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Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the elegant Brera district.
Cheapest price
$143
Average price
$222
Fastest journey
12 h 8 m
Average duration
14 h 23 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
1012 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Milan will cost around $222 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $143.
Of the 8 trains that leave Catania for Milan on Sun, May 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 1012 km distance in an average of 14 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 8 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 17 h 54 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.
InterCityNotte 1962
Intercity 724+
InterCityNotte 798
InterCityNotte 1960+
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608
InterCityNotte 1956+
FRECCIAROSSA 9612
InterCityNotte 1962+
FRECCIAROSSA 9504
Intercity 734+
FRECCIAROSSA 9658
InterCityNotte 1960+
FRECCIAROSSA 9520 · FRECCIAROSSA 9620
InterCityNotte 1960+
FRECCIAROSSA 9520
InterCityNotte 1956+
FRECCIAROSSA 9612
InterCityNotte 1962+
FRECCIAROSSA 9504Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 628 miles (1012 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$174 Average price | $133 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest |
14h 13m Average total duration 13h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 27m Average total duration 15h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Milan:
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Milan costing on average $133 (€108).
A bus is $106 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Milan costing on average $174 (€141).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 43m.
Bus takes on average 15h 57m.
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Milan trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 734+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 8:52 AM Catania Centrale | 12h08 | 9:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 798 | 11:33 AM Catania Centrale | 19h22 | 6:55 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1962 | 2:56 PM Catania Centrale | 20h59 | 11:55 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 1962+ FRECCIAROSSA 9610 | 2:56 PM Catania Centrale | 19h39 | 10:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1956+ FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 8:24 PM Catania Centrale | 15h26 | 11:50 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1956+ FRECCIAROSSA 9304 · FRECCIAROSSA 9612 | 8:24 PM Catania Centrale | 14h34 | 10:58 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1956+ Intercity 588+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 8:24 PM Catania Centrale | 22h21 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 10:58 PM Catania Centrale | 13h52 | 12:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 · FRECCIAROSSA 9620 | 10:58 PM Catania Centrale | 13h26 | 12:24 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Catania to Milan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 13h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 628 miles (1012 km) distance in 12h 8m.
Distance 628 miles (1012 km) |
Average train duration 13h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 12h 8m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 10:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Elegant central neighborhood of art streets, boutiques, and historic buildings, ideal for strolling and local atmosphere.
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A classic breaded veal cutlet fried in butter, one of the city’s most iconic traditional main dishes.
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Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated.
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