Trains from Milan to Verona

Trains from Milan to Verona

Milan to Verona trains are a wonderful way to see the city where the legend of Romeo and Juliet was set. With three main train companies servicing this route, reaching Verona from Milan by train should take you no longer than 2 hours on a standard train, or as little as 1h13min on a speed-train, making it an ideal day out in one of the world’s most romantic cities. With frequent departures daily, there are several trains from Milan to Verona you can choose from.

Milan to Verona Train Time: Daily Departures

Trains depart from 6:25 a.m. on weekdays and depart hourly until 10:25 p.m. During the week there are as many as 51 daily departures for this trip, as often as 5 times per hour, ensuring that even if you miss your train, another one will be along soon. On Saturdays there are even more departures, starting from as early as 7:35 a.m., or leaving as late as 11:25 p.m. As many as 59 departures take place on Saturdays. On Sundays there are 55 departures per day, starting as early as 6:25 a.m. and as late as 10:25 p.m..

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

Whether commuting to work or taking a trip of leisure, the train trip from Milan to Verona can either be completed in a speedy 1h13min on one of the speed-trains, or at a leisurely 2-hour average on standard passenger trains. Most direct trips average just under 2 hours, but for more affordable tickets you can incorporate a change-over, which should add no more than 15 minutes onto your overall travel time.

How to find cheap train tickets from Milan to Verona?

There are always ways to get a bargain on your ticket price when taking the train from Milan to Verona. Loyalty and membership cards can be used on this trip offering discounts if you are a senior citizen or youth traveller under the age of 25. Booking ahead of time will always be a great way to save money – so plan your trip in advance and take advantage of reduced fares. A standard passenger train could also reduce ticket prices so, if you can, take the longer trip and book a ticket that has a stop. They usually don’t add too much time to your trip. Another great way to reduce prices is to be open to changing travel dates to suit your pocket, if possible.

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

Departure train station:This particular journey leaves from one station alone, which is Milan Central. The biggest train station in Italy, it is based less than one mile out of the city centre, making it an easy walk on foot or a quick ride in a taxi or bus, both of which are available to catch right outside the station. The station has numerous restaurants, shops, ATM's and even a post office for all your travel requirements.

Arrival train stations: There are two arrival stations in Verona. Verona Porta Nuova is the main station, based at the heart of central Verona. It has several facilities for your convenience including a bookstore, restaurants and a police station. The smaller arrival station, Verona Porta Vescovo, is located in the east of the city, around 1.6 miles out of the city centre. It is much smaller but has a magazine stand and a café. Both stations serve the city of Verona and have public transport freely available to catch from the stations.

Which train companies travel from Milan to Verona?

The train companies that service this trip include Trenitalia (and their high-speed Trentalia Frecciarossa division) and to a lesser degree, Italo. Both train companies offer Standard to Executive options and provide great service for their passengers. Trenitalia is the more the dominant train company, providing 46 of the 55 daily weekdays trips. The Italo train company only departs 5 times per day on this trip.

Trenitalia and Trenitalia Frecciarossa trains from Milan to Verona

The more frequent of the train companies on the Milan to Verona journey is Trenitali and Trenitali Frecciarossa. Beginning at 6:25 a.m., they have regular departures trains every hour, with peak times seeing 3 or 4 departures. Trenitalia’s standard passenger trains have a duration of 2 hours on average, whereby the high-speed trains can do the trip in as short a time as 1h13min. The ticket policies for Trenitalia include non-negotiable destinations with ticket purchased, 20% refund or free exchange.

Italo trains from Milan to Verona

The Italo train company begins their departure schedule from 7:35 a.m. in the morning and only offers a speed-train option, ensuring you reach Verona in 1h13min. They all arrive at the Verona Porta Vescova station with no stop-overs. Ticket policies for Italo trains include non-negotiable destinations, free ticket exchange and a 20% refund fee, yet, at times only semi-refundable. Ensure you read all the terms and conditions before committing to your ticket purchase.

Trenitalia Trains: Services on board

Trenitalia trains are standard passenger trains and provide first and second tickets. Both of the classes offer you a convenient and comfortable solution with armchair seating, a bar-bistro service and large storage areas that enable you to unwind on your 2-hour journey to Verona. Trenitalia Frecciarossa, the high-speed service, offers passengers 3 different tickets – Executive, Premium/Business or Standard. Italo passengers can choose from the Executive level class, Prima Class or Smart class as ticket options. The upgraded ticket options on Trenitalia Frecciarossa or Italo both offer travellers a more exclusive experience, with welcome service, newspapers and additional space. There is free Wi-Fi across all train companies on this trip. If you would like to travel with your pet, they can come on board with you in a suitable container if they are under 10kg (22lbs). Wheelchair access is easy to arrange on all the trains and Italo even offers an exclusive carriage for the differently-abled traveller. Cyclists can take their bikes on one of the Milan to Verona trains, as long as it can be disassembled or folded down. Regardless of which train company you choose, you are guaranteed a comfortable and enjoyable from Milan to Verona. Have a relaxing train ride!