- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Trains per day
58
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 $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 58 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Rome on Wed, Aug 26, 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 478 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 4 h 5 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 2293 · Regionale Veloce 4133
Regionale TRENORD 2245 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+
InterCityNotte 770
BUS L685E+
InterCityNotte 899
Intercity 597
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455+
Intercity 584
9939
9931
9959
9923
9935Omio 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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $45.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $454 Average price | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m 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 $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Rome costing on average $84.
A bus is $420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Centrale to Rome costing on average $454.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
The journey is about 2h 10m faster (4h 0m by train vs 6h 10m by car) and roughly $91 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($84 vs $175). 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 today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455+ Intercity 584 | 7:20 AM Milan Centrale | 9h00 | 4:20 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
9917 | 7:20 AM Milan Centrale | 4h20 | 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 7:55 AM Milan Centrale | 4h15 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2016+ Intercity 511 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 9h48 | 6:03 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
8947 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 4h08 | 12:33 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
8947 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 4h20 | 12:45 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 8:55 AM Milan Centrale | 4h20 | 1:15 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9923 | 9:30 AM Milan Centrale | 4h03 | 1:33 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9923 | 9:30 AM Milan Centrale | 4h20 | 1:50 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 10:00 AM Milan Centrale | 4h20 | 2:20 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927 | 10:20 AM Milan Centrale | 4h11 | 2:31 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927 | 10:20 AM Milan Centrale | 4h20 | 2:40 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h35 | 3:15 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 4h40 | 3:55 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
9931 | 11:30 AM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 3:30 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9931 | 11:30 AM Milan Centrale | 4h15 | 3:45 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 11:50 AM Milan Centrale | 4h35 | 4:25 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 · FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 4h40 | 5:00 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 12:50 PM Milan Centrale | 4h24 | 5:14 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 · FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 4h45 | 6:05 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
9939 | 1:30 PM Milan Centrale | 4h09 | 5:39 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9939 | 1:30 PM Milan Centrale | 3h59 | 5:29 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 7h19 | 9:07 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 2:00 PM Milan Centrale | 4h20 | 6:20 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 · FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h45 | 6:55 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
8143 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 4h35 | 6:50 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 2:55 PM Milan Centrale | 4h24 | 7:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809 · FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 4h45 | 8:05 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
9947 | 3:30 PM Milan Centrale | 4h20 | 7:50 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9947 | 3:30 PM Milan Centrale | 4h07 | 7:37 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 3:55 PM Milan Centrale | 4h19 | 8:14 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819 · FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 4h40 | 8:55 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
9951 | 4:30 PM Milan Centrale | 4h20 | 8:50 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9951 | 4:30 PM Milan Centrale | 4h07 | 8:37 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 5:00 PM Milan Centrale | 4h19 | 9:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811 · FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 4h45 | 10:00 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
9955 | 5:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h12 | 9:37 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9955 | 5:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h24 | 9:49 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 5:50 PM Milan Centrale | 4h40 | 10:30 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9959 | 6:30 PM Milan Centrale | 4h03 | 10:33 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9959 | 6:30 PM Milan Centrale | 4h15 | 10:45 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ Regionale Veloce 4113+ FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 4h31 | 11:31 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 4h40 | 11:40 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9961 | 7:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h12 | 11:37 PM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9961 | 7:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h29 | 11:54 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
BUS L685E+ InterCityNotte 899 | 7:30 PM Milan Centrale | 10h13 | 5:43 AM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 8:00 PM Milan Centrale | 4h24 | 12:24 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2245 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ InterCityNotte 770 | 10:05 PM Milan Centrale | 8h35 | 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 4:55 AM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 9:25 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
8111 | 5:20 AM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 9:50 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 5:55 AM Milan Centrale | 4h20 | 10:15 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 | 6:05 AM Milan Centrale | 7h44 | 1:49 PM Rome Ostiense | 0 transfersDirect | |
9907 | 6:20 AM Milan Centrale | 4h08 | 10:28 AM Rome Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
9907 | 6:20 AM Milan Centrale | 4h20 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 2293 · Regionale Veloce 4133 | 6:50 AM Milan Centrale | 10h58 | 5:48 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 7:00 AM Milan Centrale | 4h15 | 11:15 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Rome run on average 106 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 but you can travel from only $6 by bus.
There are 95 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 297 miles (478 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 297 miles (478 km) |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Trains per day 106 |
Direct trains 95 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 8:05 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Outstanding ancient sculpture and mosaic museum housed in the Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo.
Celebrated villa museum with Bernini sculptures, Caravaggio paintings, and refined garden setting.
Elegant Baroque square with Bernini's fountains, lively atmosphere, and superb people-watching.
Historic square and gathering place at the Spanish Steps, ideal for classic city views and strolls.
Charming cobbled neighborhood filled with ivy-clad lanes, churches, nightlife, and local character.
Classic Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. A city icon known for rich flavor without cream.
Roman pasta with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino Romano. A traditional Lazio staple tied to shepherd cooking and bold savory flavor.
Pasta with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Considered one of Rome's oldest pasta dishes and prized for its simplicity.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Niko Romito at Bulgari Hotel Roma, offering refined Italian tasting menus in an elegant setting.
Historic trattoria in Testaccio known for classic Roman pasta and quinto quarto dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Popular casual spot famed for Roman-style pizzas and fried starters. Bustling atmosphere and a long-standing local reputation.
Moderate for Europe: stays in central Rome are pricey, but transit is cheap and meals range from affordable pizza to costly tourist-area dining.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants if service is good; round up in taxis; small change is fine at cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan Centrale to Rome trains use the Milano Centrale to Roma Termini station pair, with some services arriving at Roma Tiburtina. Use this guide to compare Milan Centrale and Rome 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.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
Roma Ostiense is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Ostiense has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ramen Bar Akira, Eataly Roma
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Ostiense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Ostiense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Ostiense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Abitart, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio.
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