When heading to beautiful Verona from Milan by train, there is a choice between:
1: the Regional trains, they're more frequent and generally cheaper (they will be when booking last minute at the station)
However, they're also the slowest option and seats can't be reserved - though modern, smart double-decked trains are now used on most departures.
2: the express trains, which are faster and seats assigned when booking, but the speed comes at a price because they tend to be more expensive.
Fastest of all are the Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia and the rival Italo trains, as they whizz down the high speed line between Milano and Brescia.
Final Destination: Venezia S.L. or Trieste or Udine
Most trains also call at: Desenzano and/or Peschiera
In addition to these Frecce trains which depart from Milano Centrale, there are other Frecce trains which typically depart from Milano Porta Garibaldi station daily at 09:10; 16:10; 18:10 and 19:40.
There are also 2 x EC trains per day from Milano Centrale to Verona that are usually scheduled to depart daily from Milano Centrale at 10:05 and 12:05.
They're around 10 mins slower than these Frecce trains because they don't use the high-speed line between Milano and Brescia.
Frecce trains from Milano Centrale:
Monday to Friday 15 x trains per day
Saturday 11 x trains
Sunday 15 x trains
EC trains:
2 x trains per day
Frecce trains from Milano Porta Garibaldi:
4 x trains per day
*Save by booking in advance: Yes, for more details on how to obtain the cheapest prices for Frecce trains see the guide to Italian rail tickets.
Online bookings usually open: up to 6 months ahead of the travel date; though the booking period will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sunday in December.
The train service between Milano Centrale and Verona is provided by:
(1) these Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia and the EC trains, which have travelled from Switzerland
(2) alternative Italo trains
Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.
Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed on sale up to 6 months in advance, but the Italo train tickets are typically made available around 3 to 4 months ahead.
Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for the Trenitalia trains.
So, if you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking, the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on with Trainline or Omio, though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.
Rail Pass Users:
You can avoid the rail pass reservation fees charged on these trains by taking the alternative non high-speed trains.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
---|---|---|
Italia Rail | from €14.90 | |
Trenitalia | from €14.90 | |
Trainline | from €14.90 | |
Save A Train | from €14.90 | |
Omio | from €14.90 |
The only section of this route that uses a high speed line, is the part of the journey between Milano and Brescia - so the train only travels at more than 250 km/h for around 20 minutes.
If you're on the left of the train (when facing the direction of travel) keep a look out before Desenzano for a fleeting, but incredible view of Lake Garda.
Final Destination: Venezia S.L.
All trains also call at: Desenzano and/or *Peschiera
6 x trains per day
Book early and save: Yes
**Online bookings open: around 3 months ahead of the travel date
The express train service between Milano and Verona is provided by:
(1) these Italo trains
(2) alternative Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia
Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed on sale around 6 months in advance, but the Italo train tickets are made available around 3 to 4 months ahead.
Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for the Trenitalia trains.
If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking, the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on with Trainline or Omio, though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.
Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.
Eurail and InterRail passes can't be used on Italo trains.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
---|---|---|
Italo | from €9.90 | |
Trainline | from €9.90 | |
Happy rail | from €9.90 | |
Omio | from €9.90 |
Final Destination: Verona P.N.
All trains also call at: Desenzano-Simione; Peschiera-del-Garda
This journey by these Regionale trains is slower than the alternative Frecce and Italo trains, but this is the cheapest option, when taking a train from Milan to Verona.
15 x trains per day
There is usually 1 x train per hour but there is a daily gap between 11:35 and 13:45.
Book early and save: No (not on these trains)
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the station immediately before departure.
(The train service is operated by Trenord and not Trenitalia)
These Regionale Veloce trains are always cheaper than the faster Frecce and Italo trains, you can save a minimum of €5.
They'll be more than €10 cheaper, if you'll be booking at the station just before your journey.
Rail Pass Users should take these trains and avoid the rail pass reservation fees on the Frecce trains.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
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Trenitalia | * |
These Italo trains take the same route as the Frecce trains
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