The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Basel
Cheapest price
71S$
Average price
96S$
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
59
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Basel will cost around 96S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 71S$.
To travel from Milan to Basel you need to make at least 2 changes.
S 50 25578 | 25578 · IC 21 688 | 688 · IC 61 984 | 9845:23 PM3h41Stabio station9:04 PMBasel SBB71 S$1One-way2 changes
S 10 25178 | 25178 · IC 21 688 | 688 · IC 61 984 | 9845:23 PM3h41Balerna station9:04 PMBasel SBB71 S$1One-way2 changes
EC 152 | 152 · IC 3 578 | 5783:05 PM3h31Chiasso station6:36 PMBasel SBB72 S$1One-way1 change
S 10 25174 | 25174 · IC 21 684 | 684 · ICE 100 | 1003:23 PM3h37Balerna station7:00 PMBasel SBB72 S$1One-way2 changes
S 40 25474 | 25474 · S 10 25128 | 25128 · EC 20 | 20 · ICE 272 | 2723:53 PM3h59Stabio station7:52 PMBasel SBB72 S$1One-way3 changes
RE 80 25522 | 25522 · IC 21 684 | 684 · ICE 100 | 1003:34 PM3h26Chiasso station7:00 PMBasel SBB72 S$1One-way2 changes
RE 80 25518 | 25518 · IC 21 680 | 680 · IC 61 976 | 9761:34 PM3h30Chiasso station5:04 PMBasel SBB90 S$1One-way2 changes
RE 80 25520 | 25520 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 26 2328 | 2328 · IC 6 978 | 9782:34 PM3h30Chiasso station6:04 PMBasel SBB111 S$1One-way3 changes
RE 80 25502 | 25502 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 · ICE 372 | 3726:34 AM3h30Chiasso station10:04 AMBasel SBB111 S$1One-way3 changes
RE 80 25524 | 25524 · IC 2 886 | 886 · IR 26 2332 | 2332 · IC 6 982 | 9824:34 PM3h30Chiasso station8:04 PMBasel SBB111 S$1One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Milan to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 19S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 19S$, and a flight costs an average of 118S$.
Distance: 264 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
117S$ Average Price | 30S$ Average Price Cheapest | 461S$ Average Price |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 15m Average total duration 18h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Basel trains for today, Thursday, 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 10 25182 | 25182 · IC 21 692 | 692 | 7:23 PM Balerna station | 3h41 | 11:04 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 10 25182 | 25182 · IC 21 692 | 692 · S 3 17386 | 17386 | 7:23 PM Balerna station | 4h03 | 11:26 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 50 25582 | 25582 · IC 21 692 | 692 · S 3 17386 | 17386 | 7:23 PM Stabio station | 4h03 | 11:26 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 50 25582 | 25582 · IC 21 692 | 692 | 7:23 PM Stabio station | 3h41 | 11:04 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 80 25530 | 25530 · IC 21 692 | 692 | 7:34 PM Chiasso station | 3h30 | 11:04 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 80 25530 | 25530 · IC 21 692 | 692 · S 3 17386 | 17386 | 7:34 PM Chiasso station | 3h52 | 11:26 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 40 25482 | 25482 · S 10 25136 | 25136 · EC 26 | 26 · IR 36 1990 | 1990 | 7:53 PM Stabio station | 3h59 | 11:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 10 25136 | 25136 · EC 26 | 26 · IR 36 1990 | 1990 | 7:57 PM Balerna station | 3h55 | 11:52 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
EC 26 | 26 · IR 36 1990 | 1990 | 8:05 PM Chiasso station | 3h47 | 11:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 10 25184 | 25184 · IC 2 894 | 894 · IR 37 2288 | 2288 | 8:23 PM Balerna station | 3h53 | 12:16 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 10 25184 | 25184 · IC 2 894 | 894 · IR 26 2340 | 2340 | 8:23 PM Balerna station | 3h41 | 12:04 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 50 25584 | 25584 · IC 2 894 | 894 · IR 37 2288 | 2288 | 8:23 PM Stabio station | 3h53 | 12:16 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 50 25584 | 25584 · IC 2 894 | 894 · IR 26 2340 | 2340 | 8:23 PM Stabio station | 3h41 | 12:04 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25532 | 25532 · IC 2 894 | 894 · IR 26 2340 | 2340 | 8:34 PM Chiasso station | 3h30 | 12:04 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25532 | 25532 · IC 2 894 | 894 · IR 37 2288 | 2288 | 8:34 PM Chiasso station | 3h42 | 12:16 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
B 523 580 | 580 · S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 37 2256 | 2256 | 12:38 AM Milan | 7h38 | 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
B 523 580 | 580 · S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 26 2308 | 2308 | 12:38 AM Milan | 7h26 | 8:04 AM Basel SBB | 4 changes | |
IC 2 1462 | 1462 · IR 36 1962 | 1962 | 6:04 AM Chiasso station | 3h48 | 9:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 2 1462 | 1462 · S 3 21326 | 21326 · IR 27 2462 | 2462 | 6:04 AM Chiasso station | 3h42 | 9:46 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 10 25156 | 25156 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 37 2260 | 2260 | 6:20 AM Chiasso station | 3h56 | 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 10 25156 | 25156 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 37 2260 | 2260 | 6:23 AM Balerna station | 3h53 | 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 50 25550 | 25550 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 37 2260 | 2260 | 6:23 AM Stabio station | 3h53 | 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 10 25156 | 25156 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 · ICE 372 | 372 | 6:23 AM Balerna station | 3h41 | 10:04 AM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 50 25550 | 25550 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 · ICE 372 | 372 | 6:23 AM Stabio station | 3h41 | 10:04 AM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
RE 80 25502 | 25502 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 37 2260 | 2260 | 6:34 AM Chiasso station | 3h42 | 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25502 | 25502 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 · ICE 372 | 372 | 6:34 AM Chiasso station | 3h30 | 10:04 AM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 40 25452 | 25452 · IC 2 1466 | 1466+ IR VAE 2010 | 2010+ IR 27 2464 | 2464 | 6:53 AM Stabio station | 3h53 | 10:46 AM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 40 25452 | 25452 · IC 2 1466 | 1466 · IR 36 1964 | 1964 | 6:53 AM Stabio station | 3h59 | 10:52 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 10 25110 | 25110 · IC 2 1466 | 1466+ IR VAE 2010 | 2010+ IR 27 2464 | 2464 | 6:57 AM Balerna station | 3h49 | 10:46 AM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 10 25110 | 25110 · IC 2 1466 | 1466 · IR 36 1964 | 1964 | 6:57 AM Balerna station | 3h55 | 10:52 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
178+ 972 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 3:04 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
30+ 9226 | 12:05 PM Milano Lambrate | 4h31 | 4:36 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
EC 30 | 30 · TGV 30326 | 30326 | 1:05 PM Chiasso station | 3h31 | 4:36 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
16+ 576 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h26 | 5:36 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 50 25570 | 25570 · IC 21 680 | 680 · IC 61 976 | 976 | 1:23 PM Stabio station | 3h41 | 5:04 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 10 25170 | 25170 · IC 21 680 | 680 · IC 61 976 | 976 | 1:23 PM Balerna station | 3h41 | 5:04 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25518 | 25518 · IC 21 680 | 680 · IC 61 976 | 976 | 1:34 PM Chiasso station | 3h30 | 5:04 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 40 25470 | 25470 · S 10 25124 | 25124 · EC 16 | 16 · IC 3 576 | 576 | 1:53 PM Stabio station | 3h43 | 5:36 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 10 25124 | 25124 · EC 16 | 16 · IC 3 576 | 576 | 1:57 PM Balerna station | 3h39 | 5:36 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
EC 16 | 16 · IC 3 576 | 576 | 2:05 PM Chiasso station | 3h31 | 5:36 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
152+ 578 | 2:05 PM Milano Lambrate | 4h31 | 6:36 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 50 25572 | 25572 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 26 2328 | 2328 · IC 6 978 | 978 | 2:23 PM Stabio station | 3h41 | 6:04 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 50 25572 | 25572 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 37 2276 | 2276 | 2:23 PM Stabio station | 3h53 | 6:16 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 10 25172 | 25172 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 37 2276 | 2276 | 2:23 PM Balerna station | 3h53 | 6:16 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 10 25172 | 25172 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 26 2328 | 2328 · IC 6 978 | 978 | 2:23 PM Balerna station | 3h41 | 6:04 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
RE 80 25520 | 25520 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 37 2276 | 2276 | 2:34 PM Chiasso station | 3h42 | 6:16 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25520 | 25520 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 26 2328 | 2328 · IC 6 978 | 978 | 2:34 PM Chiasso station | 3h30 | 6:04 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 40 25472 | 25472 · S 10 25126 | 25126 · EC 152 | 152 · IC 3 578 | 578 | 2:53 PM Stabio station | 3h43 | 6:36 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 10 25126 | 25126 · EC 152 | 152 · IC 3 578 | 578 | 2:57 PM Balerna station | 3h39 | 6:36 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
EC 152 | 152 · IC 3 578 | 578 | 3:05 PM Chiasso station | 3h31 | 6:36 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 10 25174 | 25174 · IC 21 684 | 684 · ICE 100 | 100 | 3:23 PM Balerna station | 3h37 | 7:00 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 50 25574 | 25574 · IC 21 684 | 684 · ICE 100 | 100 | 3:23 PM Stabio station | 3h37 | 7:00 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25522 | 25522 · IC 21 684 | 684 · ICE 100 | 100 | 3:34 PM Chiasso station | 3h26 | 7:00 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 40 25474 | 25474 · S 10 25128 | 25128 · EC 20 | 20 · ICE 272 | 272 | 3:53 PM Stabio station | 3h59 | 7:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 40 25474 | 25474 · S 10 25128 | 25128 · EC 20 | 20+ IR VAE 2028 | 2028 | 3:53 PM Stabio station | 3h53 | 7:46 PM Basel SBB | 4 changes | |
S 10 25128 | 25128 · EC 20 | 20 · ICE 272 | 272 | 3:57 PM Balerna station | 3h55 | 7:52 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 10 25128 | 25128 · EC 20 | 20+ IR VAE 2028 | 2028+ IR 27 2482 | 2482 | 3:57 PM Balerna station | 3h49 | 7:46 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
EC 20 | 20+ IR VAE 2028 | 2028+ IR 27 2482 | 2482 | 4:05 PM Chiasso station | 3h41 | 7:46 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
EC 20 | 20 · ICE 272 | 272 | 4:05 PM Chiasso station | 3h47 | 7:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
EC 20 | 20 · IR 36 1982 | 1982 | 4:05 PM Chiasso station | 3h47 | 7:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 10 25176 | 25176 · IC 2 886 | 886 · IR 26 2332 | 2332 · IC 6 982 | 982 | 4:23 PM Balerna station | 3h41 | 8:04 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 50 25576 | 25576 · IC 2 886 | 886 · IR 26 2332 | 2332 · IC 6 982 | 982 | 4:23 PM Stabio station | 3h41 | 8:04 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 10 25176 | 25176 · IC 2 886 | 886 · IR 37 2280 | 2280 | 4:23 PM Balerna station | 3h53 | 8:16 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 50 25576 | 25576 · IC 2 886 | 886 · IR 37 2280 | 2280 | 4:23 PM Stabio station | 3h53 | 8:16 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25524 | 25524 · IC 2 886 | 886 · IR 37 2280 | 2280 | 4:34 PM Chiasso station | 3h42 | 8:16 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25524 | 25524 · IC 2 886 | 886 · IR 26 2332 | 2332 · IC 6 982 | 982 | 4:34 PM Chiasso station | 3h30 | 8:04 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 40 25476 | 25476 · S 10 25130 | 25130 · EC 22 | 22+ IR VAE 2030 | 2030 | 4:53 PM Stabio station | 3h53 | 8:46 PM Basel SBB | 4 changes | |
S 40 25476 | 25476 · S 10 25130 | 25130 · EC 22 | 22 · IR 36 1984 | 1984 | 4:53 PM Stabio station | 3h59 | 8:52 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 10 25130 | 25130 · EC 22 | 22+ IR VAE 2030 | 2030+ IR 27 2484 | 2484 | 4:57 PM Balerna station | 3h49 | 8:46 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
S 10 25130 | 25130 · EC 22 | 22 · IR 36 1984 | 1984 | 4:57 PM Balerna station | 3h55 | 8:52 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
EC 22 | 22+ IR VAE 2030 | 2030+ IR 27 2484 | 2484 | 5:05 PM Chiasso station | 3h41 | 8:46 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
EC 22 | 22 · IR 36 1984 | 1984 | 5:05 PM Chiasso station | 3h47 | 8:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 50 25578 | 25578 · IC 21 688 | 688 · IC 61 984 | 984 | 5:23 PM Stabio station | 3h41 | 9:04 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 10 25178 | 25178 · IC 21 688 | 688 · IC 61 984 | 984 | 5:23 PM Balerna station | 3h41 | 9:04 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Milan to Basel
Trains from Milan to Basel run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 64S$ but you can travel from only 19S$ by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price 64S$ |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 10:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, DSB, Trenitalia EuroCity from Milan to Basel trainsTrenitalia, SBB, DSB, Trenitalia EuroCity trains will get you between Milan and Basel from 19S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milan to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Basel 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 Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Basel
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, accessible from Viale Certosa
- Burger King
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Mirage
- Klima Hotel Milano Fiere
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 14
- Ristorante Al Vecchio Porco
- Osteria dei Vecchi Sapori
- Outside the main entrance
- Free of charge
- Radisson Blu Hotel Milan
- Hotel Sunflower
- Hotel Berlino
- Free
- Tram: Line 12
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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