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Every time I go through Milano Centrale it takes my breath away. The Grandeur and Scale. It shames Grand Central Station, which I still adore. Watch for pick pockets as it is a highly distracting place with so much going on and it's easy to get lost
Milano Centrale was huge and beautiful. The architecture was breath taking. It was like being in a museum but it's a train station. There were plenty of shops and restaurants inside. It was easy to find the Uber station which was a plus.
Milano Centrale is easy to navigate and has plenty if options to grab a snack before hopping on your train. The police (guards wearing green with black berets are on their cell phones near the platform) this is a tad concerning. They're being paid to be on the phone? Overall, the station is clean and feels relatively safe.
It is a beautiful old train station, I'll give it that. But with so many levels and lack of signage, it was very confusing to navigate. Once we finally did purchase tickets and get to the correct track to board, our train was canceled. A woman with a bullhorn informed us of the cancellation and told everyone that had to go find a bus instead. Not knowing anything about the bus system, we opted to take a taxi back to the airport after standing in the taxi stand line for almost an hour.
The BIGGEST train station ever! (Well, that I've seen lol) This station is huge and filled with amazing Italian architecture. If I didn't know it was a train station, I would have thought it was a historical landmark or something. It's stunning in person! There's lots of food stops and shopping options here. All of the food options are what I call "quick eats" style places. Cafe style that is quick serve. They get you fed and on your way fast. There's plenty of shopping too! Relatively easy to navigate this train station. 10/10
We've been here a couple of times now. We always choose the train, because it is more convenient for us, price is right and it's pretty quick. And no going to the airport first, checking-in, security...and so on. Just board the train (seats are reserved) and there you go... This here is the busiest train station in Milano. For some it's the final destination and for many it's a transfer hub to other cities like Rome (where we were headed to this time). Even though very bustling and busy, the Station is also fun. There are interesting shops, cafés, restaurants and bakeries with some good products. Also the building itself is very pretty, classic architecture with even some chandeliers. It's a real looker. Departure tracks are announced about 15-30mins before. Be aware: Both on our arrival and departure day there were strikes going on. Didn't affect us, since it was both time the "Trenord" train company. It was the same in Rome as well. "Trenitalia", the one we booked with, was running by schedule though.
This train and metro station has been lauded as one of Europe's most impressive and for good reason. The facade of the building features art deco/art nouveau ornamental details with huge sculptures meant to pay tribute to Fascism. This was originally built between 1912-1935 under Mussolini's regime, and today this grandiose structure serves both as a reminder of Italy's history and as a symbol of transformation and modernization as it acts as a major transportation hub in the region, with 300K+ people passing thru daily. There are multiple entrances, with the main entrance being on the south side of the building, one key entry on each of the east and west faces (with more doors available but didn't seem to be in use, at least from the outside), and also entry points underground from the metro station below. Upon entering the station the train platforms are on a raised level so you need to take stairs, escalator or elevator up a couple stories. There are plenty of signs to direct you to the train level, though going back down to the metro you might need to ask around bc the signs (while plenty of them) aren't as clear since there are actually multiple entries to the metro both in and around the train station. Also plenty of timetables for train departures and arrivals all over the station. You need to scan your ticket QR code or bar code to get entry to the platforms. Ticket booths and machines are located in a few locations within the station, the larger offices for Trenitalia and Italo (the main train companies) are on the ground or first floors though I believe they have help desks in the platform level as well. I'd recommend arriving to the station at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure time as it may take 5-10 minutes to get your bearings and locate which platform you need to go to. For those traveling to the airport on the Malpensa Express line (€20 round trip if purchased in advance online) this departs from tracks 1 and 2 which are located on the far left (based on facing the departing trains once you enter the platform area) so you need to factor in an extra few minutes to walk over. There are plenty of restaurants and stores in and around the station if you need a bite to eat or grab a snack, and adjacent to the station on the west side is a food court called Mercato Centrale featuring several local purveyors. The overall surrounding area is pretty safe, with lots of hotels and restaurants and a whole ton of tourists including me. I will say maybe towards evening one day a couple blocks away I walked past a couple guys sitting on a curb, doing drugs (there was some type of powder being burnt on a spoon), though they were kinda doing their own thing and not bothering anyone else as far as I could tell. I went to dinner multiple days several blocks from the station and walked outside around 9-10pm and felt ok.
As far as train stations go -- this might be the most epic one I've seen. It can take you almost anywhere in Europe. It has historic charm, functionality, food and shopping.
Unfortunately, I entered this train station highly concerned about pickpockets and gypsies (which reduced my enthusiasm for train travel and the station quite a bit.) I think I may have missed out on some joy and excitement to be there (minus a star) due to this concern? In the end, I safely avoided any theft, boarded my train successfully and took a photo or two of the grandiose space. I hope I can visit again and not be so distracted. It is an impressive space, however. 4 stars
The Milano Centrale is the main train station, which has been operated near a hundred of years, after the replacement of an older and smaller station back to 1930s. The imposing design of the building's facade is to showcase the dominance of Prime Minister Mussolini's fascist regime back to the old times. It's very convenient and efficient to commute to other metro areas.
This is a huge train station that all of Europe feeds into. There are several levels of train station but it was very easy to navigate! The platform boards are very easy to read and finding out train was very easy! Our long travel day was made a little bit easier thanks to the user-friendly station!
The largest railway station in Europe. The architecture ~ stop and gaze at the awesome ceiling structure in the arrival hall while sensing thousands of travelers in your lower peripheral sight. A totally different experience when traveling late night vs. morning! The morning commute felt like you fell off a kayak and flowing down a river, everyone walking as fast as they can. Got to anticipate your turn with the flow of traffic or people will run right into you. Almost lost sight of our group a couple times. The roof structure over the trains is pretty amazing too. Museum-like with many sculptures throughout the station. Many places to eat & shop. *The Burger King inside has draft beer! A small bookmark to visit this grand station.
If you're taking the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia, which is over 2 hours, here's one piece of advice: arrive early! Milano Centrale is a beautiful station, but it's also incredibly busy. There are people everywhere, trains constantly arriving and departing, and the departure boards can be overwhelming if it's your first time navigating an Italian train station. I was trying to catch a train that was leaving soon, and reading the departure board while figuring out which platform I needed was a little stressful. I asked a few people for help, but they either couldn't or didn't want to assist me. Thankfully, I eventually found a very kind station employee who pointed me in the right direction, and I literally made my train by the skin of my teeth! If you're visiting from the United States, don't assume it's as simple as walking in a few minutes before departure. Give yourself at least 30 minutes and honestly 45 minutes if it's your first time. That extra time will let you: Find your train on the departure board. Confirm your platform (track). Navigate the station without rushing. Avoid the stress of missing your train. Arrive even earlier to shop! Once I got on board, everything was smooth, but those first few minutes in the station definitely had my heart racing! **My tip:** Take a deep breath, arrive early, and don't wait until the last minute. It'll make your train experience much more enjoyable. read more
2 months ago
I can't really review a lot about this station; we trained in from Milan on our way to Verona then came back this way through on our way back to Malpensa on our way home. We did notice that there are a good number of restaurants, shops and cafes for travelers, and we did end up stopping for a focaccia sandwich each before our next train pulled in. On our first stop in, the city experienced a hail storm, which was loud against the metal roof of the station. It came out of nowhere, and went as quickly as it came. It was loud and a little startling, but pretty dang cool. It's easy to navigate and find your necessary platforms, and it's clean and feels safe. The staff was friendly and seemed attentive to the people walking around. read more
3 days ago
Massive transportation hub in central Milan. It's also one of the largest train stations in all of Europe. We took the train from Venice to here and from here to Rome. Just like all the other train stations, allow yourself some time to arrive here to monitor departure times and platforms. Inside the terminal is pretty easy to navigate through. There are Many restaurants throughout. Restrooms are downstairs but they charge for that. Make sure to have a couple euros to access the restrooms. They're pretty clean too. There are plenty of taxis and tour buses outside at your disposal as well. If you're planning a day trip to Lake Como and Switzerland, your guides meet outside of the train station. Just look for the big heart shaped rock and meet your guide there. read more
Every time I go through Milano Centrale it takes my breath away. The Grandeur and Scale. It shames Grand Central Station, which I still adore. Watch for pick pockets as it is a highly distracting place with so much going on and it's easy to get lost read more
Milano Centrale was huge and beautiful. The architecture was breath taking. It was like being in a museum but it's a train station. There were plenty of shops and restaurants inside. It was easy to find the Uber station which was a plus. read more
Milano Centrale is easy to navigate and has plenty if options to grab a snack before hopping on your train. The police (guards wearing green with black berets are on their cell phones near the platform) this is a tad concerning. They're being paid to be on the phone? Overall, the station is clean and feels relatively safe. read more
It is a beautiful old train station, I'll give it that. But with so many levels and lack of signage, it was very confusing to navigate. Once we finally did purchase tickets and get to the correct track to board, our train was canceled. A woman with a bullhorn informed us of the cancellation and told everyone that had to go find a bus instead. Not knowing anything about the bus system, we opted to take a taxi back to the airport after standing in the taxi stand line for almost an hour. read more
2 years ago
The BIGGEST train station ever! (Well, that I've seen lol) This station is huge and filled with amazing Italian architecture. If I didn't know it was a train station, I would have thought it was a historical landmark or something. It's stunning in person! There's lots of food stops and shopping options here. All of the food options are what I call "quick eats" style places. Cafe style that is quick serve. They get you fed and on your way fast. There's plenty of shopping too! Relatively easy to navigate this train station. 10/10 read more
2 years ago
We've been here a couple of times now. We always choose the train, because it is more convenient for us, price is right and it's pretty quick. And no going to the airport first, checking-in, security...and so on. Just board the train (seats are reserved) and there you go... This here is the busiest train station in Milano. For some it's the final destination and for many it's a transfer hub to other cities like Rome (where we were headed to this time). Even though very bustling and busy, the Station is also fun. There are interesting shops, cafés, restaurants and bakeries with some good products. Also the building itself is very pretty, classic architecture with even some chandeliers. It's a real looker. Departure tracks are announced about 15-30mins before. Be aware: Both on our arrival and departure day there were strikes going on. Didn't affect us, since it was both time the "Trenord" train company. It was the same in Rome as well. "Trenitalia", the one we booked with, was running by schedule though. read more
This train and metro station has been lauded as one of Europe's most impressive and for good reason. The facade of the building features art deco/art nouveau ornamental details with huge sculptures meant to pay tribute to Fascism. This was originally built between 1912-1935 under Mussolini's regime, and today this grandiose structure serves both as a reminder of Italy's history and as a symbol of transformation and modernization as it acts as a major transportation hub in the region, with 300K+ people passing thru daily. There are multiple entrances, with the main entrance being on the south side of the building, one key entry on each of the east and west faces (with more doors available but didn't seem to be in use, at least from the outside), and also entry points underground from the metro station below. Upon entering the station the train platforms are on a raised level so you need to take stairs, escalator or elevator up a couple stories. There are plenty of signs to direct you to the train level, though going back down to the metro you might need to ask around bc the signs (while plenty of them) aren't as clear since there are actually multiple entries to the metro both in and around the train station. Also plenty of timetables for train departures and arrivals all over the station. You need to scan your ticket QR code or bar code to get entry to the platforms. Ticket booths and machines are located in a few locations within the station, the larger offices for Trenitalia and Italo (the main train companies) are on the ground or first floors though I believe they have help desks in the platform level as well. I'd recommend arriving to the station at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure time as it may take 5-10 minutes to get your bearings and locate which platform you need to go to. For those traveling to the airport on the Malpensa Express line (€20 round trip if purchased in advance online) this departs from tracks 1 and 2 which are located on the far left (based on facing the departing trains once you enter the platform area) so you need to factor in an extra few minutes to walk over. There are plenty of restaurants and stores in and around the station if you need a bite to eat or grab a snack, and adjacent to the station on the west side is a food court called Mercato Centrale featuring several local purveyors. The overall surrounding area is pretty safe, with lots of hotels and restaurants and a whole ton of tourists including me. I will say maybe towards evening one day a couple blocks away I walked past a couple guys sitting on a curb, doing drugs (there was some type of powder being burnt on a spoon), though they were kinda doing their own thing and not bothering anyone else as far as I could tell. I went to dinner multiple days several blocks from the station and walked outside around 9-10pm and felt ok. read more
7 months ago
BEWARE of agenzie365 travel agency!!!! The train station really should ban this company. Can someone let me know if it's legal for them not to give a refund when there's a strike on all the trains and you can't get a train out of Milan to your final destination? read more
2 years ago
Unfortunately, I entered this train station highly concerned about pickpockets and gypsies (which reduced my enthusiasm for train travel and the station quite a bit.) I think I may have missed out on some joy and excitement to be there (minus a star) due to this concern? In the end, I safely avoided any theft, boarded my train successfully and took a photo or two of the grandiose space. I hope I can visit again and not be so distracted. It is an impressive space, however. 4 stars read more
The Milano Centrale is the main train station, which has been operated near a hundred of years, after the replacement of an older and smaller station back to 1930s. The imposing design of the building's facade is to showcase the dominance of Prime Minister Mussolini's fascist regime back to the old times. It's very convenient and efficient to commute to other metro areas. read more
This is a huge train station that all of Europe feeds into. There are several levels of train station but it was very easy to navigate! The platform boards are very easy to read and finding out train was very easy! Our long travel day was made a little bit easier thanks to the user-friendly station! read more
The largest railway station in Europe. The architecture ~ stop and gaze at the awesome ceiling structure in the arrival hall while sensing thousands of travelers in your lower peripheral sight. A totally different experience when traveling late night vs. morning! The morning commute felt like you fell off a kayak and flowing down a river, everyone walking as fast as they can. Got to anticipate your turn with the flow of traffic or people will run right into you. Almost lost sight of our group a couple times. The roof structure over the trains is pretty amazing too. Museum-like with many sculptures throughout the station. Many places to eat & shop. *The Burger King inside has draft beer! A small bookmark to visit this grand station. read more
Stepping into Milano Centrale Station felt like walking into a living piece of history and a playground for my inner child. Watching the Frecciarossa zoom past made me giddy, and I couldn't stop smiling as I boarded. This high-speed train is a marvel! The station itself is a masterpiece--its architecture begging for Instagram shots at every corner. From affordable shops to high-end brands, this place has it all. If you're traveling through Italy, this is one stop that'll give you nostalgia and great memories! read more
2 years ago
Superb train station. Easy access by metro, car, bus or walking. Plenty of ticketing, great signage. Food and drinks galore. Shopping throughout. Typical layout for access and then follow on access to actual train platforms. read more
Milano Centrale FS train station has to be the most beautiful, carefully curated train station I have visited, ever! It is, in fact, considered one of the most beautiful train stations in Europe & is the second largest station in Italy (Roma Termini in Rome is larger)--Milano Centrale is definitely more beautiful though. With over 24 tracks, you can travel to practically any city in Italy quicker than by car, as well as go to the other countries in Europe. We were still walking around for another 20 minutes after getting off our train from Venice because we were so infatuated with its intricate detailing & architectural beauty. Milano Centrale is mix of different styles include art decó and art nouveau... truly magnificent! Forget going to the museum, this train station itself is like walking through one. Definitely worth seeing, even if you're not passing by via train. Just pop in and take a look for yourself. Beautiful! read more
Union station, Grand Central station, yeah they're big, but they've got nothing on Milano's train station. It has a whole mall, big eateries and all this fantastic marble. The statueary alone is worth coming thru. It is a little tricky to navigate if this is not your normal mode of transportation, but you get used to it. The place was clean and in such good repair. read more
One of the larger train stations we have used while traveling in Italy. The architecture is stunning. This station gives you access to the Metro to take you to different parts of the city. The signage is excellent as long as you can read a map or read the signs you will be fine. The station has plenty of places to shop and eat. read more
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Milano Centrale is the largest railway station in Europe by volume, it opened in 1931, with high-speed trains around Italy, while also connecting to the Metro and having a couple of international routes to the likes of Austria, France, Germany, and Switzerland. It is located in the very north of Milan's centre, around 4 kilometers into Duomo, so a short journey on the Metro. The arrivals hall is so huge and grand, that it feels like it could be the size of a station on its' own. The station has multiple floors, with a selection of places to eat and drink, including Starbucks, Yves Rocher and McDonald's, I did find the station pretty hard to navigate, with random staircases/elevators everywhere, I ended up giving up trying to find my train on the first night, and got a taxi instead. Lack of staff around the station to offer help, I was also unable to use the toilets as they charge one euro to access them, they accept cash only (I mean come on, with Italy only just lifting green card restrictions for non-essential retail, how can they be cash only?), I had to skip using the toilet with no places to get cash nearby. A beautiful and grand station, but highly impractical, I do not enjoy using this station at all... It just feels WAY too much... 3* - Mainly for the transport connections (If you can find them) and the beauty of the station, but could be done so much better. read more
I didn't actually use their train from this station but I did get off the bus in front of this station and also took a metro from this station. Building is so beautiful. I briefly saw it upon arrival by bus from MXP at night. I had to come back the next morning to take a quick tour of this train station. Metro also departs from here and the first metro is at 6am. (I know as I was there at 6am). Premise is kept clean. I saw a big cleaning car driving by picking up trash. I also saw many military police with big machine guns walking around for your safety. I felt safe being around here taking pictures. read more
A pleasant and convenient place to catch a train or switch trains. The platforms are spacious and they have a good amount of automated kiosks that will get your tickets purchased where you need to go. Be aware of pickpockets here, they even alert you on the automated ticket machines. If you need to shop or dine the beautiful terminal has everything you would want. read more
Not just a metro station, Centrale is the main terminal for Milan's suburban and high-speed trains. This is a massive station and there's a reason for that... Mussolini wanted the station to represent the power of his Fascist regime. So the station is too big by at least half. Huge entrance hall and a gigantic platform area. When I arrived at 5:30 AM to get the train to Malpensa, there was a gent there to "help" and there didn't seem to be any way to avoid him. Did he earn the €3 tip which was all the coins that I had left in my pocket? Malpensa Express was track three today and I was able to find that and board with no difficulty. Not much open this early to distract me. [Review 10730 overall, 498 of 2019.] read more
The Milan Central station is super convenient when going to multiple cities. We took the train ride from the airport to the central station. It was fairly easy because we were traveling extremely light. It's full of hustle and bustle so be aware of your surroundings and personal belongings. I took multiple train rides to and from Verona and on my way to Florence currently as I write this review. It's easy to navigate with signs everywhere indicating the platform and trains' information. For train journeys, as long as you get there 15-20 minutes earlier, you are good. They do go right on time, so make sure to get there a few minutes earlier. There is a good amount of seating, places to eat, places to get last minute things etc. Side Note- If you need transportation pass for Milan, you can get it from the tobacco shop at the station as well. read more
8 years ago
I always try to avoid busy airports, train stations in Europe. I just could not deal with the busyness, the madness and the crowdedness. Milano Centrale probably is one of those. Getting from Zurich to Parma, this is the hub and transfer station in my itinerary. 1 € to use the washroom so make sure you have change. You will see hundreds of people with all their luggage staring intensely at the departure board as everyone wants to know which platforms their train would be leaving. You won't know which platforms till 10-15 minute till schedule time. As visitors, it is always a challenge to get to your train on time while dragging your luggage through the crowds. (I was luckily I did not miss a train as yet) The great steel canopies at the platforms just impressive and put me in awe. Too bad everyone here is just rushing around trying to get on to the next train. Being one of the busiest train stations by volume, security here is a lot more tighter than the smaller stations. You do need to passed through security with a valid train ticket if you do want to go inside the platform area. read more
Milano Centrale is such a beautiful train station that it's a tourist attraction in its own right, and you should at least stop by to snap a couple of pics of the exterior. It's large and busy, but well laid out with plenty of shopping and dining options both local (Motto Coffee) and international (McDonald's). There's a convenient and secure left luggage service (open 6 am - 11 pm every day; each bag costs € 6 for the first 5 hours, € 1/hour each additional) and pay toilets that are really clean (by Italian standards). Since there are a ton of bicyclists who ride the rails to and from Milan, the station has super convenient and easy to use moving platform ramps to get up and down the levels with their bikes or your luggage (no elevators to wait for and no stairs to deal with). For how big the place is, it's surprisingly easy to navigate. Security has been beefed up so there's a large presence both day and night which is oddly comforting. The front of the station is locked by a very large gate at night for added safety, with only one small opening to get inside. Unlike many European cities, the area around this train station is not sketchy and doesn't feel unsafe. Lots of nice hotels within quick walking distance, and there's easy access to Milan's subway and bus system too. read more
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