- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€108
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€128
Fastest journey on Sep 05
10 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
11 h 2 m
Trains on Sep 05
35
Distance
500 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linz to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linz to Milan will cost around €128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €108.
It's difficult to get from Linz to Milan without transferring at least 3 times.
IC 544+
RJX19962+
RJ 85+
Regionale Veloce 3574
RJ 85+
Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2646+
IC 544
900+
RJ 85+
Regionale TRENORD 2697+
RJX19962
998+
RJX19910+
Regionale TRENORD 2697+
R 17153
RJ 13478 · RJ 1281+
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+
REX 2
962+
RJX19962+
RJ 85+
Regionale 3849
79214+
RJX19912+
Regionale TRENORD 2697+
R 3849
964+
RJ 87+
Regionale Veloce 3847 · Regionale TRENORD 2646
962+
RJX19912+
S 3+
R 3849
962+
RJ 85+
Regionale TRENORD 2697+
RJX19962Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Linz to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €66, while a flight costs an average of €391.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€137 Average price | €66 Average price Cheapest | €391 Average price | €180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration 10h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Milan:
A bus is €71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Milan costing on average €137.
A bus is €325 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Milan costing on average €391.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 6m.
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
Tickets start at around €137 compared to roughly €180 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €43. The journey takes 10h 6m versus 7h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
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 Linz to Milan trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
998+ RJX19960+ RJ 1183+ Regionale 3843 | 1:26 AM Linz Hbf | 17h59 | 7:25 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
998+ RJX19960+ RJ 1183+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 1:26 AM Linz Hbf | 19h29 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
998+ RJX19910+ R 17153+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 1:26 AM Linz Hbf | 19h29 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 1281+ FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ REX 2 | 5:03 AM Linz Hbf | 13h12 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 3 transfers | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 1281+ FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ REX 2 | 5:03 AM Linz Hbf | 12h12 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 3 transfers | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 1281+ FRECCIAROSSA 9748+ REX 2 | 5:03 AM Linz Hbf | 14h12 | 7:15 PM Milan Centrale | 3 transfers | |
900+ RJX19960+ RJ 1183+ Regionale 3843 | 6:56 AM Linz Hbf | 12h29 | 7:25 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
900+ RJX19960+ RJ 1183+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 6:56 AM Linz Hbf | 13h59 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
900+ RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 6:56 AM Linz Hbf | 13h59 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
960+ RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 7:26 AM Linz Hbf | 13h29 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
960+ RJX19960+ RJ 1183+ Regionale 3843 | 7:26 AM Linz Hbf | 11h59 | 7:25 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
960+ RJX19960+ RJ 1183+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 7:26 AM Linz Hbf | 13h29 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
902+ RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 7:56 AM Linz Hbf | 12h59 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
902+ RJX19912+ R 3849+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 7:56 AM Linz Hbf | 12h59 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
902+ RJX19910+ R 17153+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 7:56 AM Linz Hbf | 12h59 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
79212+ RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 8:26 AM Linz Hbf | 12h29 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
79212+ RJX19910+ R 17153+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 8:26 AM Linz Hbf | 12h29 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
79212+ RJX19912+ R 3849+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 8:26 AM Linz Hbf | 12h29 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
RJX19950 · RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 8:45 AM Linz Hbf | 12h10 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
904+ RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 8:56 AM Linz Hbf | 11h59 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
904+ RJX19912+ R 3849+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 8:56 AM Linz Hbf | 11h59 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
962+ RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 9:26 AM Linz Hbf | 11h29 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3 transfers | |
962+ RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale 3849 | 9:26 AM Linz Hbf | 10h21 | 7:47 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
962+ RJX19912+ R 3849+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 9:26 AM Linz Hbf | 11h29 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 9:30 AM Linz Hbf | 13h05 | 10:35 PM Milan Centrale | 4 transfers | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3987+ FRECCIAROSSA 9758 | 9:30 AM Linz Hbf | 11h45 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 4 transfers | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3574 · Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 9:30 AM Linz Hbf | 14h05 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 4 transfers | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 9:45 AM Linz Hbf | 12h50 | 10:35 PM Milan Centrale | 3 transfers | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3987+ FRECCIAROSSA 9758 | 9:45 AM Linz Hbf | 11h30 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 3 transfers | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3574 · Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 9:45 AM Linz Hbf | 13h50 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 3 transfers | |
79214+ RJX13470+ RJ 87+ Regionale Veloce 3847 | 10:26 AM Linz Hbf | 12h21 | 10:47 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 5 transfers | |
79214+ RJX19912+ R 3849+ Regionale Veloce 3847 | 10:26 AM Linz Hbf | 12h21 | 10:47 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 6 transfers | |
79214+ RJX19912+ R 3849+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 10:26 AM Linz Hbf | 10h29 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
908+ RJX13470+ RJ 87+ Regionale Veloce 3847 | 10:56 AM Linz Hbf | 11h51 | 10:47 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 5 transfers | |
964+ RJX13470+ RJ 87+ Regionale Veloce 3847 | 11:26 AM Linz Hbf | 11h21 | 10:47 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 5 transfers | |
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Trains from Linz to Milan run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €133 but you can travel from only €48 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 310 miles (500 km) distance in 15h 0m.
Distance 310 miles (500 km) |
Average train duration 10h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €133 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 15h 0m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 9:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
This contemporary art museum near Porta Romana presents rotating exhibitions in a striking former industrial distillery complex.
Italy’s leading science museum is set in a former monastery and features Leonardo galleries, trains, aircraft, and a submarine.
Milan’s central square frames the cathedral and major civic buildings, making it the city’s essential meeting point and photo stop.
This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
Saffron risotto cooked with butter, stock and cheese. It is Milan's signature dish, linked to the city's love of rich northern Italian rice cookery.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until golden. A classic Milanese main, prized for its simple preparation and long-standing local tradition.
Slow-braised veal shanks with vegetables, wine and broth, often finished with gremolata. A hearty Lombard specialty commonly paired with risotto.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enrico Bartolini in MUDEC. Expect refined Italian tasting menus in a polished contemporary setting.
Historic Milanese restaurant near the Duomo, famous for risotto and cotoletta. Traditional, elegant rooms and a strong local culinary identity.
Long-running local favorite for classic Milanese cuisine, especially risotto and ossobuco. Warm, old-school atmosphere in the Brera area.
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.
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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Milan Centrale -> Piazza del Duomo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linz 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 Linz to Milan trains use the Linz Hbf to Milano Lambrate station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Porta Garibaldi. Use this guide to compare Linz and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Linz Hbf is 1 km from Linz city centre. Public transport options include:
Linz Hbf 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 Josef Linz, Das Anton
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Linz Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Linz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Linz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Linz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Linz Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schillerpark, Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark, Park Inn by Radisson Linz.
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.
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.
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