How to travel from Bern to Milan

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bern to Milan

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $53, while a flight costs an average of $571.

Distance: 132 miles (213 km)

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$53

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$62

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8h 57m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Milan is a train with an average price of $53 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Milan:

A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bern to Milan costing on average $62 (€52).

A train is $518 (€433) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Milan costing on average $571 (€478).

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Milan is by train with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 52m.

Bus takes on average 8h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bern and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bern to Milan among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 50m faster (3h 29m by train vs 4h 19m by car) and roughly $83 (€69) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($53 (€44) vs $136 (€114)). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Bern to Milan

How to get from Bern to Milan by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bern to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:45 AM7h10
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    12:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $741One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:45 AM7h10
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    12:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $741One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 67
    6:34 PM3h16
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    9:50 PMMilan Centrale
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIC 8 816 | 816+TrenitaliaEuroCity 45
    1:07 PM4h43
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    5:50 PMMilan Centrale
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 8 816 | 816+TrenitaliaEuroCity 67
    1:07 PM8h43
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    9:50 PMMilan Centrale
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 6 970 | 970 · IR 27 2473 | 2473 · EC 37 | 37+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2029 | 2029
    1:04 PM3h51
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    4:55 PMChiasso station
    $881One-way
    3 transfers
  • VuelingVY6261 · VY6338
    2:25 PM6h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    8:55 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $2571One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 16 2169 | 2169 · IC 5 517 | 517+Ethiopian AirlinesET737
    10:36 AM11h34
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    10:10 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $3931One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIR 16 2175 | 2175 · IC 5 523 | 523+Ethiopian AirlinesET737
    1:36 PM8h34
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    10:10 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $3951One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bern to Milan

Travel to Milan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bern to Milan.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bern and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Milan is a train with an average price of $53 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Milan:

A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bern to Milan costing on average $62 (€52).

A train is $518 (€433) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Milan costing on average $571 (€478).

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Milan is by train with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 52m.

Bus takes on average 8h 57m.

The distance from Bern to Milan is approximately 132 miles (213 km).
The average frequency per day from Bern to Milan is:
  • Around 40 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bern to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Milan Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Milan by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, AJet, Turkish Airlines, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Milan by flight.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, DSB, SBB to go to Milan by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bern to Milan:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
Omio customers who travel from Bern to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Como, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Milan to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Milan, you can visit the iconic Duomo di Milano for its stunning Gothic architecture and panoramic views, explore Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and stroll through the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with its luxury boutiques. Discover the grand Sforza Castle, which houses various museums and art collections, and relax in the serene Sempione Park near the city center.
To fully experience Milan's key attractions, including the Duomo, The Last Supper, and shopping in the fashion district, plan for around 3 to 4 days.

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