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Milan by rail: the back story
The back story
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Image courtesy of © Leonhard Lenz · CC0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Milan by rail: the back story
Milano Centrale is the hub of northern Italy’s railways: Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa and Italo trains run west to Turin, east to Venice and south to Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. The Malpensa Express links the airport with Cadorna, Centrale and Porta Garibaldi, and Trenord’s regional trains reach Como, Bergamo, Pavia and Lake Maggiore.
High-speed
Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) and Italo trains leave Milano Centrale, and some Porta Garibaldi and Rogoredo, for Turin, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples.
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Image courtesy of © Leonhard Lenz · CC0 via Wikimedia CommonsThe airports
The Malpensa Express runs between Malpensa Airport and Cadorna, Centrale and Porta Garibaldi (malpensaexpress.it). Linate is about 12 minutes from the centre on Metro M4.
Book high-speed trains on trenitalia.com or italotreno.com.
The lakes by train
Trenord runs regional trains to Como, Varenna on Lake Como, Bergamo, Pavia and Stresa on Lake Maggiore; check the timetable on trenord.it.
Our advice: validate regional tickets before you board, and check the timetable on the day.
Why it's on our list
- High-speed
- The airports
- The lakes by train
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Milan by rail: the back story before you go.