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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Balsthal is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 75 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Balsthal is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Balsthal?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Balsthal, Post via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani, Olten, Bahnhof and Oensingen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Balsthal?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Balsthal via Olten and Oensingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Milan to Balsthal?

The distance between Milan and Balsthal is 346 km. The road distance is 308.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Milan to Balsthal without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Milan to Balsthal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Balsthal bus from?

Milan to Balsthal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Balsthal train from?

Milan to Balsthal train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train or bus from Milan to Balsthal?

The best way to get from Milan to Balsthal is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 75 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Milan to Balsthal bus arrive?

Milan to Balsthal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Milan to Balsthal train arrive?

Milan to Balsthal train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Milan to Balsthal?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Balsthal is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Milan to Balsthal.

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

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Where can I stay near Balsthal?

There are 326+ hotels available in Balsthal.

Milan to Balsthal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Balsthal by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to OltenEc
4h 55m
CHF 80–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Olten GosgerstrasseMarinoBus 251 / ...
6h 46m
CHF 33–74
Drive 308.2 km
1. Drive from Milan to Balsthal308.2 km
3h 19m
CHF 50–73
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich HbEc
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to OensingenIc5
5h 15m
CHF 79–138

Milan to Balsthal by train (Trenitalia)

26Weekly Trains

4h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 345.6 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Olten 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 65–120 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Balsthal, Post via Lugano, Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani, Olten Gosgerstrasse, Olten, Bahnhof, Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd, and Oensingen, Bahnhof in around 6h 46m.

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