Train from Basel SBB to Milan

🇨🇭 Basel SBB → 🇮🇹 Milan

Straight-line Distance

260 km

SSE (151.1°)

Rail Distance

~338 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 22m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

60.3 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 5.7 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 66.0 kg

Taking the train saves 60.3 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Basel SBB

🇮🇹

Destination

Milan

Journey Tips

EuroCity and occasional TGV services connect Basel with Milan via the Gotthard Base Tunnel (the world's longest railway tunnel at 57km) or the older Gotthard route, depending on the service. The Gotthard Base Tunnel route is fastest; the older mountain route via Airolo and Bellinzona offers more dramatic scenery. Carrying your passport is wise for this Switzerland-Italy crossing.

Scenic Highlight

On services using the older Gotthard mountain route, the spiral tunnels and dramatic Reuss Valley gorge between Erstfeld and Airolo are among Europe's most extraordinary pieces of railway engineering.

Booking Tip

Book via SBB.ch for the widest range of options, including EuroCity services using the Gotthard Base Tunnel; Swiss Travel Pass holders still need to pay a reservation supplement for some EC trains.

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Continue Your Journey

Continue from Milan

🇨🇭 Aigle 196 km 🇨🇭 Sion 165 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 157 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 138 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 136 km

Also from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 67 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 165 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 79 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Basel SBB to Milan takes approximately 1h 22m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~338 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Basel SBB to Milan is approximately 338 km (260 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Basel SBB to Milan emits approximately 5.7 kg of CO2, compared to 66.0 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 60.3 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Basel SBB to Milan typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.

Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Basel SBB and Milan.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27