Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Milan

🇩🇪 Stuttgart Hbf → 🇮🇹 Milan

Straight-line Distance

367 km

S (179.7°)

Rail Distance

~477 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 52m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

85.1 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 8.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 93.2 kg

Taking the train saves 85.1 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

High-Speed Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Stuttgart Hbf

🇮🇹

Destination

Milan

Journey Tips

DB and Trenitalia EuroCity services connect Stuttgart with Milan via Zurich and the Gotthard Base Tunnel, crossing Germany, Switzerland, and Italy on one of Europe's great international corridors. Carry your passport for the Switzerland-Italy border.

Scenic Highlight

The Lake Zurich and Zurich cityscape visible on approach to Zurich Hauptbahnhof provide a memorable midpoint, before the train heads south into the Alps and emerges in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton.

Booking Tip

Book via DB.de or SBB.ch for EuroCity through tickets; advance booking of 4-6 weeks is recommended for best prices on this multi-country service.

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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 Stuttgart Hbf

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 303 km 🇨🇭 Sion 315 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 321 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 216 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 243 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Stuttgart Hbf to Milan takes approximately 1h 52m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~477 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Stuttgart Hbf to Milan is approximately 477 km (367 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Stuttgart Hbf to Milan emits approximately 8.1 kg of CO2, compared to 93.2 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 85.1 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Stuttgart Hbf 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 Stuttgart Hbf and Milan.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27