- Must visit
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
$88
Average price
$132
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Val Thorens to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Val Thorens to Milan will cost around $132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 5 trains that leave Val Thorens for Milan on Wed, Jun 03, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 204 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 8 h 16 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Val Thorens to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Val Thorens to Milan:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Val Thorens to Milan costing on average $140 (€113).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
The journey is about 1h 4m faster (3h 28m by train vs 4h 32m by car) and roughly $43 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($140 (€113) vs $182 (€147)). 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 Frecciarossa, 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 Val Thorens to Milan trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9255+ 33347+ 883180 | Delayed 3:54 PM 1:37 PMVal Thorens | 8h16 | 9:53 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
9255+ 883180 | Delayed 3:54 PM 3:49 PMMoûtiers - Salins - Brides-les-Bains | 6h04 | 9:53 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
![]() | 9:26 AM Val Thorens | 2h24 | 11:50 AM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:37 PM Val Thorens | 8h16 | 8:53 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:37 PM Val Thorens | 6h16 | 7:53 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Val Thorens to Milan run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) but you can travel from only $62 (€50) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 20:08. The fastest train covers the 126 miles (204 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 126 miles (204 km) |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 8:08 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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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.
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A charming historic neighborhood of narrow streets, galleries, boutiques, and classic Milan character, ideal for wandering.
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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.
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