Basel → Milan

5.4 a dayfastest 4h20SBB / TrenitaliaIntercity

Direct trains · no change

06:30 → 10:50
EC 61 Intercity
Basel SBB → Milano Centrale · via Bern, Brig, Domodossola
4h207 stops
Runs: DailySBB / Trenitalia ↗
10:30 → 14:55
EC 63 Intercity
Basel SBB → Milano Centrale · via Bern, Brig, Domodossola
4h257 stops
Runs: Sat, SunSBB / Trenitalia ↗
11:04 → 15:50
EC 151 Intercity
Basel SBB → Milano Centrale · via Zurich, Bellinzona, Lugano
4h466 stops
Runs: Only Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Oct, Sat 24 Oct, Sun 25 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersSBB / Trenitalia ↗
11:07 → 15:50
EC 151 Intercity
Basel SBB → Milano Centrale · via Zurich, Bellinzona, Lugano, Como
4h437 stops
Runs: DailySBB / Trenitalia ↗
12:30 → 16:55
EC 65 Intercity
Basel SBB → Milano Centrale · via Bern, Brig, Domodossola
4h257 stops
Runs: DailySBB / Trenitalia ↗
15:04 → 19:50
EC 173 Intercity
Basel SBB → Milano Centrale · via Bellinzona, Lugano, Como
4h466 stops
Runs: DailySBB / Trenitalia ↗
17:30 → 21:50
EC 67 Intercity
Basel SBB → Milano Centrale · via Bern, Brig, Domodossola
4h208 stops
Runs: DailySBB / Trenitalia ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (ch, it) for 28 Sep – 25 Oct 2026; timetables change, so check with the operator before you travel. How we build this.

Door to door vs flying

No nonstop flight: the direct train is the only no-change way

Train · fastest direct4h34

To Basel SBB1 min
Before departure10 min
EC 614h20
From Milano Centrale3 min

From city centre to city centre unless you pick otherwise. Getting to stations and airports: typical public-transport times (estimates). Airport: check-in & security 1h30 before, 20 min to get out after landing. Flight time is typical for the distance.