Train from Ulm Hbf to Milan

🇩🇪 Ulm Hbf → 🇮🇹 Milan

Straight-line Distance

329 km

S (190.6°)

Rail Distance

~428 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 42m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

76.3 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 7.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 83.6 kg

Taking the train saves 76.3 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

High-Speed Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Ulm Hbf

🇮🇹

Destination

Milan

Journey Tips

DB and SBB EuroCity services connect Ulm with Milan via Stuttgart, Zurich, and the Gotthard Base Tunnel. Ulm is famous for its Gothic minster with the world's tallest church spire. The journey crosses Germany, Switzerland, and Italy in a single day.

Scenic Highlight

The Swiss midlands between Zurich and the Gotthard approach rise dramatically as the train heads south, with the Uri Alps filling the horizon before the descent into Italian-speaking Ticino.

Booking Tip

Book via DB.de for through international tickets or SBB.ch for combined ticketing; EC services offer comfortable connections and booking 4-6 weeks ahead secures best fares.

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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 Ulm Hbf

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 298 km 🇨🇭 Sion 312 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 324 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 197 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 222 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Ulm Hbf to Milan takes approximately 1h 42m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~428 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Ulm Hbf to Milan is approximately 428 km (329 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Ulm Hbf to Milan emits approximately 7.3 kg of CO2, compared to 83.6 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 76.3 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Ulm 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 Ulm Hbf and Milan.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27