Catania to Milan train

Trains from Catania to Milan

When you are looking to travel from southern to northern Italy, there are many options. Enjoy the journey through this beautiful country and travel by train from Catania to Milan. Watch the stunning terrain through the window as you relax on the train ride. Recharge and unwind during your travel time, which may range from approximately 13h to more than 20h, depending on your route selection. Several trains depart Catania throughout the day, beginning around 9:00 a.m. and leaving as late as nearly 11:00 p.m.

Catania to Milan Train Time: Daily Departures 

 Whether you are an early bird or night owl, there is a train departing from Catania for Milan to fit your schedule. Five trains depart Catania daily beginning just before 9:00 a.m. and leaving as late as nearly 11:00 p.m. Among those departure times are several different transfer options to meet your schedule and budget requirements, which means there are nine possible routes to bring you to Milan. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, there are nine routes from Catania to Milan. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, there are eight routes available and on Fridays there are seven train routes to Milan.

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

There are multiple travel options when you are traveling by train from Catania to Milan. The fastest journey is just over 13h and includes one transfer. If a direct train ride is more important to you, there is a train with no transfers that takes 20h 30min. The longest journey is just over 21h and has two transfers. There are also several variations on travel duration and transfers in between those options.

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

Departure train station: All trains depart from Catania Centrale. Catania Centrale is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city center and is accessible via multiple bus lines and the metro, making travel around the area or from the airport very convenient. Catania Centrale offers stores, restaurants, information services and parking.

Arrival train station: Most trains from Catania to Milan arrive at Milan’s Milan Centrale station, but a few of the trains arrive at different stations. One arrives at Milan Rogoredo and the other at Milan Porta Garibaldi. Omio makes it easy to quickly see what route each train takes and the train station where it will arrive. Milan Centrale is approximately 1.85 miles (3 km) from the city center and is easily accessible by the metro as well as the city bus and tram lines. Milan Centrale is Europe’s largest train station, and it offers a variety of shops and restaurants. Metro access is located within the Milano Centrale station and ample accommodations are available for travelers with limited mobility. Milan Rogoredo is approximately 5 miles (8.5 km) from the city center and has convenient access to the metro or bus. Travel time to Milan Rogoredo from the city center is approximately 10-15min by the metro and 20min by bus, depending on road traffic. Milan Rogoredo offers quick access to many stores and restaurants in the surrounding area and some accommodations for travelers with limited mobility. Milan Porta Garibaldi is 1.55 miles (2.5 km) from the city center and provides convenient public transportation access via the metro subway, city bus and tram line. Milan Porta Garibaldi offers accommodations for travelers with limited mobility and close proximity to shops, restaurants and the landmarks of Milan.

Which train companies travel from Catania to Milan?

All trains from Catania to Milan depart from Catania Centrale via the Intercity or InterCityNotte lines run by Trenitalia, Italy’s main train operator. These intercity trains are slower than high speed trains but faster than local trains. Intercity Notte trains travel overnight and for longer distances. Five of the nine train routes from Catania to Milan also include transfers to either Intercity or InterCityNotte trains.

Three of the train routes have transfers to Frecciarossa trains, Trenitalia’s fastest trains. The Frecciarossa connections are available on trains departing Catania at approximately 8:45 a.m., 8:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.

Two of the train routes, those departing at approximately 8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., have transfers to trains operated by Regionale Veloce, which are semi-fast regional trains connecting Italy’s smaller stations. Keep in mind that some of the routes include two transfers, meaning travelers may be on three different train lines.

 Trenitalia Intercity and InterCityNotte trains from Catania to Milan

Intercity and InterCityNotte trains operated by Trenitalia provide faster transportation than local transport trains, although they are slower than high speed trains. In the case of InterCityNotte, these trains travel long distances overnight. One of the trains (one option departing at approximately 3:00 p.m.) offers non-stop service. The others all include one or two transfers, and the journey may last anywhere from 13h to 21h. Transfers may be to other Intercity or InterCityNotte trains or to Frecciarossa or Regionale Veloce trains. Frecciarossa are the fastest Trenitalia train, reaching speeds up to 300 kilometers per hour (approximately 185 miles per hour). Regionale Veloce trains connect the smaller areas of Italy and operate at a similar speed to Intercity and InterCItyNotte trains.

Train Catania to Milan: Services on Board

Intercity, InterCityNotte and Frecciarossa trains operated by Trenitalia offer air conditioning, restrooms and seating for travelers with disabilities. Traveling with luggage is free on all Trenitalia trains, including Intercity, InterCityNotte and Frecciarossa, if the luggage fits within the designated space. Traveling with bikes is also free if the bike is disassembled and placed in a bag or folded closed. Small pets that are in a carrying case or crate (no larger than 70 x 50 x 30 cm) may travel for free on Trenitalia trains. Larger dogs that are leashed and muzzled may travel with their owner for a small fee. Guide dogs assisting visually impaired passengers are exempt from all fees and restrictions.

Frecciarossa trains operated by Trenitalia offer four seating classes: standard, premium, business and executive. All of the four classes include WiFi, tables, bistro table service, access to power outlets and an entertainment portal. Premium class also includes large leather seats, complimentary newspapers and a complimentary welcome drink. Business class includes all of the aforementioned benefits plus more leg and elbow room, table service and high quality, healthy Italian products on board. Executive class travelers will receive all of the previously stated benefits in addition to access to the FRECCIA club, a private meeting room with five seats and a 32-inch color monitor and chairs with 180-degree rotation.

How to find cheap train tickets from Catania to Milan?

There is no need to pay more to travel by train from Catania to Milan. In order to find the best fare for your journey, try to book as far in advance as possible. If you can, be flexible with your travel dates as well. You may find significant savings if you travel during the week rather than on the weekend. Omio provides a quick and easy platform to compare travel dates and allows you to sort fares from the cheapest to the most expensive price. Oftentimes, trains with multiple transfers or longer travel times are less expensive than trains without transfers, but that is not always the case. Let the sorting tool provided by Omio become your friend and sort by "Cheapest Price" or "Cheap and Fast," depending on your priorities.