- Must visit
Vatican Museums
A vast complex of papal collections including classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and access to the Sistine Chapel. One of Rome’s most important art visits and often best
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
102
Distance
478 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Rome 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 Rome will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 102 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Rome on Wed, May 27, 97 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 478 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 3 h 4 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 2245 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+
InterCityNotte 797
Intercity 597
Intercity 583
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+
Intercity 584
Regionale Veloce 3013+
Intercity 505
FRECCIAROSSA 9681
FRECCIAROSSA 9605
9997
9941
9993Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Rome:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Rome costing on average $69 (€55).
A bus is $160 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Centrale to Rome costing on average $184 (€148).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
The journey is about 16m faster (5h 54m by train vs 6h 10m by car) and roughly $104 (€84) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($69 (€55) vs $173 (€140)). 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 Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciabianca.
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 Rome trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 5:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 9:04 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9601 | 5:20 AM Milan Centrale | 3h20 | 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9907 | On time 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h30 | 9:10 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9907 | On time 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 9:19 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303 | 5:50 AM Milan Centrale | 4h45 | 10:35 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9603 | 6:00 AM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 9:10 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 | 6:05 AM Milan Centrale | 7h22 | 1:27 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 9:49 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9967 | 6:15 AM Milan Centrale | 3h09 | 9:24 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3013+ Intercity 505 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 8h08 | 2:33 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9605 | 6:35 AM Milan Centrale | 2h59 | 9:34 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8111 | 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 10:19 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9969 | On time 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 3h20 | 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9969 | On time 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 3h05 | 9:50 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9607 | 7:00 AM Milan Centrale | 3h11 | 10:11 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 10:49 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9971 | On time 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 10:25 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9604 | 7:30 AM Milan Centrale | 3h11 | 10:41 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9917 | On time 7:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 11:19 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9941 | On time 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 3h15 | 11:00 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9941 | On time 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 3h04 | 10:49 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9611 | 8:00 AM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 11:10 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 11:49 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9998 | On time 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 11:25 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613 | 8:30 AM Milan Centrale | 3h11 | 11:41 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9919 | On time 8:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 12:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9615 | 8:58 AM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 12:15 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 12:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 659 · Intercity 511 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 8h53 | 6:03 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
9975 | On time 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 12:25 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9617 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 3h04 | 12:39 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9923 | On time 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h27 | 1:07 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9923 | On time 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h44 | 1:24 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9619 | 9:58 AM Milan Centrale | 3h12 | 1:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 1:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9977 | On time 10:15 AM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 1:25 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927 | On time 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 2:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927 | On time 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h29 | 2:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 10:58 AM Milan Centrale | 3h12 | 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 2:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9979 | On time 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 3h15 | 2:30 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+ Intercity 584 | 11:20 AM Milan Centrale | 9h25 | 8:45 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9625 | 11:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h18 | 2:43 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9931 | On time 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 3:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9931 | On time 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h29 | 3:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9627 | 11:58 AM Milan Centrale | 3h12 | 3:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 3:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9981 | On time 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h05 | 3:25 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9935 | On time 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h29 | 4:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9935 | On time 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 4:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9631 | 1:00 PM Milan Centrale | 3h15 | 4:15 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 4:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 7h08 | 8:18 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9983 | On time 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 4:30 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9633 | 1:30 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 4:40 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9939 | On time 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h29 | 5:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9939 | On time 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 5:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 7h19 | 9:07 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9637 | 1:58 PM Milan Centrale | 3h12 | 5:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 5:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9985 | On time 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 5:30 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 2:30 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 5:40 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8143 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 6:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9641 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 3h15 | 6:15 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 641+ InterCityNotte 795 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 8h13 | 11:23 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 6:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9987 | On time 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 6:25 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9643 | 3:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h15 | 6:40 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9947 | On time 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h29 | 7:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9947 | On time 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 7:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9645 | 4:00 PM Milan Centrale | 3h15 | 7:15 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 7:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9989 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 7:25 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9647 | 4:30 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 7:40 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9951 | On time 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h29 | 8:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9951 | On time 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h41 | 8:21 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9649 | 4:58 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 8:15 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h40 | 8:50 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9991 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 3h11 | 8:26 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9651 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 3h04 | 8:39 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9955 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h29 | 9:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9955 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 9:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9993 | On time 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 3h20 | 9:05 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9993 | On time 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 3h04 | 8:49 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9653 | 6:00 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 9:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h44 | 9:54 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9995 | 6:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h05 | 9:25 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 6:30 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 9:40 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9959 | 6:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h29 | 10:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9959 | 6:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h40 | 10:20 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9997 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 3h04 | 9:49 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9997 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 3h20 | 10:05 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9661 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 10:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 11:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9663 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 3h04 | 10:39 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9961 | On time 7:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h44 | 11:24 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9961 | On time 7:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h29 | 11:09 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 8:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h44 | 11:54 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9681 | 8:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 11:25 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9963 | 8:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h44 | 12:24 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9963 | 8:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h29 | 12:09 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2245 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ InterCityNotte 797 | 10:05 PM Milan Centrale | 7h48 | 5:53 AM Rome Tiburtina | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Rome run on average 91 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 83 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 297 miles (478 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 297 miles (478 km) |
Average train duration 5h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 91 |
Direct trains 83 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 9:05 PM |
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A vast complex of papal collections including classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and access to the Sistine Chapel. One of Rome’s most important art visits and often best
A superb villa museum with Bernini sculptures and paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. Timed entry is limited, making advance booking especially important.
The world’s oldest public museums, displaying Roman bronzes, ancient inscriptions, imperial sculpture, and excellent views over the Roman Forum from Capitoline Hill.
A grand baroque square with Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, elegant facades, and constant street life. One of Rome’s classic strolling areas.
A lively neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and popular evening atmosphere. Very popular for wandering and photography, especially after sunset.
A famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinità dei Monti. A classic meeting point and one of the city’s most photographed urban scenes.
A classic Roman pasta made with pecorino romano and black pepper. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes for its simplicity and bold flavor.
Traditional Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino romano, and black pepper. It is a defining dish of Rome and is traditionally made without cream.
A beloved pasta sauce of tomato, guanciale, and pecorino romano, usually served with bucatini. It is a cornerstone of Roman trattoria cooking.
Rome’s best-known luxury dining destination, offering fine dining, panoramic views, and an acclaimed tasting-menu experience by Heinz Beck.
A historic restaurant near the Pantheon celebrated for careful Roman cooking, including gricia, oxtail, and seasonal specialties, in a polished traditional space.
A famous central Rome dining room and delicatessen known for Roman pasta, cured meats, cheeses, and an exceptional wine list in a lively upscale setting.
Moderate by Western Europe standards: sights and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and transit stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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