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Basel to Milan by train
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Cheapest Price €13.61
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30 days in advance €86.58
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7 days in advance €120.69
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First train05:56
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Last train17:31
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey4hr 6m
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Distance263 kilometres
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Trains per day21
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Avg. journey time4hr 28m
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Train operators
Basel to Milan train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Basel to Milan by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Basel to Milan take around 4 hours and 6 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 263 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Basel is scheduled to depart at around 06:25. The last departure is usually at around 17:31 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Basel at around 05:56, with the last train leaving at around 17:31. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 21 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 2 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €13.55.
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 Basel to Milan?
Yes, there is a direct train from Basel to Milan.
How long does it take to travel from Basel to Milan?
The Basel to Milan train travel takes about 4 hours and 6 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Basel to Milan train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Milan leaving Basel at around 06:25 and the last train leaving at around 17:31 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Basel at around 05:56, with the final departure at 17:31.
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EuroCity via Simplon Tunnel
Take a comfortable EuroCity train from Basel to Milan, cruising from the Rhine Valley through the Alps and the Simplon Tunnel to the plains of Lombardy.
There are additional options that require just one change of train – usually in Zurich, Arth-Goldau or Lugano. The onward journey to Milan is then on a EuroCity service via the Gotthard route to Italy. Note that the change adds more than an hour to the journey time and you may lose out on the cheaper fares which are often available on the direct train from Basel to Milan.
The direct train from Basel to Milan takes in two long tunnels on this route through the Alps: the Lötschberg Base Tunnel (34 km) and the Simplon Tunnel (20 km). Once in Italy, the train cuts through a corner of Piedmont with marvellous views of Lake Maggiore on the left before dropping gently down to the plains of Lombardy and Milan. All in all, a route with some good views of Alpine scenery, but few serious close encounters with the hills.
Basel SBB to Milan Centrale
The direct EuroCity trains to Milan leave from the Swiss station in Basel (a station often referred to as Basel SBB). In Milan, these trains arrive at Centrale, from where there is a good choice of onward connections to cities across Italy. The Basel to Milan trains make eight or nine stops along the way. The main stations on the route are the Swiss capital Berne and the town of Brig, where the train pauses just before diving into the Simplon Tunnel to Italy.