The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to San Gimignano
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
266 km
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 £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 2 trains that leave Milan for San Gimignano every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Milan to San Gimignano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to San Gimignano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a flight costs an average of £132.
Distance: 266 km
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£39 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £170 Average Price |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milan to San Gimignano train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to San Gimignano trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 18217 · Autobus AT037 | 10:10 Milan Centrale | 5h22 | 15:32 San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539+ Regionale 18221 · Autobus AT043 | 12:10 Milan Centrale | 5h22 | 17:32 San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9321+ Regionale 18223 · Autobus AT045 | On time 13:48 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4h02 | 17:50 San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9323+ Regionale 18225 · Autobus AT053 | 14:48 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4h02 | 18:50 San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ Regionale 18229 · Autobus AT059 | 16:10 Milan Centrale | 4h29 | 20:39 San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
![]() | 03:40 Milan | 1h55 | 05:35 San Gimignano | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to San Gimignano
Trains from Milan to San Gimignano run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 9 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 55m.
Distance 266 km |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 22:25 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity from Milan to San Gimignano trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity trains will get you between Milan and San Gimignano from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milan to San Gimignano train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and San Gimignano
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- 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.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
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