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Torino / Turin to Milano / Milan / Mailand by train
How to travel by train from Turin / Torino to Milano
Frecciarossa and Frecciarossa 1000 trains operated by Trenitalia share the high-speed line between Torino/Turin and Milano, with Italo trains.
They have similar speeds, so the differences between them are to do with the on-board experiences, check out the 'Trains' guides below. and the fact that tickets for the Italo trains and Frecce trains can be purchased from different online booking agents - it's a route on which you can save by booking in advance.
In addition to those trains which rush down the high speed line, there area also Regionale (RV) trains which still travel along the older 'classic' route
So they're much slower, but if you want to save when booking tickets, particularly at the last minute, they'll be much cheaper
Eurail and InterRail pass users can also use them to avoid the rail pass reservation fees payable on the 'Frecce' trains.
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Option 1: taking the high speed Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia
Journey Summary
50 min (approx)
Daily
Travel Information
Final Destination: Roma, Napoli, Salerno or Reggio di Calabria
These trains to Milano on this high speed route commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
As all seats are reserved, including yours, you won't have to worry about no spare seats being available if you board at Torino Porta Susa.
The city centre Metro stations are Re:Umberto and Vinzaglio.
Though if you will be travelling with luggage, it can be a better idea to board these trains at Porta Nuova, you'll increase your chances of being able to find an optimum space in which to store your bags.
Though whether you travel from Porta Susa or Porta Nuova stations makes no difference to the ticket price.
Monday to Friday 15 x trains per day
Saturday and Sunday 12 x trains per day
Tickets
*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 faster (AV) train services between and Milano and Bologna is provided by
(1) these Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia and
(2) alternative Italo trains
Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed 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.
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.
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 with Trainline or Omio, though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.
Rail Pass Users:
If you will be travelling with a valid Eurail or InterRail pass, you will need to reserve prior to boarding these trains, either at the station (using a Trenitalia ticket machine or ticket desk) OR by booking them online.
How to book the rail pass reservations online is included on our guide to using rail passes in Italy.
Or you can avoid the rail pass reservation fees charged on these trains by taking the alternative Regionale trains.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | from €14.90 | |
| Italia Rail | from €15 | |
| Trainline | from €14.90 | |
| Omio | from €15 | |
| Save A Train | from €14.90 |
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Good to Know
The final Frecce train of the day departs comparatively early from Torino Porta Nuova at 19:00 and from Torino Porta Susa at 19:10.
Arriving at Milano Porta Garibaldi station:
Three Frecce trains per day from Torino call at Milano Porta Garibaldi station instead of at Milano Centrale.
If your final destination can be easily accessed by Line M2 or Line M5 of the Milano Metro you can connect into these lines at Porta Garibaldi station.
Connections are also available into trains to Malpensa Airport at Milano Porta Garibaldi.
Though Metro Line M2 and the Malpensa Airport trains are also available at Milano Centrale and connection to Metro Line M3 is also available at Centrale station.
Option 2: taking the high speed Italo trains
Journey Summary
50 min (approx)
Daily
Travel Information
Final Destination: Roma or Napoli or Salerno
These trains to Milano on this high speed route commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
As all seats are reserved, including yours, you won't have to worry about no spare seats being available if you board at Torino Porta Susa.
Though if you will be travelling with luggage, it can be a better idea to board these trains at Porta Nuova, you'll increase your chances of being able to find an optimum space in which to store your bags.
Monday to Saturday 13 x trains per day
Sunday 11 x trains
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open:: around 3 months ahead of the travel date
The high speed (AV) train service between Torino/Turin and Milano Centrale 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.
However, 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.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Italo | from €9.90 | |
| Omio | from €9.90 (in £s) | |
| Trainline | from €9.90 | |
| Happy rail | from €9.90 |
On this journey
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Journey Features
Good to Know
Those Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia and these Italo trains also now depart at similar frequencies, but these Italo trains tend to be cheaper.
The departure times and prices of both services can be compared on the Omio and Trainline booking websites, see the 'Ticket Information' above
These Italo trains from Torino to Milano do NOT call at Milano Porta Garibaldi station - though some of those Frecce trains from Torino do call there.
Option 3: taking the Regionale Veloce trains
Journey Summary
1hr 52 min
Daily
Travel Information
Final Destination: Milano Centrale
These trains also call at: Novara
The trains on this route commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Nuova in order to take these trains.
As seats can't be reserved on these trains, you'll be more likely to board into your first choice of seat(s) at that station.
16 x trains per day
(Departures are typically hourly, but there are usually no trains between 09:00 and 11:00).
Tickets
Book early and save: No (not on these trains)
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the station immediately before departure.
These Regionale Veloce (RGV) trains are cheaper than the Frecce*trains.
If you'll be booking on the the day of travel, you can usually save around €10 by taking these trains.
Rail pass users should target these trains, you can avoid the rail reservation fees that are charged on the Frecce trains.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | * |
On this journey
Travelling On
Journey Features
Good to Know
The final departure of the day is typically at 20:54 from Porta Nuova and from 21:05 from Porta Susa.
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