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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$179
Average price
$179
Fastest journey
6 h 42 m
Average duration
6 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
637 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan Centrale will cost around $179 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $179.
Of the 1 trains that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Milan Centrale on Thu, Jun 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 637 km distance in an average of 6 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 42 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 6 h 42 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.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 395 miles (637 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$176 Average price | $185 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $356 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan Centrale:
A bus is $127 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan Centrale costing on average $176 (€142).
A bus is $137 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan Centrale costing on average $185 (€150).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
The journey is about 1h 48m faster (6h 48m by train vs 8h 36m by car) and roughly $180 (€146) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($176 (€142) vs $356 (€288)). 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, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale.
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 Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan Centrale trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9255+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 2:48 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h19 | 10:07 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan Centrale run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 14:25. The fastest train covers the 395 miles (637 km) distance in 6h 37m.
Distance 395 miles (637 km) |
Average train duration 6h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 37m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 2:25 PM |
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Historic traditional trattoria known for classic Milanese dishes, old-world atmosphere, and a strong local reputation.
Prices are above the Italian average, especially near the station. Casual meals are manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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