Although most Russian-speaking tourists arrive in Italy, bypassing Turin, in recent years, the Turin airport has increasingly accepted flights from the CIS. And since the capital of Piedmont is far from always being the course point for “ours,” BlogoItaliano decided to devote separate material to how to get from Turin to Milan and from Milan to Turin. Due to the short distance from Milan to Turin, there are no flights between them, and therefore we will limit ourselves to “ground-based methods”.
From Turin to Milan by train
Trains from Turin to Milan leave from Porta Nuova Train Station, and from Milano Centrale in the opposite direction. It is noteworthy that the Turin station is considered the third busiest in Italy after Roma Termini and Milano Centrale, serving 192 thousand passengers daily, which is equivalent to 70 million a year. In addition, Porta Nuova serves about 350 trains daily. In Milan, the intensity of the station is even higher.
7 express trains run between Turin and Milan daily
In addition to the usual trains, 7 express trains run between cities daily (in the season their number may increase).Distance from Turin to Milan (125 km) the express travels in about 1 hour, although there are also longer routes.
Buy tickets for train turin-milan (like Milan-Turin) can be directly at the station or in advance - via the Internet. Given the workload of stations, especially in the seasonal months, the second option is preferable. BlogoItaliano recorded a separate video about what an attempt to buy a ticket at the station before the train leaves can turn out. We recommend that you watch it before moving on.
It is important to note that ticket prices from Turin to Milan different operators may vary significantly. The fact is that when buying tickets for fast trains in Italy, a prerequisite is the reservation of seats, which is considered an additional service with a separate cost.
There are operators who, wishing to attract customers by price, do not include the cost of reservation in the ticket price. In this case, a passenger may have a surprise at the station itself in the form of the need to reserve a seat and, as a result, additional costs.
In addition, when purchasing a ticket, both at the station and through the Internet, pay attention to cases when it is necessary to compost it before boarding the train. BlogoItaliano wrote more about this in an article on Italian Railways: train schedules and ticket purchases.
Trains from Turin to Milan depart from Porta Nuova Station
One of the easiest ways to find out train schedule Milan-Turin and purchase an express ticket in advance without messing with reservation and composting - through the specialized Omio.ru service link. Today it is the most optimal solution in Runet.
The main advantage of the service is that it is looking for tickets not only for the main railway operator in Italy, but also for smaller ones. Their prices are usually lower, and therefore often this method helps to save very nice. At the same time, everything was done in Russian, and ticket prices are the same as at the box office at the station.
In addition, at Omio you can also save a lot on your trip. If the cost of tickets is more than 40 Euros, register in the service at this special link before ordering and get a 10 Euro discount on your first purchase. In more detail about how this works, we wrote here.
You can buy Turin-Milan train tickets online
As a rule, for tickets for fast trains that are purchased through Omio, neither reservation of seats (such is ALREADY included in the price) nor compostingnot required. Checking this is quite easy - if you have a departure date, a carriage and a place on your ticket, just print it out and go to the boarding point.
If the car and seat are not specified, then most likely you decided to save and bought a ticket for the Regionale train. More details will be sent to your mail immediately after purchasing the ticket. If in doubt, you can always ask questions to the Russian-speaking customer support service.
Cost of tickets for train Milan-Turin starts from 12-15 Euros (2019), and the entire purchase process rarely takes more than 15 minutes. After making the payment, all the details and the ticket itself come to the specified e-mail in the form of a PDF file.
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From Turin to Milan by bus
In addition to trains, you can get from Turin to Milan by bus. About 10 flights are carried out daily between cities, and the road takes about 2 hours. The starting point for most routes in Turin is Torino Stura Station. In Milan, the main station for Turin is Sesto S.G.
You can clarify the current schedule and cost of tickets, as well as purchase them online on this page.
Turin-Milan by car
Another way to travel between cities is by renting a car. This may be especially true for those who want to get acquainted with the surroundings of the capital of Lombardy, because there is something to see here: Como, Bergamo and many other picturesque towns are literally half an hour from Milan.
The most optimal road route is 147 km, which will take about 2 hours. In addition to the cost of renting a car and gasoline, tolls will also be added to the tolls fare. It will be about 18 Euro.
It is better to rent a car in Italy through a large specialized service for comparing car rental prices. This will help to protect against hidden fees associated with insurance and additional equipment, and much more quickly find profitable options among hundreds of offers of distributors.
The most popular price comparison system in Europe is Rentalcars. Compare current car rental prices and book a car in a few clicks on this page.
Arrival in Milan
The second capital and main economic center of Italy is known for its many attractions. If you are in the city for only 1-2 days, then it is better to plan an optimal acquaintance with him with the help of a guide. BlogoItaliano devoted a separate article to the most interesting excursions in Milan. In it you can also find contacts of the guide, who for many years has helped fill the pages dedicated to the capital of Lombardy.
If you prefer to explore the city on your own, we recommend our video below and a detailed article What to see in Milan on your own in 1 day. In it you will find many tips on what to see in the city in the first place.
Finally, Milan is a rather expensive city, and the average cost of 1 night in a hotel here is about 90 Euros. Significant savings can be made through regular hotel sales. So often you can get a discount of up to 70% of the usual room rate. A list of current offers from Milan hotels is given below.
Useful links:
- Turin Airport and how to get to the city
- What to see in Turin: TOP-8 most interesting sights
- Italian Railways: train schedules and ticket purchases
- How to get from Milan to Rome and from Rome to Milan
- How to get from Milan to Venice and from Venice to Milan
Photos by: Flying Jenny, osarracino, Noirescent, Paolo Margari.
