The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Milan
Cheapest price on Sep 28
€70
Average ticket price on Sep 28
€111
Fastest journey on Sep 28
4 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 28
4 h 16 m
Trains on Sep 28
9
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Milan will cost around €111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €70.
On Mon, Sep 28, we found 9 trains from Basel to Milan, including 5 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 28 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 4 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
On Mon, Sep 28 the slowest trains will take 4 h 22 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.
IR 36 1977 | 1977 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 · B 2 2055 | 20553:07 PM4h06Basel SBB7:13 PMMilan€701One-way2 transfers
591+
2112:33 PM4h17Basel SBB4:50 PMMilan Centrale€841One-way1 transfer
9211+
371:33 PM4h22Basel SBB5:55 PMMilano Lambrate€841One-way1 transfer
569+
15111:33 AM4h17Basel SBB3:50 PMMilan Centrale€941One-way1 transfer
6512:30 PM4h25Basel SBB4:55 PMMilan Centrale€1071One-way0 transfers
IR 36 1977 | 1977 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 · B 2 2055 | 20553:07 PM4h06Basel SBB7:13 PMMilan€701One-way2 transfers
569+
15111:33 AM4h17Basel SBB3:50 PMMilan Centrale€941One-way1 transfer
591+
2112:33 PM4h17Basel SBB4:50 PMMilan Centrale€841One-way1 transfer
EuroCity 675:30 PM4h20Basel SBB9:50 PMMilan Centrale€1211One-way0 transfers
9211+
371:33 PM4h22Basel SBB5:55 PMMilano Lambrate€841One-way1 transfer
Live departures
Basel to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Milan trains for today, Sunday, September 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 21 659 | 659+ EuroCity 11+ S11 TRENORD 25037 | 5:04 AM Basel SBB | 6h17 | 11:21 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 659 | 659+ EuroCity 11+ S11 TRENORD 25035 | 5:04 AM Basel SBB | 5h47 | 10:51 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 659 | 659+ EuroCity 11+ S11 TRENORD 25039 | 5:04 AM Basel SBB | 6h47 | 11:51 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 1957 | 1957 · EC 11 | 11 · S 10 25113 | 25113 · B 523 519 | 519 | 5:07 AM Basel SBB | 4h21 | 9:28 AM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 36 1959 | 1959 · EC 13 | 13 · S 10 25115 | 25115 · B 523 523 | 523 | 6:07 AM Basel SBB | 4h21 | 10:28 AM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2459 | 2459 · EC 13 | 13 · S 10 25115 | 25115 · B 523 523 | 523 | 6:16 AM Basel SBB | 4h12 | 10:28 AM Milan | 4 transfers | |
EuroCity 61 | 6:30 AM Basel SBB | 4h20 | 10:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 1961 | 1961 · EC 301 | 301 · S 10 25117 | 25117 · B 523 527 | 527 | 7:07 AM Basel SBB | 4h21 | 11:28 AM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 36 1961 | 1961 · EC 301 | 301 · B 2 2023 | 2023 | 7:07 AM Basel SBB | 4h06 | 11:13 AM Milan | 2 transfers | |
IR 27 2461 | 2461 · EC 301 | 301 · S 10 25117 | 25117 · B 523 527 | 527 | 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 4h12 | 11:28 AM Milan | 4 transfers | |
IR 36 1963 | 1963 · EC 15 | 15 · S 10 25119 | 25119 · B 523 533 | 533 | 8:07 AM Basel SBB | 4h21 | 12:28 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2463 | 2463 · EC 15 | 15 · S 10 25119 | 25119 · B 523 533 | 533 | 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 4h12 | 12:28 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
IR 36 1965 | 1965 · EC 153 | 153 · S 10 25121 | 25121 · B 523 539 | 539 | 9:07 AM Basel SBB | 4h21 | 1:28 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2465 | 2465 · EC 153 | 153 · S 10 25121 | 25121 · B 523 539 | 539 | 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 4h12 | 1:28 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
IR 36 1967 | 1967 · EC 19 | 19 · S 10 25123 | 25123 · B 523 545 | 545 | 10:07 AM Basel SBB | 4h21 | 2:28 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2467 | 2467 · EC 19 | 19 · S 10 25123 | 25123 · B 523 545 | 545 | 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 4h12 | 2:28 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
EuroCity 63 | 10:30 AM Basel SBB | 4h25 | 2:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 151 | 11:06 AM Basel SBB | 4h44 | 3:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 151 | 151 · S 10 25125 | 25125 · B 523 549 | 549 | 11:06 AM Basel SBB | 4h22 | 3:28 PM Milan | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 1969 | 1969 · EC 151 | 151 · S 10 25125 | 25125 · B 523 549 | 549 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 4h21 | 3:28 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2469 | 2469 · EC 151 | 151 · S 10 25125 | 25125 · B 523 549 | 549 | 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 4h12 | 3:28 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323+ EuroCity 123+ S11 TRENORD 25071 | 12:04 PM Basel SBB | 7h47 | 7:51 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323+ EuroCity 173+ S11 TRENORD 25073 | 12:04 PM Basel SBB | 8h17 | 8:21 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323+ EuroCity 123+ S11 TRENORD 25073 | 12:04 PM Basel SBB | 8h17 | 8:21 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 1971 | 1971 · EC 21 | 21 · S 10 25127 | 25127 · B 523 553 | 553 | 12:07 PM Basel SBB | 4h21 | 4:28 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2471 | 2471 · EC 21 | 21 · S 10 25127 | 25127 · B 523 553 | 553 | 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 4h12 | 4:28 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
IR 27 2471 | 2471 · EC 21 | 21+ EuroCity 37+ S11 TRENORD 25067 | 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 6h35 | 6:51 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
IR 27 2471 | 2471 · EC 21 | 21+ EuroCity 37+ S11 TRENORD 25069 | 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h05 | 7:21 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
IR 27 2471 | 2471 · EC 21 | 21+ EuroCity 123+ S11 TRENORD 25071 | 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h35 | 7:51 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4 transfers | |
EuroCity 65 | 12:30 PM Basel SBB | 4h25 | 4:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 21 675 | 675+ EuroCity 37+ S11 TRENORD 25069 | 1:04 PM Basel SBB | 6h17 | 7:21 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 675 | 675+ EuroCity 37+ S11 TRENORD 25067 | 1:04 PM Basel SBB | 5h47 | 6:51 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 675 | 675+ EuroCity 37+ S11 TRENORD 25071 | 1:04 PM Basel SBB | 6h47 | 7:51 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 1973 | 1973 · EC 37 | 37 · S 10 25129 | 25129 · B 523 561 | 561 | 1:07 PM Basel SBB | 4h21 | 5:28 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2473 | 2473 · EC 37 | 37 · S 10 25129 | 25129 · B 523 561 | 561 | 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 4h12 | 5:28 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
IR 36 1975 | 1975 · EC 123 | 123 · S 10 25131 | 25131 · B 523 567 | 567 | 2:07 PM Basel SBB | 4h21 | 6:28 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2475 | 2475 · EC 123 | 123 · S 10 25131 | 25131 · B 523 567 | 567 | 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 4h12 | 6:28 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
EuroCity 173 | 3:04 PM Basel SBB | 4h46 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 1977 | 1977 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 · B 2 2055 | 2055 | 3:07 PM Basel SBB | 4h06 | 7:13 PM Milan | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 1977 | 1977 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 · S 10 25133 | 25133 · B 523 571 | 571 | 3:07 PM Basel SBB | 4h21 | 7:28 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2477 | 2477 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 · S 10 25133 | 25133 · B 523 571 | 571 | 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 4h12 | 7:28 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
IR 36 1979 | 1979 · EC 25 | 25 · S 10 25135 | 25135 · B 523 575 | 575 | 4:07 PM Basel SBB | 4h16 | 8:23 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2479 | 2479 · EC 25 | 25 · S 10 25135 | 25135 · B 523 575 | 575 | 4:16 PM Basel SBB | 4h07 | 8:23 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
IR 36 1981 | 1981 · EC 27 | 27 · S 10 25137 | 25137 · B 523 577 | 577 | 5:07 PM Basel SBB | 4h16 | 9:23 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2481 | 2481 · EC 27 | 27 · S 10 25137 | 25137 · B 523 577 | 577 | 5:16 PM Basel SBB | 4h07 | 9:23 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
EuroCity 67 | 5:30 PM Basel SBB | 4h20 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 1983 | 1983 · EC 29 | 29 · S 10 25139 | 25139 · B 523 579 | 579 | 6:07 PM Basel SBB | 4h16 | 10:23 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2483 | 2483 · EC 29 | 29 · S 10 25139 | 25139 · B 523 579 | 579 | 6:16 PM Basel SBB | 4h07 | 10:23 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
IR 36 1985 | 1985 · IC 2 1487 | 1487 · S 10 25141 | 25141 · B 523 581 | 581 | 7:07 PM Basel SBB | 4h16 | 11:23 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2485 | 2485 · S 3 21379 | 21379 · IC 2 1487 | 1487 · S 10 25141 | 25141 | 7:16 PM Basel SBB | 4h07 | 11:23 PM Milan | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Milan
Trains from Basel to Milan run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Basel to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Milan by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Milan
Most Basel to Milan trains use the Basel SBB to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Porta Garibaldi. Use this guide to compare Basel and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Basel station do trains to Milan leave from?
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Getting to Dreispitz from Basel city centre
Dreispitz is 3 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Dreispitz train station facilities and services
Dreispitz has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dreispitz.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Dreispitz.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dreispitz: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dreispitz: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dreispitz.
Which Milan station do trains from Basel arrive at?
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Getting to Milano Porta Garibaldi from Milan city centre
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi train station facilities and services
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Getting to Milano Lambrate from Milan city centre
Milano Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Lambrate train station facilities and services
Milano Lambrate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
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