There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Kriens by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3h 30mCHF 56–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
4h 59mCHF 21–38Drive 241.2 km
- Drive from Milan to Krienscar 241.2 km
2h 40mCHF 40–57Train, fly
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 4mCHF 92–240Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
- Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
4h 8mCHF 63–181
Milan to Kriens by train and bus (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Kriens is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Kriens is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Kriens. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Kriens, Schachenstrasse via Milan and Luzern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Kriens. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Luzern via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Milan and Kriens is 235 km. The road distance is 241.2 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Kriens without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Milan to Kriens, including transfers.
Milan to Kriens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Milan to Kriens train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Kriens is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Kriens, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Luzern 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 18–30 and the journey takes 3h 20m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–310
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–170
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–25
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Kriens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Milan to Kriens train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Kriens is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Milan to Kriens.
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