- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porto Ceresio to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto Ceresio to Milan will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 3 trains that leave Porto Ceresio for Milan every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.






The table below shows live departures for Porto Ceresio to Milan trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 2533 | 16:16 Porto Ceresio station | 1h17 | 17:33 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2535 | 17:16 Porto Ceresio station | 1h17 | 18:33 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2537 | 18:16 Porto Ceresio station | 1h17 | 19:33 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2539 | 19:16 Porto Ceresio station | 1h17 | 20:33 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2541 | 20:16 Porto Ceresio station | 1h17 | 21:33 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2543 | 21:16 Porto Ceresio station | 1h17 | 22:33 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
![]() | 6:16 Porto Ceresio | 1h15 | 7:31 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:16 Porto Ceresio | 1h12 | 13:28 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:16 Porto Ceresio | 1h12 | 14:28 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Porto Ceresio to Milan run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:58, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 1:58 |
Last train 21:19 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
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Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining run higher than many cities, but public transport is affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto Ceresio to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Porto Ceresio to Milan trains use the Porto Ceresio to Milano Porta Garibaldi station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Centrale. Use this guide to compare Porto Ceresio and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Porto Ceresio has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Usuki Sushi, Ocean Bar
Ticket office support is available at Porto Ceresio.
Available at Porto Ceresio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Porto Ceresio: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto Ceresio: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Tropical Home Porto Ceresio, Villa Rina Deluxe and Cottage.
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.
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 Bovisa Politecnico is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Bovisa Politecnico has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Casa Fontana, Osteria del Treno
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Ticket office support is available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sunflower, Hotel Valganna, Hotel Ares Milano.
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