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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s leading art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the elegant Brera district.
Cheapest price
$132
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rheinfelden to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rheinfelden to Milan will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $132.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rheinfelden for Milan on Thu, May 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 256 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 38 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 3 h 59 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 train as it is the most popular option from Rheinfelden to Milan 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 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $255 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 17m Average total duration 11h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rheinfelden to Milan:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rheinfelden to Milan costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $221 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rheinfelden to Milan costing on average $255 (€206).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Flight takes on average 11h 17m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (3h 53m by train vs 4h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $119 (€96) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Rheinfelden to Milan trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:30 PM Rheinfelden | 4h20 | 5:50 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rheinfelden to Milan run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€46) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 18:05. The fastest train covers the 159 miles (256 km) distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 159 miles (256 km) |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 6:30 AM |
Last train 6:05 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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One of Italy’s leading art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the elegant Brera district.
A major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist holdings and striking city views.
A contemporary museum focused on world cultures and major temporary exhibitions, popular for its modern architecture and changing shows.
Milan’s canal district, best known for waterside walks, photogenic bridges, and lively atmosphere day and night.
A charming historic neighborhood of narrow streets, galleries, boutiques, and classic Milan character, ideal for wandering.
Milan’s main square and the symbolic heart of the city, surrounded by major landmarks and constant urban energy.
Creamy saffron risotto, one of Milan's signature dishes, prized for its rich flavor and golden color.
Braised veal shank cooked slowly until tender, traditionally served with gremolata and often paired with risotto.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter, a classic Milanese specialty and one of the city's most famous dishes.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant offering creative haute cuisine with an elegant, Michelin-starred reputation.
Famous central bakery known for panzerotti, a beloved casual stop near the Duomo with constant local appeal.
Modern Milanese restaurant known for refined Lombard classics in a stylish contemporary setting.
Milan is pricier than most Italian cities, especially for hotels, central dining, and aperitivo areas.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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