St. Gallen to Milan by train
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Overview: trains from St. Gallen to Milan
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Travelling from St. Gallen to Milan by train
Want to know how to get from St. Gallen to Milan by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from St. Gallen to Milan take around 4 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 219 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving St. Gallen is scheduled to depart at around 00:05. The last departure is usually at around 23:37. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 23 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 48 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$67.30.
We think any time is a great time to visit Milan, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Milan.
Is there a direct train from St. Gallen to Milan?
The journey between St. Gallen and Milan usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from St. Gallen to Milan every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from St. Gallen to Milan?
The St. Gallen to Milan train travel takes about 4 hours and 40 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the St. Gallen to Milan train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Milan leaving St. Gallen at around 00:05 and the last train leaving at around 23:37. This is the same at the weekend.
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