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Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier fine-art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.







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Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
51m
Average duration
1h 13m
Trains per day
33
Distance
103 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Desenzano del Garda to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Desenzano del Garda to Milan:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Desenzano del Garda to Milan costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
The journey is about 28m faster (1h 5m by train vs 1h 33m by car) and roughly $40 (€33) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $54 (€44)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Trenord.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Desenzano del Garda to Milan trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9713 | 9:23 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 10:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 10:07 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718 | 10:23 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8971 | Delayed 8:38 AM 10:33 AMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 9:30 AM 9:30 AMMilan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 11:07 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 12:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2628 | 12:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9724 | 12:23 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 1:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2630+ FRECCIAROSSA 9728 | 1:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h08 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2630 | 1:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 2:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732 | 2:23 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9729 | 2:54 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h51 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2634 | 3:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 4:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736 | 3:23 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8984 | On time 3:33 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2636 | 4:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740 | 4:23 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2638 | 5:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 5:23 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8988 | On time 5:33 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2680 | 5:46 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h39 | 7:25 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2680 | 5:46 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h24 | 7:10 PM Milano Lambrate | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 6:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748 | 6:23 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 7:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2682 | 6:46 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h24 | 8:10 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 7:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 8:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2642+ FRECCIAROSSA 9752 | 7:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h08 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2698 | 7:13 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h42 | 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2698 | 7:13 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h22 | 8:35 PM Milano Lambrate | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 8:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2644+ FRECCIAROSSA 9758 | 8:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h08 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 9:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 10:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 10:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
Autobus TRENORD 2616A · Regionale TRENORD 2616 | 5:35 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h00 | 7:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2618 | 7:07 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 8:35 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700 | 7:16 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h56 | 8:12 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8970 | On time 7:33 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2620 | 8:07 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9706 | 8:23 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2622 | 9:01 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h34 | 10:35 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Desenzano del Garda to Milan run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Milan’s premier fine-art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
A leading museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist and modern collections.
A major design-forward museum for world cultures and blockbuster temporary exhibitions in the Tortona area.
Milan’s canal district, loved for waterside walks, lively atmosphere, and photogenic bridges and alleys.
A charming central neighborhood with elegant streets, galleries, boutiques, and a classic Milan atmosphere.
Milan’s main square and symbolic heart, framed by the cathedral, museums, and major historic buildings.
Creamy saffron risotto, one of Milan’s signature dishes, prized for its rich color and elegant flavor.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto alla Milanese, a classic celebratory dish from Milanese cuisine.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until golden, a famous Milan specialty often compared with schnitzel but traditionally thicker.
Legendary casual stop near the Duomo, famous for panzerotti and a beloved institution for quick, affordable bites.
Well-known modern Milanese restaurant near Porta Nuova, celebrated for refined local classics in a stylish setting.
Historic trattoria serving traditional Milanese and Lombard dishes in an old-fashioned, atmospheric dining room.
Prices are high by Italian standards, especially for hotels and central dining, though transit and casual food stay manageable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 for coffee, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Milan Centrale, Milan -> Duomo di Milano, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Desenzano del Garda 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 Desenzano del Garda to Milan trains use the Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Lambrate. Use this guide to compare Desenzano del Garda and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Esplanade, Trattoria Alessi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mayer & Splendid, Hotel Piroscafo, Hotel Bonotto.
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 Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Lambrate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
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.
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