Milan to Venice train with Frecciarossa

Trains from Milan to Venice: Journey Details

With up to four departures per hour, taking the train is a convenient and affordable way to travel from Milan to Venice. Direct services commence from the early hours of the morning, and between 2-4 trains depart Milan’s Centrale station almost every hour until the evening.

Which train companies go from Milan to Venice?

Trains from Milan to Venice are operated by Trenitalia, with their high-speed Frecciarossa trains.

How long is the train from Milan to Venice?

The fastest train from Milan to Venice reaches its destination in 2 hours, while some journeys can take up to 2 hours 35 minutes. On average, the journey time from Milan to Venice is 2 hours 25 minutes.

When are the first and last trains of the day from Milan to Venice?

The first direct train of the day departs Milan at 6:45 a.m and arrives in Venice at 8:58 a.m. It should be noted that this train arrives at Venice Mestre station, which is a short water taxi, bus or tram ride away from the ancient city.

The first direct departure of the day bound for Venice Santa Lucia, which is the closest station to the centre of Venice, leaves Milan at 7:15 a.m and reaches its destination at 9:40 a.m. There is an earlier, non-direct train which departs at 5:00 a.m and arrives at 8:18 a.m. This service requires a short transfer in Bologna.

The final train of the day departs Milan at 20:45 p.m and reaches Venice Santa Lucia at 23:10 p.m.

What facilities are available on the train from Milan to Venice?

Trenitalia Frecciarossa trains from Milan to Venice come equipped with power outlets, on-board WiFi, refreshment and toilet facilities. All Trenitalia trains have space for bicycles as long as they are disassembled and stored in a bag. Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of ticket: Executive, Business, Premium and Standard, allowing passengers to travel according to their budget.

When is the best time to book a train from Milan to Venice?

Trains from Milan to Venice depart frequently and there are only very minimal savings on the cheapest tickets when bought in advance. As a result of this, passengers can keep their plans flexible and purchase their tickets on the day of departure with fear of a big price increase.

Where do trains from Milan to Venice arrive and depart from?

Trains from Milan to Venice depart from Milan Centrale station, which is located in the business and government district of the city. The station is on lines MM1, MM2 and MM3 of the city’s Metro system, making onward travel within Milan simple and convenient. Night buses operate until 2:00 a.m and there is a taxi rank outside the station. Travelling to and from the city’s three airports is also simple, with Malpensa airport accessible by train and bus, while Linate and Bergamo/Orio airports are serviced by regular shuttle buses from Centrale.

Most trains into Venice arrive at Venice Santa Lucia station, which is a modern station conveniently situated on the north side of the city. With direct access to the Grand Canal, the station can be easily reached by water taxi and water bus. Those travelling from outside of the ancient city can reach the station by bus and taxi. Inside the station there are refreshment facilities, a baggage storage room and rather uniquely, a piano for waiting passengers to use.

Some Venice-bound trains arrive at Venice Mestre station, which is situated on the mainland across the channel from the ancient city. From here, passengers can take a train, water taxi, bus or tram connection into Venice. Connections depart frequently throughout the day, with trains from Mestre to Santa Lucia station running until 23:45 p.m. The station itself has baggage storage facilities, a cafe and a convenience store.