Trains from Venice to Milan

Trains in Italy are an effective way to travel between cities, with Trenitalia offering both domestic and international routes. Trains traveling from Venice to Milan are operated by Trenitalia, with approximately 27 trains making the journey every day. The vast majority of Venice to Milan trains are direct. Occasional journeys may require a transfer in Bologna or Verona. Trains take between 2 to 7 hours to arrive in Milan, depending on if the train selected is high-speed and if a transfer is required. The first train of the day departs Venice at 5:40 a.m. while the last leaves at 12:08 a.m. All Venice to Milan trains depart from either Venezia Santa Lucia or Venezia Mestre train station and arrive at either Milano Porta Garibaldi or Milano Centrale train station.

Taking the Train from Venice

The closest train station to Venice's historic center is Venezia Santa Lucia, which is situated on the Grand Canal and can be reached in only a few minutes on foot or by waterbus. Depending upon their location, travelers may also opt to catch trains from Venice to Milan from the city’s other main railway station Venezia Mestre, which is located on the mainland. Many trains from Venezia Santa Lucia pass through Venezia Mestre on their way to other Italian cities, but public buses also run between the two stations on a regular basis, taking only 10 to 12 minutes journey time.

Getting into Milan by Train

Milano Centrale is Milan’s main train station and it is located to the north-east of the city center on Piazza Duca d'Aosta. Upon arrival, visitors can get around the city using a variety of transport options. The station is well connected to the city center by underground railway, tram lines, and bus services. A taxi rank is also located outside the station. The three Metro lines cover most of the city and connect to other major railway stations in Milan, such as Cadorna, and major tourist sites, such as the Duomo in the center of the city.