Rome to Milan Trains from €36.90

Departure station: Departing from Rome Tiburtina or Rome Termini

When you’re travelling from Rome to Milan by rail, you will depart from one of two stations, Rome Tiburtina or Rome Termini. 

As the capital's main railway station, Rome Termini is the most convenient starting point for most visitors. It’s located in the centre of the city and connected to both Metro Line A and Line B, making it easy to reach from popular areas such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. The station is large, but relatively easy to navigate, with clear departure boards, plenty of cafés, restaurants and shops for you to enjoy whilst you wait. If you have time before your Italy Rome to Milan train, there's also a Deposito Bagagli, which you’ll know as a left-luggage office, where you can store bags whilst you explore the city.

Some Rome to Milan train services depart from Roma Tiburtina, which is a modern station northeast of the city centre. Rome Tiburtina is well connected by metro and regional rail services, and it has a lot of the same facilities as Rome Termini. But if you're staying in central Rome, Rome Termini is usually the more convenient departure point.

Before you head to your Rome to Milan train station, double-check the station shown on your ticket, as Termini and Tiburtina are located in different parts of the city, and tickets are not interchangeable. 

Arrival station: Arriving at Milan Centrale or Milan Rogoredo

There are two stations that you could arrive at in Milan: Milan Centrale or Milan Rogoredo. Both stations have everything you would expect from a busy Italian train station, including restaurants, shops and waiting areas.

Milano Centrale is one of Italy's busiest railway stations and the main entrance point into the city for visitors. From Milan Centrale, you can quickly reach Milan’s most popular areas using the metro. The Duomo, Brera and Porta Nuova are all just a few stops away, and official taxi ranks are located directly outside the station, if you prefer to avoid public transport.

Some high-speed trains arrive at Milan Rogoredo, which is located south of the city centre. Milan Rogoredo is also connected to Milan's metro and offers straightforward onward travel to the rest of the city, including taxis. However, most tourists find Milan Centrale to be more convenient for hotels, attractions and onward rail connections.

If you're booking Rome to Milan train tickets, it's worth checking your arrival station before travelling, especially if you're heading straight to accommodation or have plans elsewhere in the city.

When you’re buying train tickets from Rome to Milan, you will have two main options: Rome to Milan Italo, or Rome to Milan Trenitalia, which uses the speedy Frecciarossa trains. Both operators offer fast and direct journeys, connecting the two cities in around three hours.

Frecciarossa high-speed trains

• Avg. duration: From 3 hours and 5 minutes

• Departure station: Rome Tiburtina or Rome Termini

• Best for: Frequent departures throughout the day, flexible ticket options and easy connections across Italy. 

• Onboard perks: Spacious luggage storage, comfortable seating, WiFi, power sockets and refreshments in some classes.

• Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa services are part of an extensive rail network, making onward travel from Milan easy. There’s also a wide range of departure times from both Rome Termini and Rome Tiburtina, so it’s easy to find a service that works with your plans timewise.

Italo high-speed trains

• Avg. duration: From 2 hours and 54 minutes

• Departure station: Rome Tiburtina or Rome Termini

• Best for: Modern interiors, comfortable seating, affordable tickets and a reliable service.

• Onboard perks: No shortage of luggage space, comfortable and quiet carriages, WiFi and upgraded carriage classes on some services.

• Travelling from Rome to Milan with Italo often means cheaper train tickets, especially if you book early. There are also a lot of departures to choose from, with services regularly heading to both stations in Rome.

Before you rush into booking a Rome to Milan Italo or Rome to Milan Trenitalia train, take a moment to do a little bit of planning. By doing so, you could save money and make your journey even smoother.

• Book in advance: If you can, book your Rome to Milan train in advance. As one of Italy’s busiest high-speed routes, cheaper tickets get snapped up quickly. Advance fares are often cheaper than tickets bought close to departure, so the earlier you book, the happier your budget will be.

• Train vs. flying: Though you can fly from Rome to Milan, for many travellers, the train is the more convenient option. It’s a simple way to get from the centre of one city to another, without having to worry about airport transfers, checking in luggage and waiting around.

• Check live updates: Platform changes and minor delays occasionally happen at busy stations, so check live updates in the lead-up to your departure. When you book through TrainPal, you can track your train in real time and keep all your ticket information in one place.

• Make the most of the journey: Rome to Milan train travel time is around 3 hours, and that gives you a lot of time to soak up the views. The route travels north through Lazio, Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna before reaching Lombardy. Grab a window seat to get some of the best views on Italy's high-speed network.

• Booking with TrainPal: TrainPal makes it easy to compare Rome to Milan train tickets across Trenitalia and Italo, helping you find the best combination of price and departure time.

With digital tickets and real-time journey updates, TrainPal is a simple way to keep your trip organised from Rome to Milan.