What is the cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Milan?

The cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Milan is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balsthal to Milan?

The fastest way to get from Balsthal to Milan is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Balsthal and Milan?

No, there is no direct train from Balsthal to Milan. However, there are services departing from Balsthal and arriving at Milano Porta Garibaldi via Oensingen, Olten, Lugano and Como S.Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Balsthal to Milan?

The distance between Balsthal and Milan is 313 km. The road distance is 308.8 km.

How do I travel from Balsthal to Milan without a car?

The best way to get from Balsthal to Milan without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €80 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Balsthal to Milan?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Balsthal to Milan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balsthal to Milan train from?

Balsthal to Milan train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.

Train or bus from Balsthal to Milan?

The best way to get from Balsthal to Milan is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €80 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Balsthal to Milan train arrive?

Balsthal to Milan train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Balsthal to Milan?

Yes, the driving distance between Balsthal to Milan is 309 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Balsthal to Milan.

How do I get a train ticket from Balsthal to Milan?

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Where can I stay near Milan?

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Balsthal to Milan - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Balsthal to Milan by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
6h 6m
€81–322
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Olten Station to Aresebus
10h 9m
€48–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Olten to Luzerntrain Ir26
2. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus RegioJet 22
6h 36m
€51–107
Drive 308.8 km
1. Drive from Balsthal to Milancar 308.8 km
3h 20m
€53–77
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Oensingen to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
4h 43m
€102–285
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Oensingen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
6h 25m
€99–339

Balsthal to Milan by train

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6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 312.7 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Balsthal, Switzerland and Milan, Italy?

You can take a train from Balsthal to Milano Porta Garibaldi via Oensingen, Olten, Lugano, and Como S.Giovanni in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Olten Station to Arese twice a week. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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