Train from Duisburg Hbf to Milan

🇩🇪 Duisburg Hbf → 🇮🇹 Milan

Straight-line Distance

685 km

SSE (163.9°)

Rail Distance

~890 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~3h 21m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

158.8 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 15.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 173.9 kg

Taking the train saves 158.8 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

High-Speed Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Duisburg Hbf

🇮🇹

Destination

Milan

Journey Tips

Duisburg connects to Milan via Cologne, Frankfurt, and the Gotthard or Brenner, taking eight to ten hours. DB ICE covers Duisburg to Frankfurt or Basel; SBB or Trenitalia handle the Alpine crossing and Italian leg.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhine Gorge between Koblenz and Bingen — passing Castle Rheinfels, the Loreley rock, and dozens of vineyard-covered hills — is one of Germany's most celebrated rail landscapes.

Booking Tip

Book the German leg via DB.de for ICE services; the international connection from Basel or Frankfurt to Milan should be booked via SBB.ch or Trenitalia.com for the best cross-border 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 Duisburg Hbf

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 574 km 🇨🇭 Sion 580 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 569 km 🇨🇭 Bex 576 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 524 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Duisburg Hbf to Milan takes approximately 3h 21m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~890 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Duisburg Hbf to Milan is approximately 890 km (685 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Duisburg Hbf to Milan emits approximately 15.1 kg of CO2, compared to 173.9 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 158.8 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Duisburg 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 Duisburg Hbf and Milan.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27