Düsseldorf to Milan train with Deutsche Bahn (EC,ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Milan

Showing times and prices for Jul 16

Cheapest price

$111

Average price

$245

Fastest journey

9 h 3 m

Average duration

9 h 3 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

664 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Milan will cost around $245 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Milan on Wed, Jul 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 664 km distance in an average of 9 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 3 m .

On Wed, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 9 h 3 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.

Deutsche Bahn
04:47AM9h03
Düsseldorf
01:50PMMilan
$1111One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
05:47AM9h03
Düsseldorf
02:50PMMilan
$3781One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Milan

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, and a train costs an average of €80.

Distance: 412 miles (664 km)

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€134

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€98

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€83

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11h 21m

Average total duration

10h 51m

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30m

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4h 57m

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1h 57m

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18h 31m

Average total duration

18h 1m

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30m

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CO2 emissions

2.0 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

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

The best time to book your train from Düsseldorf to Milan is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Düsseldorf to Milan route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Düsseldorf to Milan 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 Düsseldorf to Milan.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Milan

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Trains from Düsseldorf to Milan run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $99 (€80) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
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
Flight from $31 (€25)
Distance
412 miles (664 km)
Average train duration
10h 51m
Cheapest ticket price
$99 (€80)
Trains per day
2
Fastest train
9h 3m
First train
01:05
Last train
23:45
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
Flight from $31 (€25)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and FlixTrain from Düsseldorf to Milan trains

For as little as $43 (€35) you can travel by train to Milan from Düsseldorf with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and FlixTrain. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Deutsche Bahn from Düsseldorf to Milan train information:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 13 min
  • Cheapest Price: $419
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

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