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How to travel by train from Turin to Milan on the high speed Frecce services operated by Trenitalia
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From Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
Journey Summary
50 min (approx)
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 4 months ahead of the travel date (usually)
THE TRAIN SERVICE:
Trenitalia’s Frecce trains compete with Italo trains on the HIGH SPEED route between Torino and Milano
So the high speed (AV) train service between Torino/Turin and Milano comprises:
(1) THESE Frecce trains
(2) Other Italo trains
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FINDING A TICKET:
If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking, the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on Trainline or Omio; though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.
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If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking - the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on Trainline or Omio and you can avoid paying a booking fee.
There's also a guide to booking with an independent ticket agent.
Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.
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If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Italy, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to Italian train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | from €14.90 | |
| ItaliaRail | from €15 | |
| Trainline | from €14.90 | |
| Omio | from €15 | |
| SaveATrain | from €14.90 |
On this journey
Travelling On
Journey Features
Good to Know
Final Destination: Roma or Napoli or Salerrno
These are the Frecce trains from Torino to Milano Centrale station.
Up to eight Frecce trains per day from Torino call at Milano Porta Garibaldi station instead of at Milano Centrale.
Those trains to Porta Garibaldi station can plug two gaps between the departures of these trains to Milano Centrale.
If your final destination can be easily accessed by Line M2 or Line M5 of the Milano Metro you can connect into these lines at Porta Garibaldi station.
Connections are also available into trains to Malpensa Airport at Milano Porta Garibaldi.
Though Metro Line M2 and the Malpensa Airport trains are also available at Milano Centrale and connection to Metro Line M3 is also available at Centrale station.
Also the final Frecce train of the day departs Torino Porta Nuova at 18:50 and from Torino Porta Susa at 19:00.
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There are also Italo trains between Torino and Milano Centrale which take the same high speed route, so they match the journey times of Trenitalia's Frecce trains.
They can also be cheaper - the departure times and prices of the two services can be compared on the Omio and Trainline booking websites, see the 'Ticket Information' below.
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If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
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Departing from Torino/Turin:
These trains to Milano on this high speed route commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
As all seats are reserved, including yours, you won't have to worry about no spare seats being available if you board at Torino Porta Susa.
The city centre Metro stations are Re:Umberto and Vinzaglio.
Though if you will be travelling with luggage, it can be a better idea to board these trains at Porta Nuova, you'll increase your chances of being able to find an optimum space in which to store your bags.
Though whether you travel from Porta Susa or Porta Nuova stations makes no difference to the ticket price.
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Taking the Regionale Veloce trains:
If you will be booking tickets last minute at the station, or will be travelling with a rail pass, you can save money if you take the (much) slower Regionale Veloce (RV) trains from Torino to Milano.
Final Destination: Roma or Napoli or Salerrno
These are the Frecce trains from Torino to Milano Centrale station.
Up to eight Frecce trains per day from Torino call at Milano Porta Garibaldi station instead of at Milano Centrale.
Those trains to Porta Garibaldi station can plug two gaps between the departures of these trains to Milano Centrale.
If your final destination can be easily accessed by Line M2 or Line M5 of the Milano Metro you can connect into these lines at Porta Garibaldi station.
Connections are also available into trains to Malpensa Airport at Milano Porta Garibaldi.
Though Metro Line M2 and the Malpensa Airport trains are also available at Milano Centrale and connection to Metro Line M3 is also available at Centrale station.
Also the final Frecce train of the day departs Torino Porta Nuova at 18:50 and from Torino Porta Susa at 19:00.
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There are also Italo trains between Torino and Milano Centrale which take the same high speed route, so they match the journey times of Trenitalia's Frecce trains.
They can also be cheaper - the departure times and prices of the two services can be compared on the Omio and Trainline booking websites, see the 'Ticket Information' below.
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If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
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Departing from Torino/Turin:
These trains to Milano on this high speed route commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
As all seats are reserved, including yours, you won't have to worry about no spare seats being available if you board at Torino Porta Susa.
The city centre Metro stations are Re:Umberto and Vinzaglio.
Though if you will be travelling with luggage, it can be a better idea to board these trains at Porta Nuova, you'll increase your chances of being able to find an optimum space in which to store your bags.
Though whether you travel from Porta Susa or Porta Nuova stations makes no difference to the ticket price.
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Taking the Regionale Veloce trains:
If you will be booking tickets last minute at the station, or will be travelling with a rail pass, you can save money if you take the (much) slower Regionale Veloce (RV) trains from Torino to Milano.
From Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
Journey Summary
50 min (approx)
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 5 months ahead of the travel date (usually)
THE TRAIN SERVICE:
Trenitalia’s Frecce trains compete with these Italo trains on the high speed route between Torino and Milano
So the high speed (AV) train service between Torino/Turin and Milano comprises:
(1) other Frecce trains
(2) THESE Italo trains
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FINDING A TICKET:
Tickets for those Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed on sale around 4 months in advance, but the Italo train tickets are made available around 5 months ahead (usually).
Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for the Trenitalia trains.
If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking, the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on Trainline or Omio; though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.
There's also a guide to booking with an independent ticket agent.
Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.
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If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Italy, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to Italian train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Italo | from €9.90 | |
| Omio | from €9.90 (in £s) | |
| Trainline | from €9.90 | |
| Happyrail | from €9.90 | |
| Happyrail | from €9.90 |
On this journey
Travelling On
Journey Features
Good to Know
There are also also Frecce trains between the two main stations in Torino and Milano Centrale station, which take the same high speed route, so they match the journey times of these Italo trains.
Those Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia and these Italo trains also now depart at similar frequencies, but these Italo trains tend to be cheaper.
The departure times and prices of both services can be compared on the Omio and Trainline booking websites, see the 'Ticket Information' below
These Italo trains from Torino to Milano do NOT call at Milano Porta Garibaldi station - though some of those Frecce trains from Torino do call there.
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If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
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Final Destination: Roma or Napoli or Salerrno
Departing from Torino/Turin:
These trains to Milano on this high speed route commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
As all seats are reserved, including yours, you won't have to worry about no spare seats being available if you board at Torino Porta Susa.
The city centre Metro stations are Re:Umberto and Vinzaglio.
Though if you will be travelling with luggage, it can be a better idea to board these trains at Porta Nuova, you'll increase your chances of being able to find an optimum space in which to store your bags.
Though whether you travel from Porta Susa or Porta Nuova stations makes no difference to the ticket price.
There are also also Frecce trains between the two main stations in Torino and Milano Centrale station, which take the same high speed route, so they match the journey times of these Italo trains.
Those Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia and these Italo trains also now depart at similar frequencies, but these Italo trains tend to be cheaper.
The departure times and prices of both services can be compared on the Omio and Trainline booking websites, see the 'Ticket Information' below
These Italo trains from Torino to Milano do NOT call at Milano Porta Garibaldi station - though some of those Frecce trains from Torino do call there.
---------------------------------------------------------
If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
---------------------------------------------------------
Final Destination: Roma or Napoli or Salerrno
Departing from Torino/Turin:
These trains to Milano on this high speed route commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
As all seats are reserved, including yours, you won't have to worry about no spare seats being available if you board at Torino Porta Susa.
The city centre Metro stations are Re:Umberto and Vinzaglio.
Though if you will be travelling with luggage, it can be a better idea to board these trains at Porta Nuova, you'll increase your chances of being able to find an optimum space in which to store your bags.
Though whether you travel from Porta Susa or Porta Nuova stations makes no difference to the ticket price.
From Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
Journey Summary
1hr 52 min
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: No (on these trains)
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the station immediately before departure.
These Regionale Veloce (RGV) trains are cheaper than the Frecce or Italo trains.
If you'll be booking on the the day of travel, you can usually save around €10 by taking these trains.
Rail pass users should target these trains - you can avoid the rail reservation fees that are charged on the Frecce trains.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Italy, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to Italian train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | * |
On this journey
Travelling On
Journey Features
Good to Know
*There is a two hour gap in the departures of these trains from Torino Porta Susa between 09:05 and 11:05 (from Porta Nuova station between 08:54 and 10:54.
Take these Regionale Veloce trains from Torino to Milano and you'll have a much slower journey, because unlike the Frecce and Italo trains between these cities, they don't take the high speed line.
If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
Final Destination: Milano Centrale
These trains also call at: Novara
The trains on this route commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
As all seats are reserved, including yours, you won't have to worry about no spare seats being available if you board at Torino Porta Susa.
The city centre Metro stations are Re:Umberto and Vinzaglio.
Though if you will be travelling with luggage, it can be a better idea to board these trains at Porta Nuova, you'll increase your chances of being able to find an optimum space in which to store your bags.
*There is a two hour gap in the departures of these trains from Torino Porta Susa between 09:05 and 11:05 (from Porta Nuova station between 08:54 and 10:54.
Take these Regionale Veloce trains from Torino to Milano and you'll have a much slower journey, because unlike the Frecce and Italo trains between these cities, they don't take the high speed line.
If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
Final Destination: Milano Centrale
These trains also call at: Novara
The trains on this route commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
As all seats are reserved, including yours, you won't have to worry about no spare seats being available if you board at Torino Porta Susa.
The city centre Metro stations are Re:Umberto and Vinzaglio.
Though if you will be travelling with luggage, it can be a better idea to board these trains at Porta Nuova, you'll increase your chances of being able to find an optimum space in which to store your bags.
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