- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Desenzano del Garda to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Desenzano del Garda to Milan Centrale will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 40 trains that leave Desenzano del Garda for Milan Centrale on Sun, Jun 21, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 52 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.
Regionale TRENORD 2632
Regionale TRENORD 2682
Regionale TRENORD 2648
Regionale TRENORD 2618
Regionale TRENORD 2634
FRECCIAROSSA 9729
FRECCIAROSSA 9762
FRECCIAROSSA 9713
FRECCIAROSSA 9754
FRECCIAROSSA 9732Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Desenzano del Garda to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Desenzano del Garda to Milan Centrale:
A train is $89 (€73) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Desenzano del Garda to Milan Centrale costing on average $101 (€83).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
The journey is about 16m faster (1h 5m by train vs 1h 21m by car) and roughly $23 (€19) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€10) vs $35 (€29)). 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 Centrale trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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, June 21 | |||||
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 | |
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 | On time 10:33 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 11:25 AM Milan 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 12:53 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0h52 | 1:45 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 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+ FRECCIAROSSA 9752 | 7:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h08 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 7:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 8:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2698 · Regionale TRENORD 2242 | 7:13 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h37 | 8:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Desenzano del Garda to Milan Centrale run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:07, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 9:07 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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Discover the best of Milano Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milano Centrale trip today.
One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Italy’s largest science museum, featuring Leonardo-inspired displays, transport collections, and interactive exhibits in a former monastery.
A major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, especially noted for Futurist works and its central location.
Milan’s central square and the city’s main gathering point, ideal for first-time visitors and iconic city views.
A charming historic district known for elegant streets, art atmosphere, boutiques, and a classic Milanese walking experience.
Milan’s canal district, very popular for waterside walks, photos, and lively urban atmosphere, especially in the evening.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, rich with butter and cheese, celebrated for its golden color and elegant, comforting flavor.
A classic Milanese breaded veal cutlet, traditionally cooked in butter and prized as one of the city’s most iconic dishes.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto alla Milanese, valued for its tender meat and rich marrow-filled sauce.
Long-standing fine dining destination and one of Milan’s best-known vegetarian restaurants, refined and creative in style.
Well-known Milanese restaurant with a modern approach to Lombard classics such as risotto and mondeghili in a stylish setting.
Historic traditional trattoria known for classic Milanese dishes, old-world atmosphere, and a strong local reputation.
Prices are above the Italian average, especially near the station. Casual meals are manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Milano Centrale, Milan -> Duomo di Milano, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Desenzano del Garda to Milan Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Desenzano del Garda to Milan Centrale 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 Centrale 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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