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Musei Civici San Gimignano
The main civic museum displays paintings, historic rooms, and access to Torre Grossa in the Palazzo Comunale.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to San Gimignano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to San Gimignano will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
On Fri 13 Nov, we found 6 trains from Milan to San Gimignano, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 2 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.

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Trains from Milan to San Gimignano run on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 266 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 266 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 22:25 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milan to San Gimignano.
The table below shows live departures for Milan to San Gimignano trains for today, Thursday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Regionale Veloce 4013 · Regionale 19035 | 5:10 Milan Centrale | 3h28 | 8:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
9907 | 5:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 7:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9907 | 5:50 Milan Rogoredo | 1h45 | 7:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Regionale Veloce 4017 · Regionale 19037 | 6:10 Milan Centrale | 3h28 | 9:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026 · Regionale 19039 | 6:10 Milan Centrale | 6h28 | 12:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
8111 | 6:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 8:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Regionale 18207 · Regionale 19034 | 7:10 Milan Centrale | 5h06 | 12:16 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
9917 | 7:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 9:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9917 | 7:50 Milan Rogoredo | 1h45 | 9:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9919 | 8:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 10:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9919 | 8:50 Milan Rogoredo | 1h45 | 10:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9923 | 9:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 11:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9923 | 9:50 Milan Rogoredo | 1h45 | 11:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale 18291 · Regionale 19041 | 10:10 Milan Centrale | 3h28 | 13:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
9927 | 10:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 12:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9927 | 10:50 Milan Rogoredo | 1h45 | 12:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9931 | 11:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 13:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9931 | 11:50 Milan Rogoredo | 1h45 | 13:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9935 | 12:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 14:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9935 | 12:50 Milan Rogoredo | 1h45 | 14:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale Veloce 4039 · Regionale 19049 | 13:10 Milan Centrale | 3h28 | 16:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
9939 | 13:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 15:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4052 · Regionale 19053 | 14:05 Milan Centrale | 5h33 | 19:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
8143 | 14:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 16:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale 18305 · Regionale 19051 | 15:10 Milan Centrale | 3h28 | 18:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
9947 | 15:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 17:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9947 | 15:50 Milan Rogoredo | 1h45 | 17:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9951 | 16:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 18:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9951 | 16:50 Milan Rogoredo | 1h45 | 18:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 599+ Regionale 18233 | 17:40 Milan Centrale | 4h58 | 22:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 1 change | |
9955 | 17:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 19:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9955 | 17:50 Milan Rogoredo | 1h45 | 19:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9959 | 18:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 20:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ Regionale 18233 | 19:10 Milan Centrale | 3h28 | 22:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 1 change | |
9961 | 19:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 21:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9961 | 19:50 Milan Rogoredo | 1h45 | 21:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9963 | 20:40 Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 22:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
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The main civic museum displays paintings, historic rooms, and access to Torre Grossa in the Palazzo Comunale.
A small gallery and museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art by Raffaele De Grada and related artists.
Museum of sacred art with paintings, liturgical objects, and works linked to the town’s religious history.
The main square framed by towers and civic buildings, ideal for soaking up the town’s most iconic urban scene.
The civic square beside the town hall and cathedral, central to San Gimignano’s historic and ceremonial life.
The principal street through the old town, lined with stone buildings, shops, and many key monuments.
A robust Tuscan bean and vegetable soup thickened with bread. It is a rural classic in the area and often served the next day for deeper flavour.
Toasted bread topped with chicken liver pâté, a traditional Tuscan antipasto found across San Gimignano trattorias and wine bars.
A simple soup of stale bread, tomatoes, basil, olive oil and vegetables. It is a classic Tuscan way to use bread and summer produce.
Refined dining near San Gimignano with seasonal Tuscan cooking, elegant rooms and countryside views.
Traditional Tuscan restaurant in the historic centre, known for local pasta, meats and Vernaccia in a warm, rustic setting.
Historic gelateria famous for inventive and classic flavours, ideal for a casual stop while exploring the town.
Moderate for Tuscany: lodging in season is pricey, but meals and coffee are manageable. Limited local transit means day-trippers may spend more on parking or regional travel.
Service is often included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to San Gimignano 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 San Gimignano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to San Gimignano trains use the Milano Centrale to station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and San Gimignano 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.
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