Venice to Milan train with Frecciarossa

Trains from Venice to Milan: An Overview

The journey from Venice to Milan is fast and convenient, with trains regularly making the journey. From the city’s Venezia Santa Lucia railway station, the journey can be started as early 5: 40 a.m. and services continue throughout the day approximately every half hour until 8:12 p.m. Most services are direct, while others require a change at Verona or Bologna Centrale along the way.

Which train companies run service from Venice to Milan?

Both Trenitalia and Italo run services from Venice to Milan. Trenitalia services are normally high-speed and direct whereas Italo trains are slower with more stops and often require changes.

How long is the train journey from Venice to Milan?

The fastest train from Venice to Milan is around 2 hr 25 minutes, with the slowest trains being around 4 hours. The majority of trains from Venice to Milan are direct, but some do require a change, predominantly, in Verona.

How many trains are there from Venice to Milan a day?

During the week over 60 trains a day leave Venice for Milan. Timetables do change at the weekend meaning that fewer trains travel between Venice and Milan on Saturdays and Sundays.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Venice to Milan?

Departure train station: The closest train station to Venice historic centre is Venezia Santa Lucia, which is situated on the Grand Canal and can be reached in only a few minutes on foot or by water bus. Depending upon their location, travellers may also opt to catch trains from Venice to Milan from the city’s other main railway station Venezia Mestre, which is located on the mainland. Many trains from Venezia Santa Lucia pass through Venezia Mestre on their way to other Italian cities, but public buses also run between the two stations on a regular basis, taking only 10 to 12 minutes journey time.

Arrival train station: Milano Centrale is Milan’s main train station and it is located to the northeast of the city centre on Piazza Duca d'Aosta. Upon arrival, visitors can get around the city using a variety of transport options. The station is well connected to the city centre by underground railway, tram lines and bus services. A taxi rank is also located outside the station. The three Metro lines cover most of the city and connect to other major railway stations in Milan, such as Cadorna, and major tourist sites, such as the Duomo in the centre of the city.