- 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
$37
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
5 h 51 m
Average duration
6 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ponte San Giovanni 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 Ponte San Giovanni to Milan Centrale will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ponte San Giovanni for Milan Centrale on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 371 km distance in an average of 6 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 51 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 6 h 50 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ponte San Giovanni to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $120 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ponte San Giovanni to Milan Centrale:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponte San Giovanni to Milan Centrale costing on average $75 (€61).
A train is $64 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ponte San Giovanni to Milan Centrale costing on average $120 (€98).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
The journey is about 12m faster (4h 35m by train vs 4h 47m by car) and roughly $35 (€28) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($56 (€46) vs $91 (€74)). 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 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 Ponte San Giovanni to Milan Centrale trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 4082+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 5:33 PM Perugia Ponte San Giovanni | 5h17 | 10:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4082 · Regionale 18532+ Intercity 1588 | 5:33 PM Perugia Ponte San Giovanni | 6h42 | 12:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4082+ 8158 | On time 5:33 PM Perugia Ponte San Giovanni | 5h47 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4082+ 9954 | On time 5:33 PM Perugia Ponte San Giovanni | 4h47 | 10:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4082+ 9962 | 5:33 PM Perugia Ponte San Giovanni | 6h47 | 12:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4736 · Regionale Veloce 4088+ 9962 | 7:23 PM Perugia Ponte San Giovanni | 4h57 | 12:20 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 94707 · Regionale Veloce 94680+ InterCityNotte 758 | 10:10 PM Perugia Ponte San Giovanni | 8h55 | 7:05 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM Perugia P.s.giov | 6h50 | 12:50 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:24 AM Perugia P.s.giov | 5h51 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Ponte San Giovanni to Milan Centrale run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€31) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 16:33. The fastest train covers the 230 miles (371 km) distance in 5h 44m.
Distance 230 miles (371 km) |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€31) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 5h 44m |
First train 5:24 AM |
Last train 4:33 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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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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