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Como, Bergamo, Lake Maggiore, Turin, Verona, Bologna, Florence, Venice and Rome, all from Milano Centrale station, a 10-minute walk from the suite.
Milano Centrale station is a 10-minute walk from the suite: from here, trains run to the lakes and the art cities of northern Italy, and high-speed services even reach Venice, Florence and Rome. Here are the day trips we recommend, with typical journey times on the fastest trains.
about 40 min
How: Trenord regional train from Milano Centrale to Como San Giovanni, or from Cadorna to Como Nord Lago (about 1 hour), just steps from the lakefront.
What to see: Como Cathedral, the funicular up to Brunate, Villa Olmo and the boats to Bellagio and Tremezzo.
about 50 min
How: Trenord regional train from Milano Centrale, then bus and funicular up to the Città Alta (Upper Town).
What to see: Piazza Vecchia, the Colleoni Chapel, Santa Maria Maggiore and the UNESCO-listed Venetian Walls.
about 1 hour
How: EuroCity or regional train from Milano Centrale to Stresa, then a boat to the islands.
What to see: Isola Bella with Palazzo Borromeo and its gardens, Isola dei Pescatori, Isola Madre.
about 1 hour
How: Frecciarossa or Italo from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Nuova.
What to see: the Egyptian Museum, the Mole Antonelliana with the National Cinema Museum, Piazza Castello and the historic cafés.
about 1 h 15 min
How: Frecciarossa or Italo from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova.
What to see: the Arena, Juliet’s House, Piazza delle Erbe and Castelvecchio.
about 1 h 10 min
How: Frecciarossa or Italo from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale.
What to see: Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, the UNESCO-listed porticoes and the Quadrilatero market area.
about 1 h 55 min
How: Frecciarossa or Italo from Milano Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
What to see: the Cathedral and Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, and David at the Accademia (museums should be booked in advance).
about 2 h 25 min
How: Frecciarossa or Italo from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia.
What to see: the Grand Canal by vaporetto (water bus), Rialto, St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace.
about 3 hours
How: Frecciarossa or Italo from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini.
What to see: the Colosseum and the Forums, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Vatican Museums. It’s a demanding day trip: if you can, stay at least one night.
Tips: Trenord regional trains don’t require a reservation, but you must buy your ticket before boarding (via the app or at the ticket office). For Frecciarossa and Italo, it’s best to book in advance to get the best fares. The times shown are typical of the fastest trains: always check the day’s timetable on the Trenitalia, Italo and Trenord websites.
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