Milan to Venice: Train Time by Frecciarossa, Italo, or Regional

Milan to Venice takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2h30 by direct high-speed train, running frequently on the combined Frecciarossa and Italo services from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia, the station in the historic centre. Advance fares are among the cheapest in Italy, from around EUR 10 to 20 booked early. A slower Regionale Veloce runs the same route in about 3h35 at a flat fare with no booking needed. Most fast trains stop first at Venezia Mestre, so check your ticket reads Santa Lucia for the island. Here is how the times and fares compare.

Adding Florence to the trip? Read our Florence to Venice train guide. Coming up from Rome? Read our Rome to Venice train guide.

Fastest	Frecciarossa or Italo, about 2h15 to 2h30
Frequency	Frequent direct high-speed, plus regional trains
Cheapest	Advance high-speed fares from about EUR 10 to 20
Route	Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia, about 270 km via Verona

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Train	Frecciarossa / Italo Direct and frequent, Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia via Verona and Padua. Book ahead for advance fares from about EUR 10 to 20.	about 2h15 to 2h30	approx €10 to €45	No	Check on 12Go →
Train	Regionale Veloce (Trenitalia) Flat regional fare with no advance booking or reservation, slower but turn-up-and-go, direct to Venezia Santa Lucia.	about 3h35	approx €15 to €25	No	Check on 12Go →

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How long is the train from Milan to Venice?

About 2 hours 15 minutes to 2h30 on the direct Frecciarossa or Italo. Trains run frequently from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia via Verona and Padua.

What is the Milan to Venice train time?

The fast Frecciarossa and Italo trains take about 2h15 to 2h30, while the slower Regionale Veloce covers the same route in around 3h35.

Is there a direct train from Milan to Venice?

Yes. Frecciarossa, Italo and regional trains all run direct with no change, from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia in the historic centre.

How much is the train from Milan to Venice?

Advance high-speed fares start from about EUR 10 to 20 when booked early, among the cheapest fast-train fares in Italy. The Regionale Veloce is a flat fare with no booking needed.

What is the difference between Venezia Mestre and Santa Lucia?

Mestre is on the mainland and Santa Lucia is on the island in the historic centre. Most fast trains stop at Mestre first, then cross to Santa Lucia, so check your ticket reads Santa Lucia if you want the island.

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