Milan to Rome train

Trains from Milan to Rome

Using trains to travel from Milan to Rome is easy and efficient, with trains running regularly on a daily schedule throughout the week. There are around 70 Milan to Rome trains per day and the journey takes between 3 and 8 hours depending on the service, route and number of changes. On average, the journey on the Milan to Rome train routes takes around 4h30min, and there are both direct trains and journeys that will involve changes.

Milan to Rome Train Time: Daily Departures

Milan to Rome trains run throughout the week, with around 70 trains per day. There are at least 2 trains per hour, with up to 6 trains an hour during the busiest commuter times in the morning and around 5 an hour for the evening commute. From Monday to Friday, the first train departs Milan at around 5:00 a.m. with the last train, an overnight journey, leaving at roughly 11:30 p.m. There are slightly different timetables on Saturdays and Sundays, with fewer departures and the first train departing at around 5:45 a.m. on a Sunday. During the week, it is easier to find direct train journeys.

How long is the journey by train from Milan to Rome?

The 296-mile trip between Milan and Rome will take, on average, 4h30min. Train journey duration varies from around 3 hours, if you choose the quickest train, up to 9 hours, and will involve at least one change in cities such as Pisa, Bologna, Genova or Florence, although most trips are direct. Although there are no specified peak travel times, you may find that on weekdays up until 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the trains are used by commuters, so bear this in mind when booking if you want to avoid crowded trains.

How to find cheap train tickets from Milan to Rome?

When looking for cheap train tickets from Milan to Rome, it is advisable for you to book well in advance to secure the cheapest tickets, as booking on the day is more expensive. There is a selection of train companies that operate on the route, so it is a good idea to compare prices across companies. You can also buy cheaper train tickets on the journeys that require changes. Try to be as flexible as possible with days and times of travel, as well as class of ticket, where you can decide between super-economy, economy and flexible tickets on the national rail network and Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive on the private train line. You are likely to get a better deal on ticket prices if you can be flexible with your options. Discounts can be gained through group travel offers, youth and senior discounts (upon purchase of a discount card), two for one offers and kids being able to travel for free.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Milan to Rome?

Departure train stations: There are three departure stations for trains from Milan to Rome – Milan Central, Milan Rogoredo Station or Milan Porta Garibaldi. These train stations are situated in central Milan, which has good public transport connections with metro, bus and tram networks. The stations have places to eat and shop as well as left luggage facilities and ATMs. You can enquire about cheap train tickets from Milan to Rome at the information desk in the station. We suggest you arrive at least half an hour before your train to ensure you can find your platform.

Arrival train stations: Trenitalia trains from Milan to Rome will arrive at Roma Termini station, while trains operated by Italo will arrive into Roma Tiburtina. It is possible to catch either the Blue or Red metro from Termini station into the city or you could catch a bus from the Piazza dei Cinquecento outside the station. From Tiburtina catch the Metro using Line B to get into the city. The stations in Rome have information desks where you can enquire about low cost travel into the city and you can also grab a coffee or a quick bite to eat at one of the restaurants.

Which train companies travel from Milan to Rome?

There are two train companies that operate along the route from Milan to Rome, running both high-speed and slower, regional services. Trenitalia, the national train company of Italy, has a high-speed option in the form of its Frecciarossa service, which has many connecting trains along the route and a slower, intercity service, and this train company operates the most services per day with around 51 services from Milan to Rome. Italo, a private train company, operates high-speed trains from Milan to Rome.

Trenitalia trains from Milan to Rome

Trenitalia operates both direct, high-speed trains and intercity trains between Milan and Rome. The train journey of around 296 miles should take 4h30min, with the fastest journey taking just over 3 hours. There is also the option of an overnight journey with this operator. There are four classes of travel on the high-speed Milan to Rome line – Standard, Premium, Business and Executive – while the regional trains offer first and second class. You can choose from a variety of tickets – Super Economy, Economy or Base (which is the most flexible), but be sure to read up on the cancellation policy for each ticket option.

Italo trains from Milan to Rome

Italo, Italy’s private train company, runs a direct, high-speed service on its route from Milan to Rome. Italo’s schedule operates trains at regular intervals on a daily basis from Milan Central to Roma Termini. You can choose between Smart, Prima and Club Executive classes and there are two ticket options – Economy and Flex – for each class of travel, so you can make your travel options more flexible. Be sure to look at the ticket policy in case you need to cancel your ticket. While the Flex ticket option costs slightly more, it is more flexible in terms of cancellation policy.

Milan to Rome Trains: Services on board

Both Trenitalia and Italo run modern trains with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, comfortable armchair-style seats and a cafeteria/bistro service on board. On the Milan to Rome route, depending on your train company, there are several classes of travel from standard, second or economy class options to club or executive first class style options. Small pets of under 10kg (22lb) are free to travel but be sure to check if this is available on your ticket type. You can travel with a dog of any size provided the dog is on a lead and has a muzzle, and you will need to book and pay for this service in advance. On Trenitalia, you can take a folded bike or scooter on board as long as it can be carried in a bag. Travellers with reduced mobility, as well as those requiring assistance at train entrances, are very welcome on board, however it is advisable to book assistance in advance of travel.