The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg to Milan
Cheapest price
€100
Average price
€122
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 26 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
440 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Milan will cost around €122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €100.
Of the 4 trains that leave Heidelberg for Milan on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 440 km distance in an average of 7 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 7 h 32 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.








Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Milan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 440 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€133 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 5m Average total duration 14h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Heidelberg to Milan train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1749 · ECE 151 | On time 7:24 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 7h29 | 2:53 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Milan
Distance 440 km |
Average train duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €46 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 20m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia from Heidelberg to Milan trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trenitalia trains will get you between Heidelberg and Milan from €21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Trenitalia
FAQs: Trains from Heidelberg to Milan

When departing from Heidelberg, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Heidelberg Hbf, Heidelberg-Altstadt station and Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt. When arriving in Milan, you can end your route in train stations like Milan Centrale, Milan Porta Garibaldi and Milan Rogoredo.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Heidelberg Hbf, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Milan Centrale, located 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Heidelberg to Milan
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
- Persepolis
- Zum Brückenaff
- 'S' Kastanie
- Choa
- Parkhotel Atlantic
- Hackteufel
- Goldener Falke
- Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
- Restaurant Dufke
- Stettiner Klause
- Hakim's Imbiss
- KOLBEZ Cafe
- Hotel Rose
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- 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.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
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