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Musei Civici del Castello Visconteo
Pavia’s main civic museum in the Visconti Castle, with archaeology, sculpture, painting, and local history collections.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$5
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$6
Fastest journey on Sep 19
30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
33 m
Trains on Sep 19
4
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Pavia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Pavia will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 4 trains from Milan Centrale to Pavia, including 4 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 34 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Pavia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 25m faster (34m by train vs 59m by car) and roughly $4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 vs $11). 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 Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Regionale.
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 Milan Centrale to Pavia trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 673 | 3:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0h30 | 4:25 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale TRENORD 10777 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0h46 | 5:11 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3033 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0h34 | 4:59 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 675 | 4:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0h30 | 5:25 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2375 · Regionale TRENORD 10779 | 5:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0h46 | 6:11 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2375 | 5:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0h34 | 5:59 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 5:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0h30 | 6:25 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0h34 | 6:59 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale TRENORD 10781 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0h46 | 7:11 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685 | 6:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0h30 | 7:25 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2379 | 7:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0h34 | 7:59 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2379 · Regionale TRENORD 10783 | 7:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0h46 | 8:11 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 689 | 7:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0h30 | 8:25 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale TRENORD 10785 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0h46 | 9:11 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0h34 | 8:59 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 0h24 | 9:34 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2383 · Autobus TRENORD 787A | 9:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0h51 | 10:16 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2383 | 9:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0h34 | 9:59 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3045 | 10:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0h30 | 10:35 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2387 | 11:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0h32 | 11:37 PM Pavia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0h34 | 9:59 AM Pavia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0h34 | 1:59 PM Pavia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Pavia run on average 37 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:25, the last at 15:25. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 9:25 AM |
Last train 3:25 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Pavia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pavia trip today.
Pavia’s main civic museum in the Visconti Castle, with archaeology, sculpture, painting, and local history collections.
University museum displaying historic scientific instruments that reveal Pavia’s major role in medicine and physics.
Natural history museum famous for Spallanzani collections and one of Italy’s oldest scientific displays.
Scenic riverside promenade along the Ticino, popular for walking, cycling, and postcard views of the bridge.
Central square framed by the cathedral and civic buildings, ideal for orientation, photos, and daily city life.
Large public park around the Visconti Castle, great for walks, shade, and a break between museum visits.
A rich risotto cooked with local pork sausage and red wine from Oltrepò Pavese, reflecting the area’s rice fields and wine culture.
Traditional stuffed fresh pasta from Pavia, filled with braised meat and served in broth or with butter and sage at festive family meals.
Slow-braised beef dish cooked with Bonarda or Barbera wine, a classic of the Pavia area tied to local red wine production.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Italian tasting menus in an elegant contemporary setting.
Historic, traditional restaurant serving classic Pavia and Lombard dishes in a warm, old-school atmosphere.
Well-known local trattoria appreciated for seasonal Lombard cooking, rice dishes, and a relaxed traditional dining room.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are usually cheaper than Milan, while trains and local transport remain reasonably priced for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is enough at cafes.
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Pavia Railway Station -> Piazza della Vittoria, Pavia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Pavia 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 Pavia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan Centrale to Pavia trains use the Milano Rogoredo to Pavia station pair, with some services arriving at Pavia Porta Garibaldi. Use this guide to compare Milan Centrale and Pavia train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Pavia is 1 km from Pavia city centre. Public transport options include:
Pavia 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 Da Giulio, Trattoria Da Lina
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pavia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pavia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pavia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pavia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pavia: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Moderno, Hotel Excelsior, Hotel Aurora.
Pavia Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Pavia Porta Garibaldi.
ATMs are available at Pavia Porta Garibaldi.
Available at Pavia Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pavia Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking.
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