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Museo del Santuario di San Francesco di Paola
Museum at the sanctuary presenting the life, devotion, and legacy of Saint Francis of Paola through religious objects and exhibits.
Cheapest price on 25 Oct
£51
Average ticket price on 25 Oct
£77
Fastest journey on 25 Oct
8 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 25 Oct
12 h 6 m
Trains on 25 Oct
10
Distance
881 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Paola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Paola will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
On Sun 25 Oct, we found 10 trains from Milan to Paola, including 10 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 881 km distance in an average of 12 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Trains from Milan to Paola run on average 31 times per day, taking around 8h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 881 km distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 881 km |
Average train duration 8h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Milan to Paola trains for tomorrow, Sunday 25 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:05 Milan | 14h17 | 18:22 Paola | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:05 Milan | 14h17 | 19:22 Paola | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:10 Milan | 14h12 | 19:22 Paola | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:40 Milan | 8h11 | 13:51 Paola | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:10 Milan | 14h16 | 3:26 Paola | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:10 Milan | 14h16 | 4:26 Paola | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:10 Milan | 13h13 | 8:23 Paola | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:20 Milan | 10h45 | 6:05 Paola | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:50 Milan | 14h36 | 10:26 Paola | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:18 Milan | 14h08 | 11:26 Paola | 0 changesdirect | |
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Museum at the sanctuary presenting the life, devotion, and legacy of Saint Francis of Paola through religious objects and exhibits.
Civic museum space used for local history and cultural displays, useful for visitors wanting context on Paola beyond the sanctuary.
Small cultural venue hosting temporary exhibitions and artistic events, offering a local perspective on Paola’s contemporary scene.
Historic centre area with narrow streets, churches, and local character, ideal for discovering the town’s older urban fabric on foot.
Central square for strolling and people-watching, surrounded by everyday town life and useful as a starting point for exploring Paola.
Seafront promenade popular for walks, sunset views, and a relaxed look at Paola’s Tyrrhenian coastline and beach atmosphere.
Spicy spreadable pork sausage flavoured with Calabrian chillies. It is a hallmark of the region and commonly eaten on bread or with pasta.
Sun-dried figs often filled with almonds or citrus peel and baked. They are a classic Calabrian sweet linked to local fig-growing traditions.
Braided ring bread seasoned with olive oil, often with fennel seeds or black pepper. It is a traditional Calabrian bakery staple, especially at festivals.
Traditional seafood and Calabrian dishes in a relaxed setting near the coast. A reliable choice for local flavours and generous portions.
Established restaurant focused on fish and southern Italian cooking, with a smart but unfussy atmosphere suitable for lunch or dinner.
Casual pizzeria and restaurant serving pizzas and classic Calabrian plates. Good for an easy meal with local specialities.
Paola is budget-friendly for Italy, with lower hotel and dining prices than major tourist cities and modest local transport costs.
Service is often included or informal. Round up in cafés, leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Paola railway station -> Piazza del Popolo, Paola
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Paola by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Paola trains use the Milano Centrale to Paola station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Paola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Paola has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Piazzetta, Trattoria del Mare
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Paola. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Paola. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paola: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paola: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paola: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Blumentag, Hotel Sant'Agostino, Hotel Alhambra.
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