Milan → Bern

3.3 a dayfastest 3h15SBB / TrenitaliaIntercity

Direct trains · no change

07:10 → 10:25
EC 60 Intercity
Milano Centrale → Bern · via Domodossola, Brig
3h156 stops
Runs: DailySBB / Trenitalia ↗
11:05 → 14:25
EC 62 Intercity
Milano Centrale → Bern · via Domodossola, Brig
3h205 stops
Runs: Sat, SunSBB / Trenitalia ↗
15:10 → 18:30
EC 64 Intercity
Milano Centrale → Bern · via Domodossola, Brig
3h205 stops
Runs: Sat, SunSBB / Trenitalia ↗
15:10 → 18:25
EC 64 Intercity
Milano Centrale → Bern · via Domodossola, Brig
3h155 stops
Runs: Mon–FriSBB / Trenitalia ↗
18:05 → 21:25
EC 66 Intercity
Milano Centrale → Bern · via Domodossola, Brig
3h205 stops
Runs: DailySBB / Trenitalia ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (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

The train wins by 2h11

Train · fastest direct3h29

To Milano Centrale3 min
Before departure10 min
EC 603h15
From Bern1 min

Plane · nonstop MXP–ZRH5h40

To Milan Malpensa (MXP)55 min
Check-in & security1h30
Flight MXP–ZRH1h00
Landing to exit20 min
From ZRH1h55

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. Nonstop airlines: Ethiopian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines.