Train from Milan to Liestal

🇮🇹 Milan → 🇨🇭 Liestal

Straight-line Distance

249 km

NNW (333.6°)

Rail Distance

~324 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 19m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

57.8 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 5.5 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 63.3 kg

Taking the train saves 57.8 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇮🇹

Origin

Milan

🇨🇭

Destination

Liestal

Journey Tips

Liestal, capital of Basel-Landschaft, is around two hours from Milan on SBB via the Gotthard or Lötschberg. The old town with medieval gates contrasts with nearby Basel. SBB S-Bahn services link Basel to Liestal every 15 minutes.

Scenic Highlight

The Jura foothills south of Basel, through which the railway passes between Liestal and the Rhine plain, are characterised by narrow limestone gorges and beech forests typical of the Swiss Jura landscape.

Booking Tip

Book via SBB.ch to Basel SBB and use the S-Bahn connection to Liestal; the Swiss Travel Pass covers the Basel-Liestal S-Bahn without any additional cost or reservation requirement.

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Continue Your Journey

Continue from Liestal

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 133 km 🇨🇭 Sion 143 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 142 km 🇨🇭 Bex 148 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 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 Liestal takes approximately 1h 19m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~324 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Milan to Liestal is approximately 324 km (249 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 Liestal emits approximately 5.5 kg of CO2, compared to 63.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 57.8 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Milan to Liestal 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 Liestal.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27