- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thun to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thun to Milan will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 6 trains that leave Thun for Milan on Fri, Jun 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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 Thun to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $83.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $374 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 41m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Thun to Milan:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thun to Milan costing on average $95 (€78).
A bus is $316 (€258) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thun to Milan costing on average $374 (€305).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
Flight takes on average 9h 41m.
The journey is about 49m faster (3h 25m by train vs 4h 14m by car) and roughly $29 (€23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($95 (€78) vs $124 (€101)). 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 Thun to Milan trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 21 6708 | 6708 · RE 7 4359 | 4359 · IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25515 | 25515 | 6:26 AM Thun station | 4h07 | 10:33 AM Milan | 4 transfers | |
ICE 374 | 374 · IC 1411 | 1411 · EC 30331 | 30331 · B 2 2023 | 2023 | 6:34 AM Thun station | 4h39 | 11:13 AM Milan | 3 transfers | |
S 21 6712 | 6712 · RE 7 4363 | 4363 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 | 8:26 AM Thun station | 4h07 | 12:33 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
811+ 153 | 8:34 AM Thun station | 5h34 | 2:08 PM Milano Lambrate | 1 transfer | |
813+ 19 | 9:33 AM Thun station | 5h17 | 2:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
S 21 6716 | 6716 · RE 7 4367 | 4367 · IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25523 | 25523 | 10:26 AM Thun station | 4h07 | 2:33 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
815+ 151 | 10:34 AM Thun station | 5h16 | 3:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
817+ 21 | 11:33 AM Thun station | 5h17 | 4:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Thun to Milan run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€34) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€34) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 9:34 PM |
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Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
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Milan’s canal district, known for waterside walks, lively atmosphere, and highly photogenic bridges and reflections.
Charming central neighborhood with elegant streets, galleries, boutiques, and a classic Milanese artistic atmosphere.
Milan’s main square and the city’s most important urban landmark, ideal for first-time visitors and classic views.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, rich with butter and cheese, prized for its golden color and elegant flavor.
A traditional breaded veal cutlet, fried until crisp. It is one of the city’s most iconic and historic main dishes.
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Iconic casual spot famous for panzerotti, beloved by locals and visitors for quick, affordable bites near the Duomo.
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Historic traditional trattoria serving classic Milanese and Lombard dishes in an old-world, elegant atmosphere.
Prices are high by Italian standards, especially for hotels and central dining, but budget cafés and aperitivo deals help control daily costs.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included or a coperto charged. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
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