The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
Of the 6 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Basel SBB on Sat, Nov 29, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 29 the direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 18 m .
On Sat, Nov 29 the slowest trains will take 4 h 30 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.
EuroCity 66
EuroCity 178
EuroCity 64
EuroCity 60
EuroCity 150
EuroCity 150
EuroCity 64
EuroCity 60
EuroCity 62
EuroCity 66Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan Centrale to Basel SBB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB 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 4h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €66.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€114 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €283 Average price |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 48m Average total duration 15h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Milan Centrale to Basel SBB train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Basel SBB trains for today, Friday, November 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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EuroCity 64 | On time 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h22 | 6:32 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 66 | 5:05 PM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 9:35 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 29 | |||||
EuroCity 60 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h22 | 10:32 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 178 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h46 | 1:56 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 62 | 10:05 AM Milan Centrale | 4h27 | 2:32 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 150 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h18 | 2:28 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB
Trains from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $110 (€90) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 17:05. The fastest train covers the 161 miles (260 km) distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $110 (€90) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 17:05 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity trains will get you between Milan Centrale and Basel SBB from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB 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 Basel SBB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan Centrale to Basel SBB
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- 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.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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