- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Termini to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Termini to Milan will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 53 trains that leave Rome Termini for Milan on Thu, Aug 20, 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 20 the direct trains cover the 477 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Thu, Aug 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 9 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 4134 · Regionale 2296
Regionale 12554+
InterCityNotte 798
Regionale 4500+
Intercity 684
Regionale 12516+
Intercity 590
Intercity 592 · Intercity 596
FRECCIAROSSA 9672
9932
FRECCIAROSSA 9610
9916
9904Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Termini to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price | $173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome Termini to Milan:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Termini to Milan costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $143 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Termini to Milan costing on average $160 (€129).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $173 (€140) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $115 (€93). The journey takes 6h 34m versus 6h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Rome Termini to Milan trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9504 | 4:40 AM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 9:05 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9904 | 5:15 AM Rome Termini | 4h09 | 9:24 AM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
9904 | 5:15 AM Rome Termini | 4h20 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508 | 5:35 AM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 10:00 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9908 | 6:15 AM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 10:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 6:35 AM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 11:05 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9610 | 6:45 AM Rome Termini | 4h05 | 10:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 6:55 AM Rome Termini | 4h47 | 11:42 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 6:55 AM Rome Termini | 4h09 | 11:04 AM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
9912 | 7:10 AM Rome Termini | 4h29 | 11:39 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 7:45 AM Rome Termini | 4h20 | 12:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9916 | 8:10 AM Rome Termini | 4h09 | 12:19 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
9916 | 8:10 AM Rome Termini | 4h20 | 12:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 1:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 · FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 4h40 | 1:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9920 | 9:10 AM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9920 | 9:10 AM Rome Termini | 4h14 | 1:24 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 9:40 AM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 2:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 9:55 AM Rome Termini | 4h17 | 2:12 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9924 | 10:10 AM Rome Termini | 4h20 | 2:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9924 | 10:10 AM Rome Termini | 4h09 | 2:19 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h25 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 10:35 AM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 3:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12516+ Intercity 590 | 11:12 AM Rome Termini | 10h03 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 4:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9932 | 12:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h11 | 4:31 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9932 | 12:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 4:20 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 12:40 PM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 5:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8134 | 1:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684 | 1:12 PM Rome Termini | 9h43 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 4h20 | 6:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9940 | 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h24 | 6:34 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
9940 | 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h35 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4134 · Regionale 2296 | 2:12 PM Rome Termini | 9h10 | 11:22 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 2:40 PM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 7:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8944 | 3:15 PM Rome Termini | 4h15 | 7:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 592 · Intercity 596 | 3:30 PM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 11:17 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 3:40 PM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9948 | 4:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h20 | 8:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9948 | 4:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h10 | 8:20 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 4:40 PM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9958 | 5:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h09 | 9:19 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
9958 | 5:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h20 | 9:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 5:45 PM Rome Termini | 4h20 | 10:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 6:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h20 | 10:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 6:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h09 | 10:19 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 6:40 PM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 11:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 · FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 7:00 PM Rome Termini | 4h45 | 11:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8158 | 7:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9330 | 7:20 PM Rome Termini | 5h20 | 12:40 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 89816 | 7:40 PM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 12:05 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9672 | 8:25 PM Rome Termini | 3h45 | 12:10 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12554+ InterCityNotte 798 | 11:27 PM Rome Termini | 7h28 | 6:55 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Rome Termini to Milan run on average 92 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 84 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average train duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 92 |
Direct trains 84 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 9:27 PM |
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Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
This contemporary art museum near Porta Romana presents rotating exhibitions in a striking former industrial distillery complex.
Italy’s leading science museum is set in a former monastery and features Leonardo galleries, trains, aircraft, and a submarine.
Milan’s central square frames the cathedral and major civic buildings, making it the city’s essential meeting point and photo stop.
This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
Saffron risotto cooked with butter, stock and cheese. It is Milan's signature dish, linked to the city's love of rich northern Italian rice cookery.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until golden. A classic Milanese main, prized for its simple preparation and long-standing local tradition.
Slow-braised veal shanks with vegetables, wine and broth, often finished with gremolata. A hearty Lombard specialty commonly paired with risotto.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enrico Bartolini in MUDEC. Expect refined Italian tasting menus in a polished contemporary setting.
Historic Milanese restaurant near the Duomo, famous for risotto and cotoletta. Traditional, elegant rooms and a strong local culinary identity.
Long-running local favorite for classic Milanese cuisine, especially risotto and ossobuco. Warm, old-school atmosphere in the Brera area.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Milan Centrale -> Piazza del Duomo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Termini to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome Termini to Milan trains use the Roma Termini to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Rogoredo. Use this guide to compare Rome Termini and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
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.
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