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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$165
Average price
$165
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Milan Centrale will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $165.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux for Milan Centrale on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 256 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 21 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.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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$145 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price | $196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Milan Centrale:
A bus is $118 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Milan Centrale costing on average $145 (€119).
A bus is $163 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Milan Centrale costing on average $190 (€155).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
The journey is about 42m faster (3h 21m by train vs 4h 3m by car) and roughly $51 (€42) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($145 (€119) vs $196 (€160)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Trenitalia, Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Milan Centrale trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 6:46 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 3h21 | 10:07 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Milan Centrale run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€54) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:08, the last at 17:46. The fastest train covers the 159 miles (256 km) distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 159 miles (256 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€54) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 8:08 AM |
Last train 5:46 PM |
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Milan’s central square and the city’s main gathering point, ideal for first-time visitors and iconic city views.
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Historic traditional trattoria known for classic Milanese dishes, old-world atmosphere, and a strong local reputation.
Prices are above the Italian average, especially near the station. Casual meals are manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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