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Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier fine art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna. A top choice for Italian art lovers.
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Horgen to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horgen to Milan will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 1 trains that leave Horgen for Milan on Thu, Jul 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct trains cover the 204 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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 train as it is the most popular option from Horgen to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $206 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 3m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Horgen to Milan:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horgen to Milan costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $187 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Horgen to Milan costing on average $206 (€170).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Flight takes on average 9h 3m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (3h 34m by train vs 3h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $89 (€73) compared to roughly $58 (€48) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Trenitalia.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Horgen to Milan trains for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:44 PM Horgen Oberdorf | 3h37 | 7:21 PM Milan | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:14 PM Horgen Oberdorf | 4h07 | 8:21 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 5:44 PM Horgen Oberdorf | 3h37 | 9:21 PM Milan | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:44 PM Horgen Oberdorf | 3h37 | 10:21 PM Milan | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:14 PM Horgen Oberdorf | 3h37 | 10:51 PM Milan | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:44 PM Horgen Oberdorf | 3h37 | 11:21 PM Milan | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, July 2 | |||||
![]() | 8:00 AM Horgen | 2h36 | 10:36 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Horgen to Milan run on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $75 (€62) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:33, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 126 miles (204 km) distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 126 miles (204 km) |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€62) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 6:33 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Milan’s premier fine art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna. A top choice for Italian art lovers.
Contemporary art venue in a striking converted distillery complex, widely popular for exhibitions and architecture.
Major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist and modern collections.
Canal-side district famous for walks, historic waterways, and photogenic corners. Highly popular with visitors and on social media.
Charming central neighborhood with elegant streets, art atmosphere, independent shops, and classic Milan character.
Milan’s main square and urban heart, surrounded by major landmarks and ideal as a starting point for exploring the city.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, rich with butter and cheese. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and a classic of Lombard cuisine.
A breaded veal cutlet fried in butter, traditionally served bone-in. It is one of Milan’s best-known historic dishes.
Braised veal shanks, often served with risotto alla Milanese. The marrow, tender meat, and slow-cooked sauce make it a Milanese favorite.
A famous casual stop near the Duomo, best known for its panzerotti. It is not strictly Milanese cuisine but is one of the city’s most iconic quick bites.
A respected modern Milanese restaurant known for refined Lombard dishes such as risotto and mondeghili in a stylish but relaxed setting.
A long-established traditional trattoria serving classic Milanese cuisine, including ossobuco and cotoletta, in a historic atmosphere.
Prices are high by Italian standards, especially for hotels and central dining, though cafés, transit, and casual meals remain manageable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small change is fine for cafés and taxis.
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Milan Centrale, Milan -> Duomo di Milano, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horgen 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 Horgen to Milan trains use the Zug to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Stabio. Use this guide to compare Horgen and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Horgen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Horgen.
ATMs are available at Horgen.
Available at Horgen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Horgen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horgen.
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 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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