The average train between Milan and Balsthal takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan to Balsthal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Milan and Balsthal. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Balsthal at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Milan to Balsthal? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Balsthal station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Milan to Balsthal train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Balsthal train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Olten station.
Book your Milan to Balsthal train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Milan and Balsthal is 235.5 km. The road distance is 346 km.
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Olten every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 65–120 and the journey takes 3h 51m.