Rome to Milan by train
Milan lies 479 km (297 mi) north-west of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 26 min at the speeds typical of Italy rail, over roughly 584 km (363 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rome | Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 2.3 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 127 m (417 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Stations on record | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana | none listed |
Where to book trains from Rome to Milan
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Staying in Milan
Our booking partner lists 10,705+ places to stay in Milan (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 864 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (494), and 33 are five-star. Across 810 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 1,402,357 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Milan from Rome?
479 km (297 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome; by road roughly 584 km (363 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Milan by train?
About 3 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Milan?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Where can I stay in Milan?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.