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Milan to Venice by train
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Cheapest Price US$16.00
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30 days in advance US$25.80
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7 days in advance US$27.50
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First train06:15
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Last train20:45
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr
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Distance243 kilometres
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Trains per day36
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Avg. journey time2hr 23m
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Train operators
Milan to Venice train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Milan to Venice by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Milan to Venice take around 2 hours, covering a distance of approximately 243 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Milan is scheduled to depart at around 06:15. The last departure is usually at around 20:45. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 36 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 20 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$12.20.
We think any time is a great time to visit Venice, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Venice.
Venice access fee
Note that on selected dates between 3 April and 26 July 2026, visitors to Venice’s historic centre must pay an entry fee set by the Municipality of Venice. If your journey includes Venezia S. Lucia, please check whether the fee applies to your travel date and whether you qualify for an exemption. Learn more here.
Is there a direct train from Milan to Venice?
Yes, there is a direct train from Milan to Venice.
How long does it take to travel from Milan to Venice?
The Milan to Venice train travel takes about 2 hours, no matter when you leave.
What are the Milan to Venice train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Venice leaving Milan at around 06:15 and the last train leaving at around 20:45. This is the same at the weekend.
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Frecciarossa or Italo
This route follows mainly traditional rather than high-speed lines, but these legacy rail routes have been much improved over the last three years, bringing the journey time for the very fastest trains between the two cities down to just two hours. In 2016, Trenitalia introduced its posh Frecciarossa trains onto this important business route (ousting the older and less comfortable Frecciabianca trains). In 2018, private operator NTV Italo brings a whiff of competition to the Milan to Venice run, with several trains each day offering a similar travel time to Trenitalia. Italo's arrival on the route has led to some price competition, with some heavily discounted fares for travel in premium classes.
On the way, you'll pass through Brescia, Verona, Vicenza and Padua. The landscape on this route is pancake-flat, but there are some moments of quiet drama: a glimpse of Lake Garda just prior to Verona and the impressive approach into the final terminus at Venice Santa Lucia.
Milan to Venice
Trenitalia and NTV Italo both operate the route from Milan to Venice. Trains to Venice all depart from Milan Centrale station. In Venice all trains stop at Mestre, with most of them then continuing over the bridge to Venezia Santa Lucia. The latter is much more convenient for the heart of the Old Town so book on a train that runs through to Santa Lucia if possible. Most trains on this route stop five or six times between Milan and Venice. Sit on the left side of the train for the best views.