Milan to Trieste train

Trains from Milan to Trieste

The trip on trains from Milan to Trieste covers a distance of 222 miles (357km) and on average will take just a little over 5h to complete. There are about 20 trains that make this trip daily and the trains run from very early in the morning until the early evening hours.

Milan to Trieste Train Time: Daily Departures

The 20 or so daily trips that occur on trains from Milan to Trieste are pretty consistent across all days of the week including holidays meaning you will find about 140 trips made per week. The first train of the day departs Milan at around 6:30 a.m. while the last train of the day will depart at around 6:30 p.m. The departures during this time occur pretty evenly during the day with about two departures per hour.

How long is the journey by train from Milan to Trieste

The trip on trains from Milan to Trieste covers a distance of 222 miles (357km). The time it takes to make this trip varies pretty widely. It can occur in as little as 4h but can also take as long as 7h. A big part of the reason for this is the mix of normal and high-speed trains as well as a variable amount of transfers that occur along different routes during the day. There are a couple of direct trains each day but most of the trips on this route require one or two transfers to other trains.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from  Milan to Trieste?

Departure train station: With a location that is very convenient for travelers, Milan Centrale Train Station is just about 2 miles (3.5km) from the center of the city. If travelers enjoy taking a walk to the station, it only takes about 20min from the center of the city. While you're making this walk you're most likely going to pass several restaurants and cafés that the city of Milan is well known for. When you arrive at the station you'll find some bars and restaurants as well as some retail shops in the station. There is also a facility for handling luggage, a post office, as well as a large ticket office. Two of the four lines of the Milan Metro make stops at the station making the station quite accessible from practically any point in the city by this metro service. There are two trains per day that depart from a different station with one leaving from Milan Porta Garibaldi and one leaving from Milan Lambrate. Milan Porta Garibaldi is about 2.5 miles (4.2 km) from the city center is a smaller commuter station that features ATMs, a ticket office, several food choices, and sits on the Milan Metro line number 2 for easy access from the city. Milan Lambrate station sits about 4 miles (6.4 km) and is also a smaller commuter station. It has stops for the Milan Metro line 2, Tram Line 19, and Trolleybus Line 93 also making it very accessible for travelers.

Arrival train station: Trieste Centrale Railway Station had a remodel done not all that long ago and is now a very modern and convenient station for passengers. The amenities at the station include ticket offices, a spacious passenger waiting area, a restaurant, a small shopping area, and a pharmacy. The station sits in the north part of town and it's just 2.3 miles (3.8 km) from the center of the city. Just outside of the station travelers will find a stop for the local bus service making the entire town of Trieste easily accessible by public transportation.

Which train companies travel from Milan to Trieste?

Trenitalia operates all of the trains offered on this route for trains from Milam to Trieste. They do so with a mix of both the Regionale trains and their high-speed trains such as the Frecciarossa. No matter the train that runs on the route, all the trains offer the same signature high-quality service and amenities travelers have come to expect from Trenitalia. The route offers a mix of choices some of which are direct trains and some that require one or two transfers.

Trenitalia trains from Milan to Trieste

The trip on trains from Milan to Trieste can take anywhere from 4h up to about 7h. As you might imagine when you make the trip on the high-speed trains offered on this route, your travel time will be at the lower end of this range. While there are a couple of direct trains available on this route on a daily basis, most of the trains will involve one or two transfers to other trains to get you to Trieste. Trains depart Milan about twice every hour between around 6 a.m. and around 6 p.m.

Train  Milan to Trieste: Services on Board

There are a variety of classes of seatings that are offered on trains from Milan to Trieste. The classes offered on each trip vary depending on the type of train used on the route. If you happen to travel on one of the high-speed offerings, you will find four classes of seating ranging from the lowest called Standard all the way up to the top level called Executive. On the normal speed Regionale trains, you will find the more traditional second and first-class seating or you will find Ordinaria and Second Class which is comparable to the second and first-class options. All trains offer generous allowances for items you may wish to bring on board with you. You can bring luggage on board free of charge with ample space to store your luggage above your seat or at the end of the train cars. Collapsible bicycles can travel for free as well and can be stored as any other piece of luggage is. Pets travel free of charge as well so long as they are traveling in an approved pet container. A dog can travel on a leash so long as it wears a muzzle. Trenitalia offers a number of services for their disabled passengers including those with hearing and vision impairments, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with limited mobility. These passengers should contact the folks in the Sale Blu office at the Milan Centrale Train Station for more information on these services.

How to find cheap train tickets from Milan to Trieste?

The trains from Milan to Trieste that are offered by Trenitalia highlight one great way to save money on your train fares. When you begin to shop for a route you will see that routes that need more train transfers or occur on their regular-speed trains will definitely save you some money on your train fare. If you can book further in advance of your departure date that is another great way to save money. Any specials and discounts that may be offered can often begin to sell out or disappear as demand for the trip increases as the departure day grows near. The farther in advance you book your ticket, the more likely you are to find some of the specials and discounts. One of the great tips for saving money is to avoid peak times and days. If you are able to shop around for different times and different days of travel you will find there are times that offer substantially cheaper fares when travel on this route is not in high demand.