A great train station in the heart of Milan! This station is one of the most famous in Italy…read more However, since there is so much traffic, it is pretty busy so give yourself extra time if you think you need it. The station is multi-level and they provide stairs, escalators, and elevators if you need them. The elevators generally have lines so if stairs or escalators can be used, I would take those. If using a taxi, just as in many train stations, be weary of people saying they are a taxi but they are not. You can find the taxi stand out the front of the station to the left and it's not that far.

If you're taking the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia, which is over 2 hours, here's one…read morepiece 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.

Efficient and clean. That's what a train station in Europe should be. Well done.read more

Milano Cadorna is in a good spot within the city, being close to Castello Sforzesco. It has 10…read moreplatforms and serves the Malpensa Express, for those heading to Malpensa Airport. There are a couple of shops inside to get essentials or a snack/drink before getting on your train, and a Carrefour Express across the way for basic grocery essentials. The station is easy to follow, with the huge red posts being an iconic and instantly recognisable symbol of the station. Not too big, or exciting, but certainly does the job, even though it certainly can't compete with Milano Centrale. 3*

Both Centrale and Repubblica are about the same distance from my hotel and so I decided to try this…read morestation as well. Simple enough and easy to access though some additional street level signage would have been helpful. I did manage to find the stairs. Repubblica is an underground station and there are the usual automated ticket vending machines and such. It is an island platform, which means that the doors will open on the left. The station is apparently handicapped accessible. The station is on Line 3 (Yellow) between Central (towards Comasina) and Turati (towards San Donato). [Review 10704 overall, 472 of 2019.]

A delightful little station in Como. Direct access to Milan and Como, and easy walk form the lake…read more A cozy little bar inside while you wait for your train. Quaint and easy!