There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Stans by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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 Luzerntrain Ec
4h 3mCHF 56–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
5h 56mCHF 22–43Drive 229.3 km
- Drive from Milan to Stanscar 229.3 km
2h 31mCHF 39–56Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
- Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
4h 26mCHF 67–107Train via Cadenazzo
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Cadenazzotrain Re80
- Take the train from Cadenazzo to Altdorf URtrain Ir46 / ...
5h 55mCHF 46–74
Milan to Stans by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Stans is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Stans is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Stans. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Luzern via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Stans. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Stans via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Milan and Stans is 246 km. The road distance is 229.3 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Stans without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Milan to Stans, including transfers.
Milan to Stans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Milan to Stans train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Stans is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Stans, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Luzern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–95 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Luzern 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 20–30 and the journey takes 4h 10m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–65
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Cadenazzo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Cadenazzo to Altdorf UR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–23
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Stans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Milan to Stans train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Stans is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Milan to Stans.
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