Milan to Turin train with Frecciarossa

Trains from Milan to Turin

If you're looking at taking a train from Milan to Turin, you'll be glad to know this is a popular route with many travellers and there are a large number of trips along these routes daily. You'll have access to close to 60 trains operating daily, starting at 06:15 a.m. each morning and running throughout the day until late in the evening. These trains will be operated by two different train operating companies prevalent in Italy. Due to the distance between the two cities, all trains running between these two destinations will be direct trains. Your trains will depart from one of two stations in Milan and travel to one of two stations in Turin and you'll have access to both regional trains and high_speed trains.

Milan to Turin Train Time: Daily Departures

You'll find numerous trains operating these routes provided by two different train companies. Italo, a popular provider in Italy, offer around 13 daily rains travelling between these cities. These trips start around 07:30 a.m. each morning, with the last one leaving around 10:30 p.m. Trenitalia is the main operator providing train services for this route. These trains start as early as 06:15 a.m. each morning and run a couple of times per hour until the last train departs at 10:15 p.m. each evening. you'll find around 45 trains operated by Trenitalia running every day.

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

Your travel time when taking a train from Milan to Turin will depend mostly on the type of train you take and the route you're on. The high_speed trains travelling from Milan Centrale to Turin Porta Nuova without a changeover en route will take close to 1h. Regional and intercity trains travelling this same route will take between 2h and 2h 20min. If you board a regional train from Milan Garibaldi to Porta Nuova, expect a travel time of around 2h. A high_speed train from Milan Centrale to Porta Susa in Turin will take just shy of 1h 10min.

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What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Milan to Turin?

Departure train station: You'll have the choice of two departure stations when taking a train from Milan to Turin. The least common of the two is Milan Porta Garibaldi, which is a smaller station in the city and further away from the city centre with fewer public transport connections. The more common departure station in Milan is Milan Centrale, which is the primary station in the city and is located in the city centre with access to public transport including local trains, buses, and taxis. The station is home to several amenities including eateries, shops, accessible restrooms, standard toilets, ATMs, ticketing offices, and an information centre.

Arrival train station: When arriving in Turin, you'll have the option of two different stations in the city. The first option is less commonly used. Porta Susa is, however, a beautiful station that offers a variety of amenities including a waiting room, eateries, shops, and much more. It is also well_connected to the city by taxis, buses, and regional trains. Turin Porta Nuova is the main train station serving the city and offers more frequent trips between the two cities. It's located in the city centre and connected to the rest of the city by public transport. The station is home to facilities such as accessible toilets, ATMs, restaurants, shops, luggage storage, ticketing offices, and an information centre.

Which train companies travel from Milan to Turin?

There are two train operators providing train services for these routes. The first and less common is Italo. Italo is a popular train operator in Italy and provides high_speed trains for this route. You'll find around 15 trains operated by them along this route daily. Trenitalia is the other train operator and the primary train company in Italy. It's also owned by the Italian government. They offer a wide range of services, some of which are the quickest routes available between Milan and Turin.

Trenitali trains from Milan to Turin

Trenitalia is the main train operating serving Italy and is owned and operated by the government. Trenitalia provides a couple of different types of trains operating between these two cities. the high_speed trains are some of the fastest options between the two and will cover the distance in around an hour. They also offer a long_distance, comfortable regional train that takes a little longer to get between the destinations. All of their trains are direct routes from either Milan Centrale or Garibaldi to Turin Porta Nuova or Porta Susa.

Italo trains from Milan to Turin

Italo is the second train provider for these routes. They're one of the most popular train providers in the country and offer around 15 routes between Milan and Turin. All of the Italo trains are high_speed trains travelling directly from Milan Centrale to Turin Porta Nuova.

Train Milan to Turin: Services on Board

If you're jumping on a train operated by Trenitalia, you'll have the option of first_class over second_class tickets. These tickets give you the benefit of comfy seats with extra legroom, charging ports for your devices, WiFi to stay connected, a snack cart with drinks, and a foldable table to eat on or work on. All tickets come with the same luggage restriction of one large bag for the luggage compartment and additional hand luggage. Foldable bicycles are usually easy to take with you provided they fit in the luggage rack, while non_foldable bikes need to have spaces booked ahead of time. Travelling with pets is allowed as long as you don't have more than two small ones and they're kept in a suitable carrier. If you need assistance while travelling, contact the company 48 hours ahead of time to arrange the help you need. If you're a disabled passenger, you can approach Sala Blu at your departure station or contact the train company 48h before to arrange the help you need.

Night trains Milan

Unfortunately, due to the distance covered between these two cities and the times of the trains, there is no need for night trains on this route.

Traveling by train: Sustainable journey

Did you know that trains only account for 3% of the global transport emissions? They're one of the most sustainable ways to travel, besides walking and biking. If you travelled this same route by car, you'd emit almost three times as much CO2 into the atmosphere. Trains are also a better use of space and contribute less to noise pollution.

How to find cheap train tickets from Milan to Turin?

If you're looking for cheap tickets between these destinations, start by using the Omio platform to find your tickets and then filter according to price. The Omio Magazine is also a good way to grab tips on travelling efficiently. Start by searching with flexible dates to take advantage of different deals. Choose to travel during the week rather than over a weekend. Take advantage of student or elderly discounts where possible, and also book your tickets as far in advance as possible. The closer to your departure date you get, the pricier they become.

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To Turin by train—travel tips

Turin is the capital city of Piedmont in the northern part of Italy and is most well_known for its cuisine and architecture. It's also home to the Alps, which rise to the northwest of the city. Turin is teeming with activities to indulge in and sights to explore throughout the city and in the surrounding areas.

• If you're travelling with children, you may want to spend time at Adventure Three Oaks Park and explore the activities available there.
• If you're a fan of museums, you'll find a plethora of them available in Turin including places like the National Cinema Museum, Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile, Museum of Eastern Art, and Museum of the Risorgimento.
• As a history enthusiast, clear your schedule and explore the Egyptian Museum or the Royal Palace of Turin.
• One of the lovely things about Turin is the variety of open spaces to explore outside that include Parco del Valentino, La Mandria Park, or Colline del Po.
• Take the time out to peruse one of the most visited museums in the country, the National Cinema Museum.