The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Castellanza
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Castellanza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Castellanza will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 3 trains that leave Milan for Castellanza on Sat, May 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 16 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
On Sat, May 16 the slowest trains will take 30 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.
10:35 PM0h30Milan11:05 PMCastellanza$51One-way0 transfers
6:54 PM0h23Milan7:17 PMCastellanza$51One-way0 transfers
6:42 AM0h23Milan7:05 AMCastellanza$51One-way0 transfers
6:54 PM0h23Milan7:17 PMCastellanza$51One-way0 transfers
6:42 AM0h23Milan7:05 AMCastellanza$51One-way0 transfers
10:35 PM0h30Milan11:05 PMCastellanza$51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Milan to Castellanza
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Castellanza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Castellanza:
A train is $50 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Castellanza costing on average $55 (€44).
Other travel options to Castellanza take longer:
Bus takes on average 47m.
The journey is about 10m faster (36m by train vs 46m by car) and roughly $15 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $20 (€16)). 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, Trenord.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Milan to Castellanza train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Castellanza trains for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:54 PM Milan | 0h23 | 7:17 PM Castellanza | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:54 PM Milan | 0h23 | 8:17 PM Castellanza | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 PM Milan | 0h30 | 11:05 PM Castellanza | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 16 | |||||
![]() | 6:42 AM Milan | 0h23 | 7:05 AM Castellanza | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Castellanza
Trains from Milan to Castellanza run on average 84 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 65 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 23m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 84 |
Direct trains 65 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Trenord from Milan to Castellanza trainsRegionale, Trenord trains will get you between Milan and Castellanza from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Castellanza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Castellanza 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 Castellanza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Castellanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- 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.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several parking lots in the vicinity.
- Trattoria Casa Fontana
- Osteria del Treno
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Sunflower
- Hotel Valganna
- Hotel Ares Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Lines 82, 92
- Tram: Line 2
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Via Saronno.
- PizzaClub Gourmet Castellanza
- Piccola Amalfi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Montecarlo
- Hotel Le Robinie
- Hotel Pineta
- Located near the ticket office
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access, ticket office, and waiting area
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Train: Regional lines to Milan and Varese
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