Train from Grenoble to Milan

🇫🇷 Grenoble → 🇮🇹 Milan

Straight-line Distance

275 km

E (81.9°)

Rail Distance

~358 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 27m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

63.9 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 6.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 69.9 kg

Taking the train saves 63.9 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

High-Speed Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Grenoble

🇮🇹

Destination

Milan

Journey Tips

Grenoble connects to Milan in around four hours via Chambéry, Modane, and the 13.7km Fréjus Rail Tunnel beneath Mont Cenis. Trenitalia and SNCF share this Franco-Italian cross-border route through the Savoie Alps.

Scenic Highlight

The climb from Chambéry through the Arc valley towards Modane reveals the glaciated peaks of the Vanoise national park, with the Grande Casse and Dent Parrachée visible above the tree line.

Booking Tip

Book via SNCF.com or Trenitalia.com; through-tickets covering the complete Grenoble-Milan itinerary may be available on some services, simplifying ticket validation at the Italian border.

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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 Grenoble

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 187 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 326 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 222 km 🇨🇭 Sion 172 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 163 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Grenoble to Milan takes approximately 1h 27m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~358 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Grenoble to Milan is approximately 358 km (275 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Grenoble to Milan emits approximately 6.1 kg of CO2, compared to 69.9 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 63.9 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Grenoble 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 Grenoble and Milan.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27