- 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
€35
Average price
€58
Fastest journey
4 h 33 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Milan will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
Of the 27 trains that leave Trieste for Milan on Fri, Aug 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 21 the direct trains cover the 358 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 33 m .
On Fri, Aug 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 49 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 3442 · Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2642
Regionale Veloce 3564 · Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2648
Regionale Veloce 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2626
Regionale Veloce 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2644
Regionale Veloce 3432 · Regionale Veloce 3452 · Regionale TRENORD 2624
FRECCIAROSSA 9712
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 · FRECCIAROSSA 9718
FRECCIAROSSA 9726
Intercity 594+
FRECCIAROSSA 9744
FRECCIAROSSA 9718Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €131.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€37 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €271 Average price | €107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Milan:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Milan costing on average €37.
A bus is €248 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Milan costing on average €271.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Train takes on average 5h 53m.
Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €70. The journey takes 5h 53m versus 4h 23m 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 Frecciarossa.
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 Trieste to Milan trains for tomorrow, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552+ FRECCIAROSSA 9706 | 3:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h17 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3432 · Regionale Veloce 3452 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 5:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h19 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712 | 5:22 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h33 | 9:55 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 6:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h19 | 12:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718 | 6:26 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h49 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 · FRECCIAROSSA 9718 | 6:38 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h37 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3558 · Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 | 7:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h19 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ FRECCIAROSSA 9411 · FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 7:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h24 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 | 7:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 7h24 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 584+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 7:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h44 | 1:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8902 · 9924 | 8:02 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h28 | 2:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ FRECCIAROSSA 9724 | 8:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h59 | 1:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 9:06 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h39 | 1:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ FRECCIAROSSA 9728 | 9:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h59 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3414 · Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 9:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h19 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ FRECCIAROSSA 9740 | 12:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 4h59 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3440 · Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 | 12:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h19 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3560 · Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 1:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h19 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 1:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 4h48 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3442+ FRECCIAROSSA 9748 | 2:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 4h59 | 7:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 2:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h19 | 8:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3406+ FRECCIAROSSA 9752 | 3:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 4h59 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 3:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h19 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3426 · Regionale 3524 · Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 4:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h19 | 10:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758 | 4:22 PM Trieste Centrale | 4h53 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3564+ FRECCIAROSSA 9762 | 5:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 4h59 | 10:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3564 · Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 5:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h19 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Trieste to Milan run on average 27 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 222 miles (358 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 222 miles (358 km) |
Average train duration 5h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste 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 Trieste to Milan trains use the Trieste Centrale to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Porta Garibaldi. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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 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.
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.
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