How much is the train ticket from Basel to Milano?

The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Milano start from R 1 352. The average price for this train route is around R 2 480. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Basel to Milano?

The average train journey time from Basel to Milano is 4h 43m, covering a distance of 261 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 20m and is operated by Trenitalia .

Which train operators serve the Basel to Milano route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Milano?

The earliest train from Basel to Milano departs at 10:22. And the latest train departs at 17:30.

Train Basel to Milano from R 1 698

Next train departures

Next departures from Basel to Milano on 28 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:04	Basel	4h 46m	19:50	Milano Centrale	Cheapest
	Train	15:04	Basel	4h 46m	19:50	Milano Centrale	Fastest

Next departures from Basel to Milano on 29 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	11:07	Basel	4h 43m	15:50	Milano Centrale	Cheapest
	Train	11:07	Basel	4h 43m	15:50	Milano Centrale	Fastest

Next departures from Basel to Milano on 30 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:07	Basel	4h 43m	15:50	Milano Centrale	CheapestFastest
Train	11:07	Basel	4h 43m	15:50	Milano Centrale	No tags
Train	15:04	Basel	4h 46m	19:50	Milano Centrale	No tags
Train	15:04	Basel	4h 46m	19:50	Milano Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Milano on 31 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:07	Basel	4h 43m	15:50	Milano Centrale	CheapestFastest
Train	11:07	Basel	4h 43m	15:50	Milano Centrale	No tags
Train	15:04	Basel	4h 46m	19:50	Milano Centrale	No tags
Train	15:04	Basel	4h 46m	19:50	Milano Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Milano on 1 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:22	Basel	4h 28m	21:50	Milano Centrale	Cheapest
Train	17:22	Basel	4h 28m	21:50	Milano Centrale	Fastest
Train	12:22	Basel	4h 33m	16:55	Milano Centrale	No tags
Train	12:22	Basel	4h 33m	16:55	Milano Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Milano on 2 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:22	Basel	4h 28m	21:50	Milano Centrale	Cheapest
Train	17:22	Basel	4h 28m	21:50	Milano Centrale	Fastest
Train	12:22	Basel	4h 33m	16:55	Milano Centrale	No tags
Train	12:22	Basel	4h 33m	16:55	Milano Centrale	No tags
Train	12:22	Basel	4h 33m	16:55	Milano Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Milano on 3 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:22	Basel	4h 28m	21:50	Milano Centrale	Cheapest
Train	17:22	Basel	4h 28m	21:50	Milano Centrale	Fastest
Train	12:22	Basel	4h 33m	16:55	Milano Centrale	No tags
Train	12:22	Basel	4h 33m	16:55	Milano Centrale	No tags
Train	12:22	Basel	4h 33m	16:55	Milano Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Milano on 4 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:22	Basel	4h 28m	21:50	Milano Centrale	Cheapest
Train	17:22	Basel	4h 28m	21:50	Milano Centrale	Fastest
Train	12:22	Basel	4h 33m	16:55	Milano Centrale	No tags
Train	12:22	Basel	4h 33m	16:55	Milano Centrale	No tags
Train	17:22	Basel	4h 28m	21:50	Milano Centrale	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:49 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Basel to Milano

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Milano. The journey takes about 5 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 447, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

5h 55mAverage duration

253 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 447 - R 2 700	Average duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 352 - R 4 245	Average duration4h 43m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Milano?

Basel

A
Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland
C
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel
D
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Milano

A
Milano Centrale
Piazza Duca d'Aosta 1, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
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B
Rogoredo
Via Gamboloita 7, 20139 Milano MI, Italy
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C
Rho Fiera
20017 Rho MI, Italy
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D
Piazza I Maggio, 1
Piazza I Maggio, 1, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni MI, Italy
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E
Lampugnano
Via Giulio Natta, 228, 20151 Milano, Italy
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F
Porta Garibaldi
P.za Sigmund Freud 1, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
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Train Companies

Trenitalia

4.0/559 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2.5

Based on 59 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Trenitalia ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 352

IT train companies: Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Milano by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Basel to Milano?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Milano start from R 1 352. The average price for this train route is around R 2 480. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basel to Milano?
The average train journey time from Basel to Milano is 4h 43m, covering a distance of 261 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 20m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which train operators serve the Basel to Milano route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Milano?
The earliest train from Basel to Milano departs at 10:22. And the latest train departs at 17:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

26/05

R 2 526

27/05

R 2 522

Today

R 2 521

29/05

R 2 517

30/05

R 2 457

31/05

R 2 452

01/06

R 2 393

02/06

R 1 958

The cheapest trip from Basel to Milano was searched and found on 02 Jun 2026 with a price of R 1 958

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basel to Milano as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 958 to R 4 133 for a train ticket from Basel to Milano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 958, which is on 2026-06-02.