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Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier fine art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna. A top choice for Italian art lovers.
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint-Louis to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Louis to Milan will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 17 trains that leave Saint-Louis for Milan on Sun, Jun 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 28 the direct trains cover the 267 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
On Sun, Jun 28 the slowest trains will take 4 h 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.
S 6 87815 | 87815 · IR 37 2265 | 2265 · IC 2 869 | 869 · RE 80 25521 | 25521
T 3 | 3040 · IR 37 2265 | 2265 · IC 2 869 | 869 · RE 80 25521 | 25521
T 1 | 1037 · IR 37 2265 | 2265 · IC 2 869 | 869 · RE 80 25521 | 25521
T 2 | 2040 · IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869
T 3 | 3042 · IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869
T 2 | 2040 · IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869
T 2 | 2030 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519
T 3 | 3034 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519
T 3 | 3042 · IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869
T 1 | 1033 · IR 27 2465 | 2465 · EC 153 | 153+
IR VAE 2021 | 2021Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saint-Louis to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $185.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$322 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $390 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 52m Average total duration 13h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Louis to Milan:
A bus is $276 (€228) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Louis to Milan costing on average $322 (€266).
A bus is $345 (€284) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Louis to Milan costing on average $390 (€322).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Flight takes on average 13h 52m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (4h 2m by train vs 4h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $322 (€266) compared to roughly $108 (€89) 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.
Direct services run with Trenitalia.
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 Saint-Louis to Milan trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T 1 | 1029 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 | 8:25 AM Saint-Louis | 4h01 | 12:26 PM Chiasso station | 3 transfers | |
T 3 | 3034 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 | 8:30 AM Saint-Louis | 3h56 | 12:26 PM Chiasso station | 3 transfers | |
T 2 | 2030 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 | 8:37 AM Saint-Louis | 3h49 | 12:26 PM Chiasso station | 3 transfers | |
T 1 | 1031 · ICE 273 | 273 · EC 153 | 153 | 8:40 AM Saint-Louis | 4h15 | 12:55 PM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 273 | 273 · EC 153 | 153 | 8:41 AM Basel Bad Bhf | 4h14 | 12:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
T 3 | 3036 · IR 36 1965 | 1965 · EC 153 | 153 | 8:45 AM Saint-Louis | 4h10 | 12:55 PM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
T 2 | 2032 · IR 36 1965 | 1965 · EC 153 | 153 | 8:52 AM Saint-Louis | 4h03 | 12:55 PM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
T 1 | 1033 · IR 27 2465 | 2465 · EC 153 | 153+ IR VAE 2021 | 2021 | 8:55 AM Saint-Louis | 4h00 | 12:55 PM Chiasso station | 3 transfers | |
T 3 | 3040 · IR 37 2265 | 2265 · IC 2 869 | 869 · RE 80 25521 | 25521 | 9:14 AM Saint-Louis | 4h12 | 1:26 PM Chiasso station | 3 transfers | |
S 6 87815 | 87815 · IR 37 2265 | 2265 · IC 2 869 | 869 · RE 80 25521 | 25521 | 9:18 AM Basel Bad Bhf | 4h08 | 1:26 PM Chiasso station | 3 transfers | |
T 1 | 1037 · IR 37 2265 | 2265 · IC 2 869 | 869 · RE 80 25521 | 25521 | 9:25 AM Saint-Louis | 4h01 | 1:26 PM Chiasso station | 3 transfers | |
T 3 | 3042 · IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869 | 9:29 AM Saint-Louis | 3h57 | 1:26 PM Chiasso station | 4 transfers | |
T 2 | 2040 · IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869 | 9:37 AM Saint-Louis | 3h49 | 1:26 PM Chiasso station | 4 transfers | |
T 3 | 3044 · IR 36 1967 | 1967 · EC 19 | 19 | 9:44 AM Saint-Louis | 4h11 | 1:55 PM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
TER 96115 | 96115 · ICE 275 | 275 · EC 19 | 19 | 9:45 AM Basel St. Johann | 4h10 | 1:55 PM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
T 1 | 1041 · IR 27 2467 | 2467 · EC 19 | 19+ IR VAE 2023 | 2023 | 9:55 AM Saint-Louis | 4h00 | 1:55 PM Chiasso station | 3 transfers | |
EuroCity 173 | 3:30 PM Olten station | 4h20 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Saint-Louis to Milan run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $97 (€80) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 20:38. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (267 km) distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 165 miles (267 km) |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€80) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 12:38 AM |
Last train 8:38 PM |
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Charming central neighborhood with elegant streets, art atmosphere, independent shops, and classic Milan character.
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Prices are high by Italian standards, especially for hotels and central dining, though cafés, transit, and casual meals remain manageable.
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