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Museo del Santuario di San Francesco di Paola
Museum at the sanctuary presenting objects, documents, and devotional material linked to Saint Francis of Paola and the order he founded.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€89
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€146
Fastest journey on Sep 19
6 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
7 h 24 m
Trains on Sep 19
46
Distance
881 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Paola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Paola will cost around €146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €89.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 46 trains from Milan to Paola, including 8 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 881 km distance in an average of 7 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 47 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 7 h 40 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 1589
Intercity 641+
InterCityNotte 795
Intercity 723+
InterCityNotte 797
Intercity 583 · Intercity 555
InterCityNotte 1963
FRECCIAROSSA 9639
FRECCIAROSSA 9623
9981+
FRECCIAROSSA 8419
FRECCIAROSSA 9617 · FRECCIAROSSA 9583
6143Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Paola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €74, while a flight costs an average of €195.
Distance: 547 miles (881 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€82 Average price | €195 Average price | €74 Average price Cheapest | €245 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 24m Average total duration 14h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Paola:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Paola costing on average €82.
A bus is €121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Paola costing on average €195.
Other travel options to Paola take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Bus takes on average 14h 54m.
The journey is about 2h 34m faster (8h 15m by train vs 10h 49m by car) and roughly €163 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€82 vs €245). 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 Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity.
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 Paola trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 583 · Intercity 555 | 6:05 AM Milan Centrale | 14h17 | 8:22 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9967+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 6:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 13h38 | 8:03 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9967+ Regionale 5189+ Intercity 555 | 6:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 13h57 | 8:22 PM Paola station | 2 transfers | |
9967+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 6:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 11h56 | 6:21 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9605+ Intercity 551 | 6:35 AM Milan Centrale | 8h28 | 3:03 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1589 | 6:55 AM Milan Centrale | 14h10 | 9:05 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9971+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 7:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 13h52 | 9:17 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9971+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 7:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 12h38 | 8:03 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9971+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 7:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 10h56 | 6:21 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9998 · 8947 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 9h01 | 5:16 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9998+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 8:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 12h52 | 9:17 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9998+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 8:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 9h56 | 6:21 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9998+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 8:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 11h38 | 8:03 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Intercity 727 | 8:30 AM Milan Centrale | 7h57 | 4:27 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
8947 | 8:40 AM Milan Centrale | 8h36 | 5:16 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 8h00 | 5:10 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9617 · FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 7h35 | 5:10 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9977+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 10:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 10h52 | 9:17 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9977+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 10:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 7h56 | 6:21 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9977+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 10:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 9h38 | 8:03 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 10:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 10h53 | 9:43 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 10:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 9h13 | 8:03 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 10:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 10h27 | 9:17 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 10:58 AM Milan Centrale | 7h23 | 6:21 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 8h18 | 7:28 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9931+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 11:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 9h27 | 9:17 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 11:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 8h13 | 8:03 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 11:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 9h53 | 9:43 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9981+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 12:30 PM Milan Rogoredo | 8h47 | 9:17 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9981+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 12:30 PM Milan Rogoredo | 9h13 | 9:43 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9981+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:30 PM Milan Rogoredo | 7h33 | 8:03 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9935+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 12:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 8h53 | 9:43 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9935+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 12:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 8h27 | 9:17 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Regionale 5819 · Regionale 5585 | 12:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 10h14 | 11:04 PM Paola station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 2:30 PM Milan Centrale | 6h47 | 9:17 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6143 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 7h40 | 10:20 PM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 641+ InterCityNotte 795 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 14h57 | 5:57 AM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
9987+ Metropolitano 21463+ Intercity 597+ InterCityNotte 795 | 3:25 PM Milan Rogoredo | 14h32 | 5:57 AM Paola station | 3 transfers | |
9947+ Metropolitano 21463+ Intercity 597+ InterCityNotte 795 | 3:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 14h07 | 5:57 AM Paola station | 3 transfers | |
9989+ Metropolitano 21463+ Intercity 597+ InterCityNotte 795 | 4:25 PM Milan Rogoredo | 13h32 | 5:57 AM Paola station | 3 transfers | |
9951+ Metropolitano 21463+ Intercity 597+ InterCityNotte 795 | 4:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 13h07 | 5:57 AM Paola station | 3 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1963 | 7:05 PM Milan Centrale | 13h38 | 8:43 AM Paola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9663+ InterCityNotte 1959+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 12h14 | 7:49 AM Paola station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567+ InterCityNotte 1963 | 8:10 PM Milan Centrale | 12h33 | 8:43 AM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ InterCityNotte 770+ FRECCIAROSSA 8333 | 10:05 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 13h00 | 11:05 AM Paola station | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 797+ Intercity 723 | 10:18 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 14h16 | 12:34 PM Paola station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Milan to Paola run on average 33 times per day, taking around 8h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 547 miles (881 km) distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 547 miles (881 km) |
Average train duration 8h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Paola — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paola trip today.
Museum at the sanctuary presenting objects, documents, and devotional material linked to Saint Francis of Paola and the order he founded.
Exhibition space focused on the saint’s life, miracles, and historical memory, helpful for adding context before or after visiting the sanctuary.
Small local museum area within the sanctuary complex showing religious art and archival pieces connected to Paola’s most important heritage site.
The atmospheric old town with narrow lanes, churches, and traditional buildings, best explored on foot for local character and views.
Main civic square and social hub, framed by everyday town life and useful as a starting point for walks through central Paola.
Seafront walking area popular for sunsets and relaxed strolls, offering a pleasant contrast to the religious and historic sights inland.
Fileja are traditional Calabrian hand-rolled pasta, often served with rich goat or pork ragù. They are a hallmark of local home cooking and festive meals.
Lagane e ceci is an old southern dish of rustic pasta strips with chickpeas, valued for its peasant roots and comforting flavor across Calabria.
Surici fritti are lightly floured fried anchovies, popular on the Tyrrhenian coast near Paola. They are prized for freshness and simple seaside flavor.
Established seafood restaurant in Paola known for fresh fish dishes and classic Calabrian flavors in a relaxed, polished setting.
Well-known local restaurant offering traditional Calabrian cooking, pizza, and regional ingredients in a casual atmosphere.
Seafood-focused dining near the coast, appreciated for fresh catches, pasta, and a more refined atmosphere suited to a longer dinner.
Moderate for southern Italy. Hotels and trains are reasonable, while tourist-area dining costs more in peak season. Overall cheaper than Rome, Milan, or Amalfi.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is enough in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Paola 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 Paola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Paola trains use the Milano Centrale to Paola station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Paola 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.
Paola 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 La Piazzetta, Trattoria del Mare
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Paola. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Paola. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paola: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paola: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paola: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Blumentag, Hotel Sant'Agostino, Hotel Alhambra.
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