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Kunstmuseum Basel
One of Europe’s leading art museums, with outstanding Old Masters and modern works. An essential stop for Basel’s world-class cultural scene.
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Basel will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
Of the 15 trains that leave Milan for Basel on Mon, Aug 17, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 17 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
On Mon, Aug 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 16 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.
B S10 3 | 3 · S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 26 2308 | 2308
B S10 3 | 3 · S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 26 2308 | 2308
B 523 580 | 580 · S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 26 2308 | 2308
16+
576
30+
9226
B S10 3 | 3 · S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 26 2308 | 2308
B S10 3 | 3 · S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 26 2308 | 2308
EuroCity 150
20+
9234
22+
582Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $146.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $568 Average price | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 15m Average total duration 18h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Milan to Basel:
A bus is $106 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Basel costing on average $144 (€117).
A bus is $530 (€430) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Basel costing on average $568 (€461).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Flight takes on average 18h 15m.
Tickets start at around $144 (€117) compared to roughly $147 (€119) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€3). The journey takes 4h 49m versus 4h 29m 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.
Direct services run with Trenitalia, DSB, Trenitalia EuroCity.
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 Milan to Basel trains for today, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B 523 506 | 506 · IC 2 1466 | 1466 · IR 36 1964 | 1964 | 6:32 AM Milan | 4h20 | 10:52 AM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
B 523 506 | 506 · IC 2 1466 | 1466 · IR 27 2464 | 2464+ IR VAE 2010 | 2010 | 6:32 AM Milan | 4h12 | 10:44 AM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
EuroCity 60 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h19 | 11:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 523 510 | 510 · S 10 25112 | 25112 · EC 10 | 10 · IR 36 1966 | 1966 | 7:32 AM Milan | 4h20 | 11:52 AM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B 523 510 | 510 · S 10 25112 | 25112 · EC 10 | 10 · IR 27 2466 | 2466 | 7:32 AM Milan | 4h12 | 11:44 AM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
B 523 516 | 516 · S 10 25114 | 25114 · EC 12 | 12 · IR 36 1968 | 1968 | 8:32 AM Milan | 4h20 | 12:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B 523 516 | 516 · S 10 25114 | 25114 · EC 12 | 12 · IR 27 2468 | 2468 | 8:32 AM Milan | 4h12 | 12:44 PM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
B 523 520 | 520 · S 10 25116 | 25116 · EC 14 | 14 · IR 36 1970 | 1970 | 9:32 AM Milan | 4h20 | 1:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B 523 520 | 520 · S 10 25116 | 25116 · EC 14 | 14 · IR 27 2470 | 2470 | 9:32 AM Milan | 4h12 | 1:44 PM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
B 523 524 | 524 · S 10 25118 | 25118 · IC 2 1474 | 1474 · IR 36 1972 | 1972 | 10:32 AM Milan | 4h20 | 2:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B 523 524 | 524 · S 10 25118 | 25118 · IC 2 1474 | 1474 · IR 27 2472 | 2472 | 10:32 AM Milan | 4h12 | 2:44 PM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
EuroCity 62 | 11:05 AM Milan Centrale | 4h24 | 3:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 150 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h22 | 3:32 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 523 528 | 528 · S 10 25120 | 25120 · EC 150 | 150 | 11:32 AM Milan | 4h00 | 3:32 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
B 523 536 | 536 · S 10 25122 | 25122 · EC 30 | 30 · IR 36 1976 | 1976 | 12:32 PM Milan | 4h20 | 4:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B 523 536 | 536 · S 10 25122 | 25122 · EC 30 | 30 · IR 27 2476 | 2476 | 12:32 PM Milan | 4h12 | 4:44 PM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
B 523 540 | 540 · S 10 25124 | 25124 · EC 16 | 16 · IR 36 1978 | 1978 | 1:32 PM Milan | 4h20 | 5:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B 523 540 | 540 · S 10 25124 | 25124 · EC 16 | 16 · IR 27 2478 | 2478 | 1:32 PM Milan | 4h12 | 5:44 PM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
B 523 546 | 546 · RE 80 25822 | 25822 · IC 10360 | 10360 · IC 3 782 | 782 | 2:32 PM Milan | 4h26 | 6:58 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B 523 546 | 546 · S 10 25126 | 25126 · EC 152 | 152 · IR 36 1980 | 1980 | 2:32 PM Milan | 4h20 | 6:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B 523 546 | 546 · S 10 25126 | 25126 · EC 152 | 152 · IR 27 2480 | 2480 | 2:32 PM Milan | 4h12 | 6:44 PM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
EuroCity 64 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h20 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 523 550 | 550 · S 10 25128 | 25128 · EC 20 | 20 · IR 36 1982 | 1982 | 3:32 PM Milan | 4h20 | 7:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B 523 550 | 550 · RE 80 25824 | 25824 · IC 10370 | 10370 · ICE 272 | 272 | 3:32 PM Milan | 4h26 | 7:58 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B 523 550 | 550 · S 10 25128 | 25128 · EC 20 | 20 · IR 27 2482 | 2482 | 3:32 PM Milan | 4h12 | 7:44 PM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
B 523 554 | 554 · S 10 25130 | 25130 · EC 22 | 22 · IR 36 30102 | 30102 | 4:32 PM Milan | 4h20 | 8:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B 523 554 | 554 · S 10 25130 | 25130 · EC 22 | 22 · IR 27 2484 | 2484 | 4:32 PM Milan | 4h12 | 8:44 PM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
B 523 560 | 560 · S 10 25132 | 25132 · EC 24 | 24 · IR 36 1986 | 1986 | 5:32 PM Milan | 4h20 | 9:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B 523 560 | 560 · S 10 25132 | 25132 · EC 24 | 24 · IR 27 2486 | 2486 | 5:32 PM Milan | 4h12 | 9:44 PM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
EuroCity 66 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 4h32 | 10:37 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 523 564 | 564 · S 10 25134 | 25134 · EC 306 | 306 · IR 36 1988 | 1988 | 6:32 PM Milan | 4h20 | 10:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B 523 568 | 568 · S 10 25136 | 25136 · EC 126 | 126 · IR 36 1990 | 1990 | 7:32 PM Milan | 4h20 | 11:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
| Monday, August 17 | |||||
B 523 580 | 580 · S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 26 2308 | 2308 | 12:38 AM Milan | 7h17 | 7:55 AM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B S10 3 | 3 · S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 26 2308 | 2308 | 3:44 AM Milan | 4h11 | 7:55 AM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
B S10 3 | 3 · S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 26 2308 | 2308 | 3:53 AM Milan | 4h02 | 7:55 AM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Milan to Basel run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 10:04 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Basel — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Basel trip today.
One of Europe’s leading art museums, with outstanding Old Masters and modern works. An essential stop for Basel’s world-class cultural scene.
A major contemporary art museum in a former paper mill, known for ambitious temporary exhibitions and a beautiful riverside location.
A renowned private museum presenting modern and contemporary art in a landmark building by Renzo Piano, set within a landscaped park.
Basel’s lively market square is framed by historic facades and the town hall. It is a practical and scenic starting point for exploring the old town.
This beautifully preserved old-town hill has narrow lanes, fountains, and noble houses. It offers some of Basel’s most atmospheric walks and views.
A riverside promenade packed with locals, swimmers, and postcard views of the old city. It captures Basel’s relaxed everyday life exceptionally well.
Basel’s signature hard honey-almond spice biscuit, traditionally made for autumn fairs and Christmas. A protected regional specialty with medieval roots.
A flaky butter pastry filled with hazelnut or almond mix. It is a classic Basel sweet sold in local bakeries and closely tied to the city’s confectionery tradition.
Basel-style flour soup, slowly browned for a deep roasted flavor and often served during Carnival. A comforting local classic linked to Fasnacht traditions.
Elegant fine dining in Hotel Les Trois Rois, known for refined French-inspired cuisine, Rhine views, and one of Basel’s most celebrated gastronomic experiences.
Stylish restaurant in Teufelhof Basel offering modern Swiss and seasonal cuisine. A polished but relaxed option with a strong local reputation.
Historic traditional venue serving Swiss classics in a lively old-town setting. A dependable place to try local dishes with a casual Basel atmosphere.
Very high hotel, dining, and everyday costs; transit is efficient but not cheap. Basel is pricier than most European city breaks.
Service is usually included. Round up small amounts in cafes, add about CHF 5-10 in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Basel SBB -> Barfüsserplatz, Basel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Basel 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Basel trains use the Milano Centrale to Basel SBB station pair, with some services arriving at Basel Bad Bhf. Use this guide to compare Milan and Basel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Milano Certosa is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Certosa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Burger King, Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Certosa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Milano Certosa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Certosa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Certosa: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Mirage, Klima Hotel Milano Fiere.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB 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 Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Dreispitz is 3 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Dreispitz has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Dreispitz.
ATMs are available at Dreispitz.
Available at Dreispitz: Parking, WC.
Available at Dreispitz: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dreispitz.
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