The main departure hall at Milan's main station that sits behind the concourse

How to take a rail journey from Venice/Venezia to Milan/Milano

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Venezia / Venice / Venedig to Milano / Milan / Mailand by train

Now that the first stage of the Venezia to Milano high speed line has opened west of Brescia, the rail service between Venice/Venezia and Milan/Milano is provided by

  1. high speed 'Frecce' trains operated by the national rail company, Trenitalia
  2. high speed Italo trains
  3. EuroCity (EC) trains which be travelling on to Switzerland (these trains don't use the high speed line).

Routes you can take to go from Venezia / Venice / Venedig to Milano / Milan / Mailand

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:

Route Information

Option 1: taking the Frecce and EC trains
Travel Time (approx)

2hr 25min (Frecce trains); 2hr 37min (EC trains)

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

Frecce trains:
Mon-Fri 13 x trains per day
Saturday: 11x trains
Sunday: 12 x trains

EC trains:
2 x trains per day


Is the journey from Venice to Milan direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.


Is the journey scenic?
Not particularly, though the best of the views are on the left - when the train crosses the lagoon directly after departing Santa Lucia station, the cityscape of Verona and the view over Lake Garda at Desenzano.


What other tourist locations are along the route from Venice to Milan?
These trains also call at Padua and Vicenza and Verona and Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano del Garda and Brescia.


When is the usual approximate earliest arrival in Milan from Venice on this journey option?
Before 08:15 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable


How easy is it to travel on from the station in Milan?
Milano Centrale is served by two Metro lines, the M2 and the M3.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay by Milano Centrale.


When is the usual approximate latest departure from Venezia S. Lucia to Florence on this journey option


How easy is it to get to the station in Venice?
Santa Lucia station has a fantastic location on the Grand Canal and multiple boat bus routes arrive at the piers directly in front of the station - see the Station Guide for more information and easy access to booking accommodation in its neighbourhood..


Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Venice to Milan trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in Italy, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking.


How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Venice to Milan trains?
It can be 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; and when looking up summer travel in March to May.


What are the child ticket terms for these Venice to Milan trains?
Children aged 4 -14 receive a 50% discount, though these 50% child rates are calculated against the full 'Base' ticket price.
But adult 'Super Economy' tickets can be discounted by more than 50%; so if these tickets are still available for your journey, it can be worth paying the adult rate for a child aged 4 - 14.


Does the ticket for these Venice to Milan trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.


Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Venice to Milan trains?
Yes - See the rail pass guide for Italy for info on the multiple booking options.


Is catering available on the Venice to Milan trains on this journey option?
Yes, there is a bar/bistro car.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.


What else is good to know about Italian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Italy.

Route Information

Option 2: taking the Italo trains
Travel Time (approx)

2hr 25min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

6 x trains per day


Is the journey from Venice to Milan direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.


Is the journey scenic?
Not particularly, though the best of the views are on the left - when the train crosses the lagoon directly after departing Santa Lucia station, the cityscape of Verona and the view over Lake Garda at Desenzano.


What other tourist locations are along the route from Venice to Milan?
These trains also call at Padua and Vicenza and Verona and Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano del Garda and Brescia.


When is the usual approximate earliest arrival in Milan from Venice on this journey option?
Before 08:30 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable


How easy is it to travel on from the station in Milan?
Milano Centrale is served by two Metro lines, the M2 and the M3.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay by Milano Centrale.


When is the usual approximate latest departure from Venezia S. Lucia to Florence on this journey option


How easy is it to get to the station in Venice?
Santa Lucia station has a fantastic location on the Grand Canal and multiple boat bus routes arrive at the piers directly in front of the station - see the Station Guide for more information and easy access to booking accommodation in its neighbourhood..


Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Venice to Milan trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in Italy, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking.


How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Venice to Milan trains?
It can be up to 4 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; and when looking up summer travel in March to May.


What are the child ticket terms for these Venice to Milan trains?
Children aged 3 and under travel free of charge, but they cannot occupy their own seats.
Children aged 4 to 13 also travel for free, if they are accompanied by at least one adult on the 'Family Offer'.
Though otherwise there is no discount on tickets for children aged 4 to 13.


Does the ticket for these Venice to Milan trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.


Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Venice to Milan trains?
Rail passes are not valid on these trains.


Is catering available on the Venice to Milan trains on this journey option?
There is no bistro/bar car, snacks and drinks can be purchased from vending machines.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.


What else is good to know about Italian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Italy.

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