Trains to Milan

Trains to Milan

Italy’s northern transport hub, Milan, is also its undisputed capital of business, fashion and design. Between them, Milan Centrale and its three other main terminus stations connect with the city’s Malpensa airport, the capital Rome, and international destinations as far afield as Paris.

Which is the main train station in Milan?

The hugely imposing Milan Centrale is a tourist attraction in itself, with a full range of cafes, shops and services in or around the station. Serving over 120 million passengers a year, the city’s main terminus offers regular services to and from the beautiful northern lakes, Venice, Turin, Bologna and Rome, as well as destinations in Germany, Austria, France and Switzerland. Porta Garibaldi (to the northwest), Cadorno (west) and Rogoredo (east) generally offer suburban and shorter intercity services.

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For those seeking a smooth, high-speed connection between Milan and Paris, Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa offers an outstanding travel experience. This premium train service provides a direct, comfortable, and efficient route between the heart of Milan and Paris, making it an excellent option for both business travellers and holidaymakers. With luxurious seating, cutting-edge amenities, and high-speed connections, the Frecciarossa train ensures your Milan–Paris journey is effortless. Book your tickets for this fast and convenient service with Omio to secure the best fares and a seamless booking experience.

Travelling with Frecciarossa guarantees exceptional comfort on the Milan to Paris route. Passengers can enjoy spacious seating, free Wi-Fi, gourmet dining options, and a relaxing atmosphere throughout the journey. As the train glides through breathtaking Italian scenery, including stunning Alpine landscapes, you can sit back, unwind, and travel in complete luxury. For the most convenient and comfortable way to reach Paris, trust Omio to find you the best fares for this premium service.

Which train companies offer trains to Milan?

Most of the services to Milan are provided by the state-controlled operator Trenitalia, or are operated under the Trenord Regio livery for local and regional services in the northern Italian region. However, high-speed services from Turin, Bologna, Rome, Florence and Naples are operated by Italo, offering a fast and more luxurious service from these key national destinations. Note that some EuroCity international services are operated in association with Deutsche Bahn or the Swiss and Austrian national operators, OBB and SBB. Separate fares apply for the Malpensa Express from the airport.

Why travel by train to Milan?

Arriving in Milan’s spectacular main station – one of the railway wonders of the world - is one of the great experiences in European travel, bringing you within easy reach of the business and tourist centres of the city. The main terminus is also the perfect starting point for your onward journey: it offers an unparalleled route map of connections, from the picturesque Alpine lakes to the Mediterranean coast.

Before you travel to Milan by train - good to know!

Famous as the footballing home of Internazionale and AC Milan, the city is equally celebrated as the home of style and design, hosting European trade fairs in everything from fashion to furniture. Like many stops on the Italian art trail, it boasts Renaissance masterpieces, but also the Triennale museum and the country's biggest collection of futurist art at the Museo del Novecento. Visiting all the sights is easy with an extensive tram system and over 60 miles of Metro network.

How to Get to Milan by Train

Eurostar services a regular route from London St. Pancras to Milan via Paris. There are between 10 and 15 trains departing from London St. Pancras to Paris each day, where passengers will need to transfer from Paris du Nord station to Paris Lyon by taking the metro toward Melun. The transfer takes about 7 minutes, with just a single stop before Gare de Lyon. From Paris Lyon, travellers can take the TGV to the Milano Porta Garibaldi station or, alternatively, take the Thello night train which runs from Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan Central. The Milano Porta Garibaldi station is located slightly north of the city centre between Chinatown, La Fontana and Varesine, boasting excellent connections to other major cities via metro, bus and commuter train.

Milan

Home to numerous museums, historical churches and the highest number of designer clothing stores in the world, Milan is an extremely interesting and chic cosmopolitan city. One of the greatest attractions in the city is Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper which is located in the Santa Maria Delle Grazie. Another popular attraction is the Duomo, which features 135 spires and 3,200 statues - the largest in Europe. The highlight of the Duomo is the Madonna statue which is made from gilded copper. For a spot of shoppting, hit the main fashion square known as Quadrilatero d'Oro to browse collections from some of the world's most high-end designers.