Train from Bern Hbf to Milan

🇨🇭 Bern Hbf → 🇮🇹 Milan

Straight-line Distance

212 km

SE (139.5°)

Rail Distance

~276 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 9m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

49.2 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 4.7 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 53.9 kg

Taking the train saves 49.2 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇨🇭

Origin

Bern Hbf

🇮🇹

Destination

Milan

Journey Tips

SBB and Trenitalia EuroCity trains link Bern with Milan in around two and a half hours via the Gotthard Base Tunnel or the Simplon route. The Simplon route via Lausanne is more scenic. Carry your passport for the Switzerland-Italy border crossing.

Scenic Highlight

On the Simplon route, the descent through the Rhone Valley and the emergence into the Ossola Valley after the Simplon Tunnel delivers a stunning Alpine-to-Italian transition with Mediterranean vegetation appearing suddenly.

Booking Tip

Book via sbb.ch for SBB EuroCity services; Swiss Travel Pass covers the Swiss portion but Italian reservation fees apply. Advance booking of 2-4 weeks is recommended for the best fares.

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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 Bern Hbf

🇨🇭 Aigle 79 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 39 km 🇨🇭 Sion 80 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 73 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 111 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Bern Hbf to Milan takes approximately 1h 9m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~276 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Bern Hbf to Milan is approximately 276 km (212 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Bern Hbf to Milan emits approximately 4.7 kg of CO2, compared to 53.9 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 49.2 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Bern Hbf 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 Bern Hbf and Milan.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27