Milan to Mestre train

Trains from Milan to Mestre

If you are looking to tour the northern region of Italy between Milan and the Venice borough of Mestre which are approximately 164.9 miles (265.5 km) apart, there are a few options available where your search for train schedules and prices can be made easier using Omio. Depending on whether your train is nonstop or has one or more transfers, the length of your trip can last anywhere between 2h 30min to around 4h depending on the time spent at stop transfers. Some trains leave after every hour, some every 3h while others leave after about every 5h.

Milan to Mestre Train Time: Daily Departures

Depending on the type of provider you wish to travel with while using trains from Milan to Mestre, departure times are seen to vary between early morning to late evenings. When using Regionale, departure times start at around 6:25 a.m. with around 12 trains leaving the station after every hour and the last train leaving at about 7:00 p.m. Italo has two trains, with departure times at about 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Frecciarossa has four trains with departure times at around 4:13 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. The services are available daily and stay the same on weekdays and weekends. The daily departures give the convenient option for travelers to choose what time is most ideal to get to their destination.

How long is the journey by train from Milan to Mestre?

It will take you different lengths of time while using trains from Milan to Mestre, mostly due to the number of transfers as well as the time it takes during each transfer. The fastest trains are from providers who have direct trains, which take around 2h 20min. Trains with one transfer take about 3h 12min while the longest trains with two transfers can take to up to 4h.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Milan to Mestre?

Departure train stations: The main train station in Milan is the Milano Centrale which is a terminal and is found at the northern outskirts of Central Milan. If you opt to walk from the city centre which is around 1.92 miles (3.1 km) it could take you around 50min to get to Milano Centrale. Alternatively, people with heavy luggage can choose to get there using the line 3 subway which takes about 20min. You could also use the Nm3 bus which takes around 24min or a taxi that can take almost 8min. Milano Centrale has a left luggage facility, a post office and a number of shops and restaurants. There is also the Milano Porta Garibaldi railway station which has trains going into Mestre. It is located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the city center and is roughly a 22min walk away. Alternatively you could board the line 2 connecting subway which takes around 8min. The line 43 bus takes around 17min while the line 10 tram takes about 21min. If you are in a rush you could take a taxi which can get you to the city center in around 2min. Some of the station’s facilities include free Wi-Fi, shops, commercial areas, bars and a couple of ATMs.

Arrival train stations: Once you arrive at the Venezia Mestre railway station which is roughly 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from downtown Mestre, you could catch the number 2 bus which travels directly to Venice city center. You could also use a taxi to while leaving the train station if you are burdened with a lot of luggage. You can as well take advantage of the restrooms while you wait for your ride, or grab a quick bite to eat at the eateries or shops located on sight. You could also go to Venezia Carpenedo railway station which is located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) form the city center. If you choose to walk which can take you around 25min. You can also take the line 3 bus which takes approximately 3min form the city center or the line 2 bus which takes roughly 7min. Alternatively you can grab a taxi where you can take 3min on the road. Some of the amenities that can be found on site include washrooms, waiting bays as well as ticket counters. You could alternatively head to Venezia Porto Marghera railway station situated 2.2 km (3.5 km) from Mestre city center. If you are not burdened with luggage, you could take 40min on foot. You could also grab a bus which takes around 6min. A taxi can get you to the city center in around 4min. You could take advantage of some of the facilities in the station which include washrooms accessible to passengers, ticket counters as well as waiting bays.

Which train companies travel from Milan to Mestre?

A couple of providers which operate between Milan and Mestre include Italo and Trenitalia, which has Regionale and Frecciarossa trains that operate between the two cities. Italo offers direct services to Mestre from Milan whereas Regionale and Frecciarossa have the option of direct trains as well as transfers while on the trip, with regular transfers at the stations of Verona Porta Nuova and Bologna Centrale. The fastest line which is a direct train runs at approximately 2h 15min while the longer trains take an average of between 3h to 5h, depending on the time they take during transfers. Regionale operates every day including weekends, with trains leaving after every hour from as early as around 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Italo has two trains, the first one leaving at about 11:00 a.m and the last approximately at 6:00 p.m while Frecciarossa operates from roughly 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with trains leaving after every hour.

Italo trains from Milan to Mestre

Italo has two trains which move through the serene route between Milan and Mestre, which are both direct trains without transfers. The first train leaves the station at around 11:00 a.m. while the last train sets off at about 6:00 p.m. with both journeys from Milan to Mestre taking approximately 2h 20min. Italo has the option of choosing to travel in either first class or economy, with a semi refundable option for both tickets as well as changing departure times. The choice of seat reservations is also included.

Trenitalia trains from Milan to Mestre

Regionale has a number of trains from Milan and Mestre, with the option of one or two transfers at Verona Porta Nuova and Bologna Centrale. The trains operate every day including weekends, with the first train setting off at around 6:25 a.m. while the last one at around 8:25 p.m. Regionale trains operate hourly and journeys with one transfer usually take around 3h 12min to Mestre, while two transfers could take up to 4h. Regionale offers both 2nd class and Ordinary class tickets, with a fully refundable option for Ordinary class up until the day before departure. Frecciarossa is known to be the provider with the fastest trains from Milan to Mestre, for direct trips without transfers. The earliest train is a direct one which leaves at around 4:13 p.m., with a journey time of around 2h 17min from Milan to Mestre, while the last train is usually at around 6:45 p.m. It also has trips with one transfer at Bologna Centrale, which lengthens the journey to 2h 56min. Passengers have the option of choosing to travel using the standard or premium class, which has bistro service as well as free Wi-Fi. For fare, you can select either Super Economy or Economy, which are the cheaper options but are non-refundable, or Base which is slightly costly but is semi-refundable.

Train Milan to Mestre: Services on Board

Frecciarossa trains are usually categorized into three parts: Executive, Business and Premium depending on your preferred level of luxury, while second class is known as standard. Onboard amenities include air-conditioning, power outlets at each seat, café bar and free Wi-Fi upon registering. All passengers who board Trenitalia trains are allowed to carry suitcases as well as train luggage free of charge, since Trenitalia does not have a strict luggage policy and does not charge extra for oversize or overweight luggage. Trenitalia also offers services by the RFI (Rete Ferroviaria Italiana) which provides assistance to persons with disability, and should be arranged for prior to your trip by contacting the Trenitalia Call Center. Italo provide AV trains with a smart ambience combining self-service and comfort. Some of the tailor made services on board include Cinema coach, allowing of pets, facilities to cater passengers with disabilities as well as vending machines. Luggage is included in the ticket price of Italo trains and there are no limits to the size of items you carry on board, however you are advised to keep in mind that there is limited space on the trains. Italo also caters for disabled passengers where travelers can purchase tickets by calling Pronto Italo, which operates daily and has no added ticket fee on purchases.

How to find cheap train tickets from Milan to Mestre?

If you are looking for cheap trains from Milan to Mestre, there are a number of options to consider while scouring the Omio website. Some providers have the option of cheaper tickets when you book online using the website, compared to when you buy the ticket at the station right before the onset of the journey. What's more, travelers whose schedules are a bit flexible can use trains which have transfers compared to direct trains, as these are usually less costly in comparison, despite the travel time difference. You could also book in advance and scavenge Omio and look for special discounts such as free rides for children or the elderly, or deals that are valid for large corporations who opt to use the trains.

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