There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Milan by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 12m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 4h 18m
5 alternative options
Bus • 4h 45m
Drive • 3h 38m
Fly Basel to Milan Linate • 5h 28m
Fly Basel to Milan Malpensa • 6h 5m
Basel to Milan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Milan is to rideshare which costs SFr 19 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Milan is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Milano Centrale. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Basel and Milan is 365 km. The road distance is 338.4 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Milan without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 200.
The train from Basel Sbb to Milano Centrale takes 4h 12m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Basel to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Milan train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel Sbb station.
The best way to get from Basel to Milan is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 290 and takes 5h 28m.
- Distance: 365.4 km
- Duration: 4h 12m
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Milan, Italy?
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) operates a train from Basel Sbb to Milano Centrale 3 times a day. Tickets cost €110 - €200 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27 - €40 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Basel to Milan Linate via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €380
Flights from Basel to Milan Malpensa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €490
Flights from Basel to Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €420
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Milan Linate via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €600
Flights from Basel to Milan Malpensa via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €800
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Basel to Milan Linate via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €900
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Milan Malpensa via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €340
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Zurich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €420
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel Sbb to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel Sbb to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Basel to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +393293958604
- info@pistoiaviaggi.com
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Basel to Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Basel to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Basel to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Basel to Milan train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Milan is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Basel to Milan.
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