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ITMilan to Bern Train & Bus Tickets
From Milan (Italy) to Bern (Switzerland) · about 211 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Milan to Bern, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €38.50 for travel on 18 Dec 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) | €32.47 for travel on 16 Dec 2026 (seen 22 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 4 h 48 min (20 journeys) | about 10 h 45 min (5 journeys) |
| Sold by | Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia | FlixBus |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Milan to Bern: what to expect
Milan and Bern are about 211 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Italy to Switzerland. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 211 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Milan–Bern tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €39.73, across 3 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Bern
- Bern's best-known landmark is an elaborate medieval clock tower with moving puppets. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Albert Einstein lived in Bern from 1903 to 1905, the year his Annus Mirabilis papers were published. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Bern's 6 kilometres of arcades make up one of the longest covered shopping promenades in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Milan to Bern
How long does the journey from Milan to Bern take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 4 h 48 min by train and about 10 h 45 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Milan to Bern?
The lowest fare seen recently is €32.47 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 16 Dec 2026 (seen 22 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €38.50. Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €39.73). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Milan to Bern?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €38.50 and the lowest bus fare €32.47, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Milan to Bern?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia, FlixBus.