Train from Naples to Milan

Including both Naples and Milan in an Italy trip gives visitors a chance to travel from the land of ancient Greek and Roman ruins, not to mention some of the country’s best pizza, to the epicenter of the Italian fashion world. It’s a trip from the past to the present, and the best way to make the journey is by train.

The duration of the train trip by Italy’s high-speed train is about 4.5-hours to travel the 481 miles (775 km). It is easy to see why the train is a better option considering the drive would take roughly 8 hours. Going by train gives you the opportunity to relax as you watch the Italian countryside roll by.

Frequent Trains from Naples to Milan

The high-speed Alta Velocità (AV) trains departs from Naples’ Centrale station headed for Milan’s Centrale station 1-2 times per hour on weekdays. That comes out to a total of 50 trains departures per day, the first leaving Naples at 6:10am, and the last at 7pm. The fastest trains cover the distance in 4 hours and 15 minutes.

In addition to those AV trains, there are other slower trains that connect the two cities. They may have lower-priced tickets, but be aware some of these trains can take more than eight hours to travel from Naples to Milan. Train tickets on this route for all options range from $57-115.

The Italo train company also connects Naples with Milan, using the same train stations as Trenitalia. There are usually 13 trains making this trip per day, and the duration of the journey ranges from 4 hours and 15 minutes to 5 hours.

Note that weekends and holidays typically mean less frequent service and sometimes longer travel times.

Direct Trains from Naples to Milan

Most of the trains connecting Naples with Milan are direct trains. While many will have stops en route, passengers won’t need to disembark or change trains. When booking your tickets, be sure to pay special attention to any train transfer information so you know whether or not you’ll need to change trains along the way.

Amenities on Trains from Naples to Milan

The top of the line AV trains are Frecciarossa, and these train cars are all equipped with air-conditioning and power outlets in your seat for your convenience. There are both 1st-class and 2nd-class cars. First class passengers get a free drink and a choice of newspaper. A cafe car is available to all passengers.

Naples and Milan Train Stations

Napoli Centrale is Naples' biggest station, and it's on Piazza Garibaldi which is a main hub for city and regional buses. There's also a Metro (subway) station connected to Napoli Centrale called Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. Make sure to be prepared ahead of time, so that you know where you are going once outside of the station, or which bus or taxi to take.

Milan's main station, Centrale, is also a local transportation hub with buses and trams stopping outside, and a Metro stop in a lower level of the station itself. Because of this it's very easy to get to and from Milano Centrale.