553 | 553 · EC 33 | 33 · S 10 25121 | 25121 · S 40 25421 | 25421 | 9:33 AM Basel SBB | 3h33 | 1:06 PM Stabio station | 3 transfers | |
IC 3 553 | 553 · EC 33 | 33 | 9:33 AM Basel SBB | 3h22 | 12:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 553 | 553 · EC 33 | 33 · S 10 25121 | 25121 | 9:33 AM Basel SBB | 3h29 | 1:02 PM Balerna station | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869 · RE 80 25521 | 25521 | 10:04 AM Basel SBB | 3h22 | 1:26 PM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869 · S 10 25771 | 25771 | 10:04 AM Basel SBB | 3h32 | 1:36 PM Stabio station | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869 · S 10 25771 | 25771 | 10:04 AM Basel SBB | 3h32 | 1:36 PM Balerna station | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 151 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 4h43 | 3:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 65 | 12:30 PM Basel SBB | 4h25 | 4:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 173 | 3:04 PM Basel SBB | 4h46 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9213 | 9213 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 · B 2 2055 | 2055 | 3:33 PM Basel SBB | 3h40 | 7:13 PM Milan | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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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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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel 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 Basel to Milan trains use the Basel SBB to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Porta Garibaldi. Use this guide to compare Basel and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf 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: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Dreispitz is 3 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Dreispitz has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Dreispitz.
ATMs are available at Dreispitz.
Available at Dreispitz: Parking, WC.
Available at Dreispitz: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dreispitz.
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 Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
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