Train from Munich to Milan

🇩🇪 Munich → 🇮🇹 Milan

Straight-line Distance

345 km

SSW (212.1°)

Rail Distance

~448 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 46m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

79.9 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 7.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 87.5 kg

Taking the train saves 79.9 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

High-Speed Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Munich

🇮🇹

Destination

Milan

Journey Tips

Munich to Milan is one of Europe's great trans-Alpine journeys — around four hours via the Brenner Pass on DB or ÖBB Eurocity. The historic Brenner railway dates to 1867 and crosses dramatic Tyrolean scenery with several daily departures.

Scenic Highlight

The Brenner Pass crossing between Innsbruck and Bolzano, at 1,370 metres, offers spectacular views of the Wilder Kaiser, Stubaier Alps, and the sudden transition from Austrian Tyrol to the South Tyrolean Dolomites.

Booking Tip

DB and ÖBB sell through-tickets for the Munich-Milan Eurocity service; book via DB.de or OBB.at at least two to three weeks in advance for the best Sparpreis or SparSchiene fares on this popular route.

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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 Munich

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 367 km 🇨🇭 Sion 382 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 402 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 261 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 279 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Munich to Milan takes approximately 1h 46m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~448 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Munich to Milan is approximately 448 km (345 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Munich to Milan emits approximately 7.6 kg of CO2, compared to 87.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 79.9 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Munich 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 Munich and Milan.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27