Train from Milan to Flüelen

🇮🇹 Milan → 🇨🇭 Flüelen

Straight-line Distance

164 km

NNW (344.4°)

Rail Distance

~213 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~56m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

38.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 41.6 kg

Taking the train saves 38.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇮🇹

Origin

Milan

🇨🇭

Destination

Flüelen

Journey Tips

Flüelen at the southern tip of Lake Uri is the rail terminus for the William Tell Express combination journey, which continues by paddleboat across the lake to Lucerne. SBB trains from Milan reach Flüelen in around two hours. The village is a quiet gateway to the heart of Swiss history.

Scenic Highlight

The short section from Flüelen north along Lake Uri's eastern shore — past the Rütli meadow where the Swiss Confederation was founded — is one of Switzerland's most historically resonant railway experiences.

Booking Tip

The William Tell Express (train + boat to Lucerne) is a classic Swiss experience bookable via SBB.ch; it includes obligatory seating and is worth booking weeks ahead in the summer tourist season.

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Continue Your Journey

Continue from Flüelen

🇨🇭 Andermatt 30 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 28 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 82 km 🇨🇭 Göschenen 26 km 🇨🇭 Interlaken Ost 62 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 Flüelen takes approximately 56m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~213 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Milan to Flüelen is approximately 213 km (164 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 Flüelen emits approximately 3.6 kg of CO2, compared to 41.6 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 38.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Milan to Flüelen 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 Flüelen.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27