Trains from Genoa to Milan

Trains from Genoa to Milan

Trains from Genoa to Milan cover a distance of 81 miles (131 km). The trip can take anywhere from around 1h 30min to a little over 3h. The time en route can vary based on the speed of the train, the number of stops involved, and if any transfers are necessary. There are about two trains per hour during the day, except there are extra trains running in the morning hours.

Genoa to Milan Train Time: Daily Departures

On a daily basis there are roughly 25 trains from Genoa to Milan. There may be three to five fewer trains from Genoa to Milan running on weekends compared to weekdays. That translates to about 300 trains from Genoa to Milan per week. They run from around 5:00 a.m. all the way until about 10:00 p.m. You will find departures occurring about once or twice per hour during that time with extra trains departing in the morning hours.

How long is the journey by train from Genoa to Milan

The quickest trains from Genoa to Milan will make the trip in about 1h 30min. This is on a high-speed train that involves no transfers to other trains to make the trip. On slower trains and on trips that involve a transfer to another train, the trip can take up to around 3h. Most trains from Genoa to Milan do not involve transfers and so you should expect to make the trip in less than 2h.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Genoa to Milan?

Departure train station: Genoa Piazza Principe. This station lies just to the west of the city center. It houses a stop for the light rail Metro system and has several bus routes that make stops at the station. Because of this most points in Genoa are only a short trip to the station by way of several public transportation options. On the main passenger level of the station, passengers will find the ticket counters and an information desk for tourists. There are also several shops and restaurants as well as restroom facilities found on this level.

Arrival train station: Milano Centrale. This station sits right in the center of Milan. Adjacent to the station there are stops for both bus and Metro lines that run in Milan making this an easy destination to travel to by public transportation from any point in Milan. Because of its central location in the city, the trip to the station by public transportation usually takes only a matter of minutes. The lower level houses several restaurants and shops and also has the entrance to the Metro station. On the ground level, you will find the ticket counters, luggage storage facilities, and a post office. There are more shops and food options on the upper levels and there are several restrooms located throughout the station.

Which train companies travel from Genoa to Milan?

Trenitalia is the sole provider of trains from Genoa to Milan. They operate several different types of trains along this route. They vary in both features and offerings for passengers as well as the speed at which the train travels on the route. Trenitalia offers one of their high-speed Frecciarossa trains daily departing from Genoa every morning. This is the quickest option to make the trip from Genoa to Milan.

Trenitalia trains from Genoa to Milan

With about 25 trains from Genoa to Milan per day, Trenitalia offers a host of different train options for the route. Their high-speed train can not only reach speeds of 185 mph (300 km/h), the train features a host of amenities not found on other trains. Most of the trains on the route are inter-city trains that still make this trip in less than 2h. There is only one trip per day that requires a transfer to another train as part of the trip. One of the daily trains from Genoa to Milan is part of a route called Thello that connects several cities in Italy with France.

Train Genoa to Milan: Services on Board

All trains from Genoa to Milan offer both second and first-class seating options. The only exceptions are the one train per day on this trip that requires a transfer to another train. On this route, only a second-class service is an option. The other exception is the Frecciarossa high-speed train that offers standard, premium, business, and executive classes. You can bring luggage on board the train free of charge. Storage availability can vary by train but all trains have overhead storage areas and room to fit small bags under seats. On trains from Genoa to Milan, you can bring a pet and a bike on the train free of charge. Pets must be in a container or on a leash. Bikes must be disassembled and placed in a bag or collapsed completely. Trenitalia partners with sibling company Rete Ferroviaria Italiana to assist the disabled with all facets of their travel onboard trains from Genoa to Milan.

How to find cheap train tickets from Genoa to Milan?

If you are looking to find the most economical route on trains from Genoa to Milan your best bet is to take longer routes on inner-city trains. It is also best to choose second-class travel to keep your costs lower. Trenitalia also offers discounts for families, for groups, and will occasionally offer things like 2 for 1 ticket on weekends. If you can be flexible with your dates of travel, it can be easy to find a much cheaper price by utilizing specials and discounts like these. Another great way to find cheap tickets is by using their Economy and Super Economy ticket options. These tickets can save you quite a bit of money but the trade-off is that these tickets are often non-refundable and can sometimes have limited availability. No matter what ticket or special you choose to utilize, you will generally always save more and have more options by booking as far in advance as possible. As trains fill up closer to the departure date, the number of discounts and specials can begin to greatly diminish.