- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padua to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Milan Centrale will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 41 trains that leave Padua for Milan Centrale on Fri, Jun 19, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 209 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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.
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2638
Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2646
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642
FRECCIAROSSA 9724
FRECCIAROSSA 9736
FRECCIAROSSA 9744
FRECCIAROSSA 9726
FRECCIAROSSA 9718Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $119.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $163 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Milan Centrale:
A train is $63 (€52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Milan Centrale costing on average $88 (€72).
A train is $139 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Milan Centrale costing on average $163 (€134).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Flight takes on average 6h 39m.
The journey is about 13m faster (2h 20m by train vs 2h 33m by car) and roughly $44 (€36) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $68 (€56)). 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 Italo, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia EuroCity.
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 Padua to Milan Centrale trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3574 · Regionale TRENORD 2648 · Autobus TRENORD 1648A | 8:40 PM Padova | 3h08 | 11:48 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
8970 | On time 6:26 AM Padova | 1h59 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 | 6:40 AM Padova | 2h55 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9706 | 7:16 AM Padova | 1h59 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17164 · Regionale TRENORD 2622 | 7:20 AM Padova | 3h15 | 10:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708 | 7:46 AM Padova | 1h59 | 9:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713 | 8:16 AM Padova | 1h59 | 10:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8974 | On time 8:26 AM Padova | 1h59 | 10:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 8:40 AM Padova | 2h55 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718 | 9:16 AM Padova | 1h59 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8971 | On time 9:26 AM Padova | 1h59 | 11:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 9:40 AM Padova | 2h55 | 12:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 · FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 9:56 AM Padova | 2h34 | 12:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 | 10:40 AM Padova | 2h55 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3971+ Intercity 606 | 11:09 AM Padova | 4h21 | 3:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9724 | 11:16 AM Padova | 1h59 | 1:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8978 | On time 11:26 AM Padova | 1h59 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 11:46 AM Padova | 1h59 | 1:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728 | 12:16 PM Padova | 1h59 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 12:40 PM Padova | 2h55 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732 | 1:16 PM Padova | 1h59 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 | 1:40 PM Padova | 2h55 | 4:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9729 | 1:46 PM Padova | 1h59 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736 | 2:16 PM Padova | 1h59 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8984 | On time 2:26 PM Padova | 1h59 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 | 2:40 PM Padova | 2h55 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740 | 3:16 PM Padova | 1h59 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8986 | On time 3:26 PM Padova | 1h59 | 5:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 | 3:40 PM Padova | 2h55 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 4:16 PM Padova | 1h59 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8988 | On time 4:26 PM Padova | 1h59 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 4:40 PM Padova | 2h55 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748 | 5:16 PM Padova | 1h59 | 7:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 5:40 PM Padova | 2h55 | 8:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9752 | 6:16 PM Padova | 1h59 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8992 | On time 6:26 PM Padova | 1h59 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 6:40 PM Padova | 2h55 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754 | 6:46 PM Padova | 1h59 | 8:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758 | 7:16 PM Padova | 1h59 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 7:40 PM Padova | 2h55 | 10:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9762 | 8:16 PM Padova | 1h59 | 10:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Padua to Milan Centrale run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (209 km) distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 129 miles (209 km) |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 6:40 PM |
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One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
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A major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, especially noted for Futurist works and its central location.
Milan’s central square and the city’s main gathering point, ideal for first-time visitors and iconic city views.
A charming historic district known for elegant streets, art atmosphere, boutiques, and a classic Milanese walking experience.
Milan’s canal district, very popular for waterside walks, photos, and lively urban atmosphere, especially in the evening.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, rich with butter and cheese, celebrated for its golden color and elegant, comforting flavor.
A classic Milanese breaded veal cutlet, traditionally cooked in butter and prized as one of the city’s most iconic dishes.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto alla Milanese, valued for its tender meat and rich marrow-filled sauce.
Long-standing fine dining destination and one of Milan’s best-known vegetarian restaurants, refined and creative in style.
Well-known Milanese restaurant with a modern approach to Lombard classics such as risotto and mondeghili in a stylish setting.
Historic traditional trattoria known for classic Milanese dishes, old-world atmosphere, and a strong local reputation.
Prices are above the Italian average, especially near the station. Casual meals are manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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