How to travel from Sankt Gallen to Milan

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Sankt Gallen to Milan

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sankt Gallen to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $160.

Distance: 135 miles (218 km)

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from Sankt Gallen to Milan

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:30 PM13h00
    St. Gallen, Bahnhof
    6:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:30 PM13h00
    St. Gallen, Bahnhof
    6:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1638
    10:45 PM0h55
    Zurich Airport
    11:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $7531One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIC 1 714 | 714+TrenitaliaEuroCity 45
    9:07 AM8h43
    St. Gallen
    5:50 PMMilan Centrale
    $2191One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 1 722 | 722+TrenitaliaEuroCity 47
    1:07 PM9h43
    St. Gallen
    10:50 PMMilan Centrale
    $2191One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 1 720 | 720+TrenitaliaEuroCity 47
    12:07 PM10h43
    St. Gallen
    10:50 PMMilan Centrale
    $2191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Ethiopian AirlinesET737
    9:00 PM1h10
    Zurich Airport
    10:10 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6249 · VY6330
    9:10 PM12h00
    Zurich Airport
    9:10 AMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $1821One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6247 · VY6340
    9:45 AM4h55
    Zurich Airport
    2:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $1851One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Sankt Gallen 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 Sankt Gallen to Milan.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Sankt Gallen and Milan including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Milan is a bus with an average price of $71 (€57).

This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Gallen to Milan:

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sankt Gallen to Milan costing on average $98 (€79).

A bus is $89 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sankt Gallen to Milan costing on average $160 (€129).

The fastest way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Milan is by train with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 15m.

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

The distance from Sankt Gallen to Milan is approximately 135 miles (218 km).
The average frequency per day from Sankt Gallen to Milan is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sankt Gallen to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from St. Gallen and arrive in Chiasso station.
  • Buses mostly depart from St. Gallen, Bahnhof and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sankt Gallen to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Voralpen Express, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Air Baltic to go to Milan by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Calanda Viaggi to go to Milan by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sankt Gallen to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Calanda Viaggi.
Omio customers who travel from Sankt Gallen 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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