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Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
6 h 51 m
Average duration
7 h 25 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
828 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scalea to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scalea to Milan will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
Of the 35 trains that leave Scalea for Milan on Wed, Jun 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 828 km distance in an average of 7 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 51 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 7 h 43 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.
Intercity 560+
InterCityNotte 798
InterCityNotte 89512+
Intercity 745
Intercity 552 · Intercity 596
InterCityNotte 1962
8158
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 · FRECCIAROSSA 9628
Intercity 552+
FRECCIAROSSA 9642
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 · FRECCIAROSSA 9636
Regionale 5338+
FRECCIAROSSA 9658
8158Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scalea to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 514 miles (828 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $288 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration 12h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Scalea to Milan:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scalea to Milan costing on average $91 (€74).
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Scalea to Milan costing on average $95 (€77).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 55m.
Bus takes on average 12h 13m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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, Intercity Notte.
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 Scalea to Milan trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8158 | 3:37 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 7h43 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
InterCityNotte 89512+ FRECCIAROSSA 9608+ 9912 | On time 12:39 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 10h41 | 11:20 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 89512+ FRECCIAROSSA 9608+ 9970 | 12:39 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 10h06 | 10:45 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 89512+ FRECCIAROSSA 9608 | 12:39 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 9h21 | 10:00 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 89512+ Intercity 745 | 12:39 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 14h21 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 89512+ FRECCIAROSSA 9608+ 9974 | On time 12:39 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 11h36 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5594+ 8158 | 7:30 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 15h50 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ 9932 | 7:44 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 8h36 | 4:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 · FRECCIAROSSA 9628 | 7:44 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 6h51 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ 9982 | On time 7:44 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 8h31 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 550+ 8158 | 8:50 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 14h30 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ 8158 | 9:00 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 14h20 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ 9950 | 9:00 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 10h15 | 7:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 · FRECCIAROSSA 9636 | 9:00 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 7h30 | 4:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 9:00 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 7h50 | 4:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ 9948 | 9:00 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 11h20 | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5638+ 8158 | 9:47 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 13h33 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 552+ FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ 9950 | 10:31 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 8h44 | 7:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 552+ FRECCIAROSSA 9642 | 10:31 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 7h27 | 5:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 552+ 8158 | 10:31 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 12h49 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 552+ FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ 9948 | 10:31 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 9h49 | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 552 · Intercity 596 | 10:31 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 12h46 | 11:17 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5596+ 8158 | 12:33 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 10h47 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 556+ 8158 | 12:42 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 10h38 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 556+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ 9992 | 12:42 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 8h33 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 556+ FRECCIAROSSA 9652 | 12:42 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 7h48 | 8:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5338+ 8158 | 1:24 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 9h56 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5338+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658+ 9954 | 1:24 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 8h56 | 10:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5338+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 1:24 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 7h36 | 9:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5338+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658+ 7994 | 1:24 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 8h51 | 10:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Scalea to Milan run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 514 miles (828 km) distance in 7h 43m.
Distance 514 miles (828 km) |
Average train duration 9h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 7h 43m |
First train 12:22 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
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