Riomaggiore to Milan train

Trains from Riomaggiore to Milan

Trains from Riomaggiore to Milan depart from the Riomaggiore train station, which is built into the cliffs overlooking the Ligurian Sea. From here, about 20 Riomaggiore to Milan trains depart daily. Your train will arrive at the architecturally beautiful Milano Centrale train station. You’ll be right in the center of Milan, with access to public transportation to take you throughout the city. Usually twice on Sunday and once on Monday, your Riomaggiore train will arrive not at Milano Centrale, but at the Porto Garibaldi train station in Milan, about a 9min drive from Milano Centrale.

Train Time for Riomaggiore to Milan: Daily Schedule

Every day of the week, about 21 to 22 Riomaggiore to Milan trains run, except on Saturday, which usually has about two fewer trains running, for a total of about 144 trains per week. Trains depart from Riomaggiore about once every hour. These trips can last anywhere from 3h 30min to 5h 30min—so be careful to double-check the duration of any trip you are thinking about booking. Your journey will have one or two changes, and the tickets with two changes tend to be a bit more expensive. About half the time, the first train of the day departs around 4:30 a.m. But on other days, there is often one much earlier train that leaves around 1:00 a.m. and arrives in Milan 6h 30min later.

How long is the train trip from Riomaggiore to Milan?

Approximately 20 trains from Riomaggiore to Milan run every day. Those train journeys require one or two changes. The trains for one trip might be on any of one, two, or three different models of Trenitalia trains. Because any particular trip on a given day depends on so many different variables, journey duration times generally range from 3h 30min to 5h 30min. And the 1:00 a.m. journey, however, usually takes around 6h 30min. Riomaggiore to Milan trains depart at roughly the same times every day. So, when you are planning your train trip from Riomaggiore to Milan, pay close attention to each option’s total travel time.

Departure and Arrival Stations for Trains from Riomaggiore to Milan

Departure train station: For trains from Riomaggiore to Milan, the train station in Riomaggiore that you will depart from is just as story-book picturesque as the surrounding town. The tracks, tunnel, platform, and station are all built along the edge of a rocky cliff looking out over the sea. The station is just a few minutes-walk from the village itself. At the station, you can take advantage of its restrooms, bar, ticket office, and friendly staff. Not to mention the spectacular views!

Arrivals train station: After you leave the peaceful village of Riomaggiore, your train will arrive in the center of Milan at the Milano Centrale railway station. The gracious art deco architecture of the building houses a modern train station with many conveniences and facilities. You’ll find shopping and restaurants on every level. You can use the public restrooms, luggage lockers, and free Wi-Fi. Relax at the bar and send some post cards at the post office. You can also find public transportation to go out and explore the city. Usually, however, the 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. trains on Sunday and the 12:30 p.m. train on Monday arrive at a different station, the Porto Garibaldi train station. The station features free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, food and beverage options, and access to public transportation. The Garibaldi is about a 9min cab ride to the center of Milan and just two stops on the subway.

Which train companies operate trains for Riomaggiore to Milan?

Trenitalia operates the trains from Riomaggiore to Milan. However, different train models combine to complete one journey, making the lengths of trips vary. The three most common trains to run this route are the Regionale, the Regionale Veloce, and the Intercity models. Very rarely, one train leg might be on a Thello or Intercity Notte model. Though all these trains offer slightly different options to travelers, through Omio, you can usually find cheap trains from Riomaggiore to Milan on any of them.

Trenitalia Trains from Riomaggiore to Milan

Riomaggiore to Milan trains usually include at least one leg on a Regionale model of a Trenitalia train. These trains tend to be older and slower and make a number of stops before you reach your destination. There is usually plenty of room to store luggage, but the train might not be air-conditioned. Regionale Veloce trains make fewer stops and tend to arrive more quickly. Reservations are not required for either of these trains. The Intercity model is generally the fastest of the three and does require a reservation. Both first and second-class tickets are usually available for Intercity trains, as well as both traditional and open-plan seating.

Riomaggiore to Milan by Train: Services on Board

Trenitalia trains all tend to follow the same rules, but with so many different trains and train models in one trip, it is a good idea to double-check the availability of special services, such as pet allowance and disabled access, when booking your Omio ticket. Bikes are usually allowed aboard Trenitalia trains. On Regionale and Regionale Veloce trains, you usually have to purchase a bike ticket. On an Intercity train, you will most likely need to take your bike apart somewhat and pack it into a bag. As for animals, you can bring a guide dog onto a train at no charge. Small pets in carriers can often travel free. A bigger dog must be on a leash and wearing a muzzle, and usually has to have a dog ticket, which costs less than a person’s second-class ticket. Some trains have restrictions, however, about certain times and compartments that allow animals, so double-check pet policies before you book your ticket. As for baggage, in Italy, you almost always just bring all your luggage with you onto the train and store it for free in overhead racks or compartments at the end of the train car. Disabled passengers can request assistance in advance when traveling Trenitalia.

Tips for finding cheap train tickets from Riomaggiore to Milan

Booking a ticket through Omio is great first step to getting tickets for cheap trains from Riomaggiore to Milan. When you’re choosing your ticket, non-refundable and non-exchangeable ticket options are often the cheapest. Not every train ticket offers these options, but most tickets from Riomaggiore to Milan offer an economy ticket that restricts refunds and exchanges.