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Regional museum in Schwyz covering cantonal history, politics, and culture with well-presented exhibits close to Brunnen.
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$59
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$73
Fastest journey on Sep 23
1 h 46 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
1 h 46 m
Trains on Sep 23
3
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Brunnen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Brunnen will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 3 trains from Milan to Brunnen, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Brunnen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $82, while a flight costs an average of $377.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $377 Average price | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Brunnen:
A train is $295 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Brunnen costing on average $377 (€309).
Other travel options to Brunnen take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 38m.
The journey is about 34m faster (2h 26m by train vs 3h 0m by car) and roughly $92 (€75) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($82 (€67) vs $174 (€142)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Trenitalia.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Brunnen trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:34 AM Milan | 1h46 | 8:20 AM Brunnen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:34 AM Milan | 1h46 | 9:20 AM Brunnen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:34 AM Milan | 1h46 | 12:20 PM Brunnen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Milan to Brunnen run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 109 miles (176 km) |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Brunnen 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 Brunnen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Brunnen trains use the Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Brunnen 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.
Brunnen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Birdy's by Achtien, Seehotel Waldstätterhof Restaurant
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Brunnen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brunnen.
Available at Brunnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brunnen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brunnen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Seehotel Waldstätterhof, Hotel Schmid + Alfa, City Hotel.
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