- Must visit
MUSA Museo del Sale
Cervia’s signature museum explains the history, tools, and traditions of salt production. Essential for understanding the town’s identity and lagoon landscape.
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Cervia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Cervia will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 36 trains that leave Milan for Cervia on Tue, Aug 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct trains cover the 283 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest trains will take 3 h 22 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.
Intercity 597+
Regionale TTPER 17561
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Regionale TTPER 17549
Regionale TTPER 2457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale TTPER 17551
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale TTPER 17565
S1 TRENORD 25717 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Regionale TTPER 17549
FRECCIAROSSA 9805+
Regionale TTPER 17550
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+
Regionale TTPER 17561
FRECCIAROSSA 8809+
Regionale TTPER 17555
FRECCIAROSSA 8811+
Regionale TTPER 17557
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+
Regionale TTPER 17553Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Cervia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €99.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €176 Average price | €82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Cervia:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Cervia costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Cervia take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
The journey is about 18m faster (3h 12m by train vs 3h 30m by car) and roughly €56 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€26 vs €82). 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.
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 to Cervia trains for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8811+ Regionale TTPER 17557 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 4:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 · Regionale TTPER 17561 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 5h17 | 6:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale TTPER 17561 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 4h49 | 6:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10869 · Regionale Veloce 3931 · Regionale TTPER 17563 | 2:01 PM Milan Rogoredo | 5h36 | 7:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813+ Regionale TTPER 17559 | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h27 | 5:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 613+ Regionale TTPER 17563 | 3:05 PM Milan Centrale | 4h32 | 7:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale TTPER 17565 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 5h17 | 8:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ Regionale TTPER 17561 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 6:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+ Regionale TTPER 17563 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 3h22 | 7:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 · Regionale TTPER 17567 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 5h22 | 9:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811+ Regionale TTPER 17565 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 3h22 | 8:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+ Regionale TTPER 17567 | 5:50 PM Milan Centrale | 3h47 | 9:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 4h21 | 10:36 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 3h36 | 10:36 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Regionale TTPER 17541 · Regionale TTPER 17595 | 4:55 AM Milan Centrale | 4h12 | 9:07 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 · Regionale TTPER 17545 · OROBICA LINE TTPER 18125 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 6h52 | 12:07 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale TTPER 17646 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 6h06 | 11:21 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 603+ Regionale TTPER 17644 | 5:25 AM Milan Centrale | 4h26 | 9:51 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 633+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale TTPER 17646 | 5:45 AM Milan Centrale | 5h36 | 11:21 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Regionale TTPER 17543 | 5:55 AM Milan Centrale | 3h42 | 9:37 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
S1 TRENORD 25717 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Regionale TTPER 17549 | 6:56 AM Milano Forlanini | 5h41 | 12:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2693 · OROBICA LINE TTPER 18125 | 6:58 AM Milano Lambrate | 5h09 | 12:07 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803+ Regionale TTPER 17646 | 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 4h06 | 11:21 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Regionale TTPER 17549 | 7:20 AM Milan Centrale | 5h17 | 12:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 · FRECCIAROSSA 8803+ Regionale TTPER 17646 | 7:55 AM Milan Centrale | 3h26 | 11:21 AM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 2457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale TTPER 17551 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 5h22 | 1:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale TTPER 17549 | 8:55 AM Milan Centrale | 3h42 | 12:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607+ Regionale TTPER 17552 | 9:10 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 5h11 | 2:21 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 · Regionale TTPER 17553 | 9:20 AM Milan Centrale | 5h17 | 2:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 637+ Regionale Veloce 3921 · Regionale TTPER 17555 | 9:53 AM Milan Centrale | 5h44 | 3:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805+ Regionale TTPER 17550 | 10:13 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3h08 | 1:21 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ Regionale TTPER 17553 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 3h22 | 2:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609+ Regionale TTPER 17624 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 4h36 | 3:51 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale TTPER 17557 | 11:20 AM Milan Centrale | 5h17 | 4:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale TTPER 17559 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 5h22 | 5:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809+ Regionale TTPER 17555 | 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 3:37 PM Cervia-Milano Marittima | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Milan to Cervia run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 22:37. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (283 km) distance in 4h 21m.
Distance 175 miles (283 km) |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 4:10 AM |
Last train 10:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Cervia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cervia trip today.
Cervia’s signature museum explains the history, tools, and traditions of salt production. Essential for understanding the town’s identity and lagoon landscape.
Visitor center inside the nature reserve with exhibits on wetlands, birds, and salt pans. A strong introduction before exploring the saline landscape.
Cultural venue in the former salt warehouse hosting temporary art, photography, and history exhibitions in one of Cervia’s most striking industrial spaces.
Picturesque canal lined with boats, historic warehouses, and evening strolls. It is one of the best places to feel Cervia’s maritime and salt-trading character.
Cervia’s old town offers planned 18th-century streets, arcades, and civic architecture. It is ideal for walking between the cathedral, tower, and canal.
Large nature reserve of salt pans, birdlife, and shimmering water basins. It is the area’s standout landscape for walking, photography, and local history.
Fresh Adriatic clams steamed with garlic, parsley, and white wine. A Riviera Romagnola classic tied to Cervia's fishing tradition.
Local blue fish such as sardines or mackerel grilled simply with olive oil and lemon. Common on Cervia menus for its fresh Adriatic flavor.
Tiny Adriatic mantis shrimp, often boiled or grilled. A specialty of the local coast, prized for sweet flesh and served in season.
Michelin-starred dining in Milano Marittima with refined seafood and Romagna ingredients in an elegant setting.
Well-known casual stop for classic piadina with quality local fillings. Fast, authentic, and popular for a simple Romagna meal.
Historic canal-side seafood restaurant in Cervia known for Adriatic fish dishes and a traditional maritime atmosphere.
Moderate for an Italian beach town: summer lodging rises, but casual dining and local transit stay reasonable versus pricier Riviera resorts.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Cervia-Milano Marittima -> Piazza Garibaldi, Cervia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Cervia 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 Cervia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Cervia trains use the Milano Centrale to Cervia-Milano Marittima station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Cervia 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.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo 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: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Cervia-Milano Marittima has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Touring, Royal Beach
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Cervia-Milano Marittima. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cervia-Milano Marittima. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cervia-Milano Marittima: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cervia-Milano Marittima: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cervia-Milano Marittima: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Universal, Hotel Gambrinus, Hotel Conchiglia.
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