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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.










Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2h 27m
Average duration
2h 49m
Trains per day
19
Distance
243 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Santa Lucia to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $140 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice Santa Lucia to Milan:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice Santa Lucia to Milan costing on average $49 (€40).
A train is $113 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice Santa Lucia to Milan costing on average $140 (€116).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Flight takes on average 7h 36m.
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, Italo, Trenitalia EuroCity.
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 Venice Santa Lucia to Milan trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9736 | 1:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8984 | On time 1:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h28 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 | 2:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740 | 2:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8986 | On time 2:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h28 | 5:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 | 3:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 3:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8988 | 3:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h28 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 4:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748 | 4:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 7:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 5:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 8:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9750 | 5:18 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 7:47 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9752 | 5:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 6:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754 | 6:18 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 8:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987+ FRECCIAROSSA 9758 | 6:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h35 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 7:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 10:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9762 | 7:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 10:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3574 · Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 8:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9700 | 5:39 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h33 | 8:12 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8970 | 5:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h28 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 | 6:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702 | 6:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 8:47 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17164 · Regionale TRENORD 2622 | 6:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h01 | 10:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17164 · Regionale TRENORD 2622 | 6:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h55 | 10:35 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9706 | 6:48 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708 | 7:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 9:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16306+ FRECCIAROSSA 9712 | 7:27 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h28 | 9:55 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3965+ FRECCIAROSSA 9713 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h35 | 10:15 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8974 | 7:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h28 | 10:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 8:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716 | 8:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 10:47 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967+ FRECCIAROSSA 9718 | 8:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h35 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 9:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 12:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 · FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h04 | 12:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 | 10:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3971+ Intercity 606 | 10:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h50 | 3:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9724 | 10:48 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 1:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3488+ FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 11:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h35 | 1:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728 | 11:48 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 12:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732 | 12:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h27 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 | 1:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 4:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3492+ FRECCIAROSSA 9729 | 1:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h35 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Milan run on average 39 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average train duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
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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 Venice Santa Lucia 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 Venice Santa Lucia to Milan trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Lambrate. Use this guide to compare Venice Santa Lucia and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia 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: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
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 Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Lambrate 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: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
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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