- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
4 h 9 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste 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 Trieste to Milan Centrale will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 29 trains that leave Trieste for Milan Centrale on Mon, Jun 01, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 357 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 9 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642
Regionale 3446 · Regionale Veloce 3574 · Regionale TRENORD 2648
Regionale 3564 · Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2646
Regionale 3442 · Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640
Regionale Veloce 3558 · Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626
FRECCIAROSSA 9726
FRECCIAROSSA 9718
FRECCIAROSSA 9758
FRECCIAROSSA 9712 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713
Intercity 584+
FRECCIAROSSA 9732Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $163.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $312 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Milan Centrale:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Milan Centrale costing on average $45 (€36).
A bus is $287 (€231) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Milan Centrale costing on average $312 (€251).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
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 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 Centrale trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17278 · Regionale 94343+ FRECCIAROSSA 9700 | 10:17 PM Trieste Centrale | 9h55 | 8:12 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
Regionale 3552+ FRECCIAROSSA 9706 | 4:23 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h52 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3552 · Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 | 4:23 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h12 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3432+ FRECCIAROSSA 9708 | 5:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h32 | 9:45 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713 | 5:57 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h18 | 10:15 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 6:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h22 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718 | 7:04 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h11 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3558 · Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 7:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h22 | 12:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ FRECCIAROSSA 9411 · FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 7:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h17 | 12:30 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8902 · 9978 | 7:59 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h16 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8902 · 9924 | 7:59 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h21 | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ FRECCIAROSSA 9724 | 8:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h02 | 1:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3460 · Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 | 8:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h22 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3414 · Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 9:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h22 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 9:36 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h09 | 1:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 | 10:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h51 | 4:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ FRECCIAROSSA 9732 | 10:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 4h31 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3882+ FRECCIAROSSA 9736 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h17 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3440+ FRECCIAROSSA 9740 | 12:13 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h02 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3440 · Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 | 12:13 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h22 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3560 · Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 | 1:13 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h22 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3442 · Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 2:13 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h22 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 3:13 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h22 | 8:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3406+ FRECCIAROSSA 9752 | 3:13 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h02 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3426 · Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 4:13 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h22 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3426+ FRECCIAROSSA 9754 | 4:13 PM Trieste Centrale | 4h32 | 8:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758 | 4:59 PM Trieste Centrale | 4h16 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3564+ FRECCIAROSSA 9762 | 5:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h10 | 10:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3564 · Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 5:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h30 | 10:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3446 · Regionale Veloce 3574 · Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 6:13 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h22 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Trieste to Milan Centrale run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 17:16. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (357 km) distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 5:07 AM |
Last train 5:16 PM |
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One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
The museum site hosting Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie, one of Milan’s most sought-after cultural visits.
A leading museum of 20th-century Italian art overlooking Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist and modern collections.
Milan’s main square and the city’s symbolic heart, ideal for first-time visitors, landmark views, and people-watching.
A charming historic neighborhood of narrow streets, elegant buildings, galleries, and boutiques, popular for strolling and atmosphere.
Milan’s canal-side area known for scenic walks, bridges, and lively urban character, especially photogenic in the evening.
Creamy saffron risotto, the signature dish of Milan, prized for its rich flavor and golden color.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter, a classic Milanese main course with a crisp exterior and tender meat.
Braised veal shanks, often served with risotto, loved in Milan for its deep, slow-cooked flavor.
Elegant fine-dining venue at Excelsior Hotel Gallia near Milano Centrale, known for upscale Italian cuisine.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant celebrated for creative vegetarian cuisine and a distinctive fine-dining experience.
Well-known modern Milanese restaurant serving refined Lombard classics in a stylish, contemporary setting.
Generally pricier than many Italian cities, especially near the station. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto charge. Tipping is not mandatory, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste to Milan Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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