Train from Milan to Brunnen

🇮🇹 Milan → 🇨🇭 Brunnen

Straight-line Distance

174 km

NNW (345.0°)

Rail Distance

~226 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~58m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

40.3 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 44.2 kg

Taking the train saves 40.3 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇮🇹

Origin

Milan

🇨🇭

Destination

Brunnen

Journey Tips

Brunnen on Lake Lucerne is a scenic Swiss village reached from Milan in around two and a half hours via Bellinzona, Arth-Goldau, and the Lake Uri shoreline railway. The resort is famous for its dramatic location below the Fronalpstock and Haggenspitz mountains. SBB services handle the full route.

Scenic Highlight

The train hugs the eastern shore of Lake Uri between Flüelen and Brunnen, with the sheer Urner Alps rising straight from the lake's edge and the Rütli meadow visible across the water.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free; for individual tickets, book via SBB.ch in advance for best availability, especially in summer when Brunnen is a popular tourist destination.

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Continue Your Journey

Continue from Brunnen

🇨🇭 Altdorf 14 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 40 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 38 km 🇨🇭 Thusis 71 km 🇨🇭 Visp 96 km

Also from Milan

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Milan to Brunnen takes approximately 58m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~226 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Milan to Brunnen is approximately 226 km (174 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Milan to Brunnen emits approximately 3.8 kg of CO2, compared to 44.2 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 40.3 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Milan to Brunnen 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 Milan and Brunnen.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27