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M.A.X. Museo
Contemporary art museum in Chiasso presenting changing exhibitions with strong links to photography and visual culture.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$8
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$8
Fastest journey on Aug 29
50 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
50 m
Trains on Aug 29
36
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Chiasso is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Chiasso will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 36 trains from Milan to Chiasso, including 19 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 50 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.
Regionale TRENORD 135 · S10 TRENORD 25122
Regionale TRENORD 183 · S10 TRENORD 25140
Regionale TRENORD 165 · S10 TRENORD 25134
Regionale TRENORD 25514
Regionale TRENORD 25532
Regionale TRENORD 25514
Regionale TRENORD 25532
Regionale TRENORD 25516
Regionale TRENORD 25536
Regionale TRENORD 25512Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Chiasso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Chiasso:
A train is $0.43 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Chiasso costing on average $8.
Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
The journey is about 9m faster (49m by train vs 58m by car) and roughly $19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 vs $27). 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 Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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 Chiasso trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 7:43 PM Milan Centrale | 0h46 | 8:29 PM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 179 · S10 TRENORD 25138 | 7:50 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 8:51 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 8:43 PM Milan Centrale | 0h46 | 9:29 PM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 183 · S10 TRENORD 25140 | 8:50 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 9:51 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 9:43 PM Milan Centrale | 0h46 | 10:29 PM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 187 · S10 TRENORD 25142 | 9:50 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 10:51 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 10:43 PM Milan Centrale | 0h46 | 11:29 PM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S11 TRENORD 25192 | 11:09 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h08 | 12:17 AM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
Regionale TRENORD 25502 | 5:39 AM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 6:29 AM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 25506 | 6:39 AM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 7:29 AM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 4113 · S10 TRENORD 25112 | 6:50 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 7:51 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25508 | 7:39 AM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 8:29 AM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 117 · S10 TRENORD 25114 | 7:50 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 8:51 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25510 | 8:39 AM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 9:29 AM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 123 · S10 TRENORD 25116 | 8:50 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 9:51 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 4125+ UrbV Urb+ S10 TRENORD 25164 | 9:07 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h10 | 10:17 AM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25512 | 9:39 AM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 10:29 AM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 129 · S10 TRENORD 25118 | 9:50 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 10:51 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25514 | 10:39 AM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 11:29 AM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 131 · S10 TRENORD 25120 | 10:50 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 11:51 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25516 | 11:39 AM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 12:29 PM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 135 · S10 TRENORD 25122 | 11:50 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 12:51 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25518 | 12:39 PM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 1:29 PM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 141 · S10 TRENORD 25124 | 12:50 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 1:51 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25520 | 1:39 PM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 2:29 PM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 145 · S10 TRENORD 25126 | 1:50 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 2:51 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25522 | 2:39 PM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 3:29 PM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 149 · S10 TRENORD 25128 | 2:50 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 3:51 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 3:39 PM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 4:29 PM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 155 · S10 TRENORD 25130 | 3:50 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 4:51 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25526 | 4:39 PM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 5:29 PM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 159 · S10 TRENORD 25132 | 4:50 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 5:51 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25528 | 5:39 PM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 6:29 PM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 165 · S10 TRENORD 25134 | 5:50 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 6:51 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25530 | 6:39 PM Milan Centrale | 0h50 | 7:29 PM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 173 · S10 TRENORD 25136 | 6:50 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 7:51 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Milan to Chiasso run on average 39 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 but you can travel from only $6 by bus.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 12:43 AM |
Last train 11:43 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Chiasso — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chiasso trip today.
Contemporary art museum in Chiasso presenting changing exhibitions with strong links to photography and visual culture.
Cultural center with exhibitions on typography, graphics, and visual communication, tied to Chiasso’s design identity.
Art venue in nearby Mendrisio featuring rotating exhibitions in a historic villa setting popular with regional visitors.
Main square of Chiasso, a practical urban hub surrounded by civic life and a good starting point for exploring the center.
Central pedestrian street lined with shops and everyday city life, ideal for a short walk through Chiasso.
Cultural district around the town’s museums and exhibition venues, suitable for visitors interested in design and art.
Creamy risotto cooked slowly, often with saffron, mushrooms, or local wine. It reflects Ticino's strong Lombard culinary heritage and is a staple in local homes.
Slow-braised beef in red wine, typically served with polenta. A hearty regional dish common in the cooler months across southern Switzerland.
Cornmeal porridge served soft or set, often paired with cheese, stew, or mushrooms. It is one of Ticino's most traditional rural foods.
Elegant fine dining in Villa Principe Leopoldo, known for refined Italian and Ticino cuisine, polished service, and a romantic upscale atmosphere.
Historic grotto-style venue in Mendrisio serving Ticinese classics, grilled meats, risotto, and local wine in a traditional rustic setting.
Established casual restaurant in Chiasso popular for Italian cuisine, pizza, and seafood, with a lively local atmosphere and reliable service.
Chiasso is costly versus nearby Italian towns. Hotels, dining, and local transit are typically priced at Swiss levels, though border competition can slightly temper some everyday food costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up, and small change is fine at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Chiasso 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 Chiasso, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Chiasso trains use the Milano Centrale to Chiasso station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Chiasso 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 Bovisa Politecnico is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Bovisa Politecnico has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Casa Fontana, Osteria del Treno
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Ticket office support is available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sunflower, Hotel Valganna, Hotel Ares Milano.
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.
Chiasso 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 Carlino, Osteria Grotto del Cavaliere
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Chiasso. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Chiasso. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chiasso: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chiasso: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chiasso.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mövenpick Touring, Hotel Bahnhof, Hotel Garni Centro.
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