Milano Centrale

Review of Milano Centrale – Italy’s Grand Railway Cathedral 🚂 Europe’s Most Dramatic Train Station Milan’s Stazione di Milano Centrale isn’t just a transit hub—it’s a soaring monument to Fascist-era grandeur, blending Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and sheer scale. With 24 platforms serving 120 million passengers yearly, it’s Italy’s second-busiest station after Rome Termini. ⭐ Architectural Showstopper Colossal Façade: 200m wide, crowned with winged horses and a steel-and-glass vaulted hall. Main Hall: Feels like a cathedral with 72m-high ceilings and allegorical mosaics. Hidden Gem: The royal waiting room (Sala Reale), now an event space with gilded stucco. 🚆 Transport Hub Efficiency High-Speed Trains: Frecciarossa/Italo to Rome (3h), Venice (2.5h), etc. Malpensa Airport Link: Malpensa Express (50 mins, €13). Metro Lines: MM2 (green) and MM3 (yellow) connect citywide. 🛍️ Amenities & Services Shopping: Over 50 stores (from Pasticceria Marchesi to Nike). Luggage Storage: €6 first 5h (basement level). Lounges: FrecciaClub (included with 1st class tickets). ⚠️ Watch Outs Pickpockets: Stay vigilant in crowds. Confusing Layout: Multiple entrances—follow “Binari” (platform) signs. Limited Seating: Few benches; cafés get packed. 💰 Budget Tips Free WiFi: 1-hour limit (register with email). Cheap Eats: Panzerotti at Luini (10-min walk) beats station prices. ⭐ Verdict: 4.5/5 More than a station—it’s awe-inspiring transit theater. Best for: Architecture buffs (look up!). Efficient connections across Italy. Instagramming the epic main hall. Skip if: You hate crowds (peak hours are chaotic). Pro Tip: Arrive early to explore—the building is the attraction. Need platform help? Ask uniformed staff (not random “helpers”).

Wow! Amazing place! Workers were amazing and trains on time and very big! But just dont get me started on the architecture!! It looked like a palace not a train station.

Well, the Milan central station was not that impressive compared to other railway stations in Europe that we have been to. The platforms were not really clean or well organised, there was excessive crowding and it was not seamless at all even to exit or board from the station. The place is quite big with many stores and shops inside. There was an eerie feeling of getting pickpocket here, so we were so vigilant. Right outside when you exit, the place is all unclean with dirt and garbage. Not a good impression for a first time tourist.

Milano Stazione Centrale is an impressive mix of history and modern design. The grand architecture is stunning, with high ceilings and intricate details that make it more than just a train station. It’s super organized, with clear signage and a giant main departures board that’s easy to spot from almost anywhere. The station has multiple levels filled with stores, cafes, and even a food hall, so it’s great for grabbing a quick bite or shopping while you wait. The large piazza out front adds to the atmosphere, making it a perfect spot to soak in some Milan vibes before your journey. Whether you're traveling or just exploring, it’s worth a visit!

As one of the most modern cities in Italy, the train station here shows significant planning and upkeep. Beautiful architecture, multiple levels of stores, and wall laid out track design. The signage is excellent and you can stand almost anywhere and see arrivals and departures. The "Main Board" is something to see. Easy in and out and a nice large piazza out front. Even a tribute to a Casio-style digital watch in stone!

Impressive and historic train station with beautiful architecture, both inside and out. Milano Centrale is a major hub for high-speed trains (Italo and Trenitalia) and well connected to cities across Italy. Plenty of shops, cafes, and services inside. It gets very busy, so arrive early, especially during peak hours. Note: - High-speed trains depart from the ground floor. - Metro lines M2 & M3 are on Level -2. #milanocentrale #train #station #central #building #milan #italy #travel #tour

A Beautiful art deco building inside. Some companies has very helpfull personel next to the ticket machine to help you to buy a ticket. Buy a ticket one day before or you have to buy double price. Italo -companys red trains are modern and enjoyable.

Beautiful old building. Inside after renovation in a modern style there are many shops, etc. Sometimes it is difficult to find something on the 3 floors the first time. Toilets are paid 1.20, not very convenient, why not 1 euro. Near the metro.

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.

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

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!

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.

From an architecture point of view, there is no doubt that this train station is beautiful. Truly majestic marble sculptures and details that fuse seamlessly 3 different styles: Neoclassical, Liberty, and Art Deco. If you're traveling through this train station, however, some things will make your journey uncomfortable. First of all, if you are in the area where the tracks are, there is nowhere to sit. Not a single bench. Not one. Your only option is to either sit on a tiny sliver of concrete at the beginning of each track, or just sit on the floor. And if you sit on the floor the police may ask you to move. The other issue is that everybody smokes inside the train station[1]. It's unclear whether this is allowed or just tolerated, but it doesn't matter: everyone smokes. ----------------- [1] A common issue in Italy and throughout Europe, unfortunately.

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.

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!

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!

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

This train station is absolutely gorgeous that I'm sad I had to run through it instead of being able to appreciate it's beauty. Thankfully, the tracks are easy to navigate because we literally had to run to get to our next train. Our train from Geneva was delayed when we entered Italy (passport checks by the military) so we missed our first train to Bologna. We were able to quickly buy more tickets (thank you Trenitalia app) but it was the last train at a reasonable hour and we had to make it. I can't wait to come back and check out all the beauty of this train station.

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.

Quite impressive! Fast and on-time. There are plenty of places to have snacks and drink. This place is pretty international and super busy. Please keep track of your belongings and be mindful of your schedule. It can be super busy and noisy here, and super fast-paced. Be mindful of your surroundings. Milan is also known for pick pocketers.

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.

Busy station serving all routes Italy. Arrive early for many reasons. Line to get to platforms. Platforms 22 onward are not visible until you walk to far end. Few eateries in terminal. Easily accessible by metro.

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.

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.

The American mind cannot comprehend the beauty and utility of this building and transportation mode. They understand only the individual automobile and temporary plastic design. They are capable of processing only fast food. There is no point in trying to explain further.

A breathtaking railway station - as one reviewer mentions it is the largest in Europe, and I believe it. The sheer scale is reason enough to come here, add on to that all of the shops, stalls, and restaurants and it is one of the better stations around. Take time to enjoy the architecture - just watch out as this place is busy and you will surely be in someone's way! They have taxi stands outside both main entrances.

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.

If you want to go anywhere in Italy from Milan, you bet you'll have to travel from Milano Centrale. As much as it is "pretty" in some areas, it can get crowded, confusing, and stressful depending on how urgent your travels are. After passing through this station multiple times over the years, I've gotten used to the labyrinth, but if you are a newcomer give yourself ample time to get here, figure out where you need to go, etc. That extra time might be useful to get a cup of coffee before traveling ;)

Be aware of people that trying to help you to buy your ticket at self service machines and then beg for tips. They do not have any employee badges and they DO NOT work there. Some guy was annoying hovering around us and confuse us and almost bought us wrong ticket in a machine. He was looking if we pay cash and he was repeating cash cash cash so he could beg for tips. Also as soon as you get out of taxi some strange people trying to help you with the luggage, Be careful they may still something from you. Also taxi line is often very huge and I prefer to call uber since I don't want to deal with locals that trying to rip you off because they see you are foreigner. Uber is very far across the street where Excelsior Gallia hotel and its impossible to carry my luggage there since roads are all stones and pedestrian sidewalk curb is horrible. Sidewalk curbs are not always have connection with asphalt and you have to lift your heavy heavy bag. Can't imagine being handicap there.

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.

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.

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.]

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.

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.

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.

Busy busy train station; as all are. There are a few shops if you have time to spare. Do watch what platform your train is on though as you do not want to miss your train. Staff is pretty informative in assisting you as well. The station is covered when you are boarding and deboarding the train, but it is open where the train enter. You are one stop away to take the train to the airport also.

The Milan central is the main railway station that we used to connect to the airport along with different cities near Milan. The building is pretty huge and has 4 different levels. The metro is on the bottom level and the trains operate on the top level. The train level is very busy at all times and we took trains to lake cumo, Verona, Florence and other regions which were very convenient. All sorts of eating options are available at the central station and my recommendation would be to get there at least 30 minutes before your train time as it gets pretty busy as they have a ticket and security check. 5 stars for a massive magnificent building and the convenience of using it to travel to different places along with the airport train that gets you to and from the airport within 45-50 minutes.

A beautiful station with lots of stone and tall ceilings. The place has clear signs telling you which track your train will arrive on. It's best to stand near the trains so you get on sooner rather than later when the track is announced.

Ahh, the pre-Google maps days, or at least the days when Google Maps wasn't anywhere near as accurate as it is today. Yeah, we ended up getting confused with regards to the railway stations and ended up going to the wrong one while trying to find the place to drop off our car (dump is the more appropriate world, because honestly, getting the thing back was a nightmare). Fortunately the cabbies took us to the correct place. Once again, Italian stations, which means confusing and getting on the wrong type of train, and an incredible lack of assistance. However, this station is pretty impressive, so I will give it points for that, particularly compared to some of the other stations that I have seen.

Least favorite train station in Italy I visited . The place has a weird vibe . Food options are also limited . I like that you can get a train to the airport to and from here which is actually how I ended up here ( I took the airport train to here so that I could take a freciarossa train to Venice ) . The food options weren't that great compared to Rome or Naples train station..especially.... and there were very little seating areas which actually seems to be a common problem at most train stations in Italy . Also as another yelper alluded to I didn't feel that safe. A bonus is that this train station was cleaner than the airport in Milan ! Which may or may not be a triumph as the Milan Malpensa airport is so dirty and horrible , most McDonald's bathrooms in the US could be considered cleaner ...so I don't know . Come here if you must and you get good train fare . Also probably try to arrive or depart from here during the day when it's less sketch . That is all.

Alright, this place is chaotic, messy and screams future terrorist attack due to its spotty security, weird traffic flows, and abundance of broken down...everything. I must admit that sometimes I find myself frustrated that despite being such a cultural hub for fashion, cars, and sexy things, Italy can't get its shit together on the basics like broken ticket machines, broken AC on trains, pedestrian ramps, etc. I know it's part of the experience, but it honestly feels like this station would be a nightmare to navigate if something went awry. This was probably my 12th+ visit to Milano Centrale. While living in Lugano, Switzerland, it was our nearest large hub connecting to the south. Plan to pay one euro to use the restroom but celebrate that they have a stunning three story bookstore with air conditioning and friendly staff. The tourism/map resource center is at the very exit of the main entry level in the front right corner as you're walking out. They're not super helpful but they do have maps Alongside the station, you'll find several busses offering direct routes to the airport. My husband picked one up for five five euro to his airport and I picked up the 13 euro train to MXP which I was told is more dependable.

This is a very large, beautiful, and cosmopolitan train station and easily navigated by the signage (which is not always the case in Italy). There are plenty of food options and shopping choices and for the most part, it is very clean. I felt like a cliche clueless tourist, but in the interest of caffeine depravation and hunger pangs along w/a place to sit, I ended up at the station's McD's. I was so ashamed, until I saw the menu and prices. They had a "McCafe" with surprisingly fantastic and legit espresso and for only a euro/cup, I treated myself to 3! They also had these automated kiosks where you could avoid the lines altogether and order your entire meal and pay with a push of a few buttons and a swipe of your credit card. You then match your number to the one being currently served and you are good to go! It was incredibly efficient with minimal effort and I was able to find a nice place to sit and enjoy my breakfast, which were not options at a few of the other food/cafe outlets in the station. There are also several kiosk stations available to purchase trenitalia tickets throughout, so if you are self-sufficient you can avoid the lines at the customer service desks. I bought all of my train tickets for my trip throughout Italy (Pisa, Florence, Venice, Cesena, Rome) at a kiosk here and it was fantastic to do so in less than 10mins! The platforms are usually announced for departures about 10-20mins before the scheduled departure time and if your train is late, the announcement will be on one of the many schedule boards as well. It is an extremely busy station, so be ready to fight your way against the crowds and I can honestly recommend waiting in the platform area for your train well before the 10min mark because you literally feel like a salmon swimming upstream when a train has just arrived or is about to depart! My only beef with this station is there were signs announcing "free wifi" all over, however, when attempting to connect you have to "register" with all sorts of personal information, including your cell phone number, to receive an authorization code to then "log in" to the wifi network. This makes absolutely no sense! Needless to say, super frustrating as the whole point of me attempting to log onto the wifi was because I did not have cellular data available on my phone and there is no way around using your cell data to receive the code. In any case, was so disappointed as I was wanting to spend some of my downtime at the station surfing the net.

The train system in Italy is impressive and puts Amtrak in the US to shame. We purchased tickets online via ItaliaRail and we were able to validate our tickets using the validation machine. You can also buy tickets there but it costs less if you purchase them a few weeks/months ahead of time. There are multiple electronic boards throughout the station with your train information (arrival/departure times) and platform and whether or not it's delayed. There's also a smaller train that can transport you to and from Malpensa Airport versus taking an expensive Uber or cab ride. The actual train station is an architectural beauty with high ceilings and beautiful mosaic tile work. Platforms are easy to find and the conductors throughout the station are very friendly. There's also cafes and restaurants to visit if you have extra time before your train.

Huge. Very impressive. Lots of shops. Clean. Easy to navigate. Fast security queue. Connected to the Metro.

Milano Centrale is one of the most beautiful train stations I have seen in the world! Designed as the symbol of the Fascist Italy, Milano Centrale brought an impressive revival of classical architecture as the city's main train station. Behind the imposing front facade is a grand hall that is followed by an even grander canopy over the train platforms that is certainly photogenic and would make even the most urgent traveler stop in his track. Despite being built before WWII, this magnificent station has been thoroughly modernized, making it perhaps Italy's best train stations in shops, amenities, and atmosphere. If you were worried about what to do during long transfer between trains in this station, worry not because Milano Centrale has an underground mall and nice food options like Bistrot Centrale! All else fails, the city highlights like the Duomo is a direct Metro ride away anyway. However, do be careful that like many European train stations, this place is full of pickpockets and stalkers especially when the night falls. Nonetheless, even if you are not taking the trains here, I recommend go out of your way to see this gorgeous station! Since this is the station for all high-speed domestic and international trains (except the Paris-bound one that departs at Porta Garibaldi), going in or out of Milano Centrale's iconic canopy is an quintessential experience in the city for many people!

Came to this train station twice and even though I didn't know where to go a couple times, I never really felt lost. I could find things very easily and was able to ask for help whenever I needed it. The only thing I had a hard time finding was the Malpensa Express. If you're not from there, you don't realize that the train only comes on station 1 and 2. We waited for that number to come up on the board and ended up asking staff where it was. Also, they don't post where the trains are until 15 sometimes 10 mins before the train leaves. And they will leave with or without you. I didn't experience any late trains during my stay but have heard they can be really late. Make sure you stop by Mignon little cafe for a snack and coffee if you have time!

As a foreigner, I found the station super easy to navigate and well-staffed. We wanted to change our train tickets and were unable to do it online or by phone, so arrived early to the station. The lines were short and the staff were super helpful in getting us new tickets. I also really appreciated that there was shopping and places to sit, relax and grab a snack while we waited.

I had a great time here. Was on a layover to Florence from Paris but after they closed, while it was raining, I then had to wait till they re-opened around 8 AM. While I was waiting I met some good people, including a rambunctious young woman, we danced and kissed in the rain, had an early pizza and a soft drink then walked around a little bit and had some adventure. At first, I didn't like this place but I quickly grew on me. I read my book and shortly thereafter that night, 20 hours later I departed, and, yes, I would defiantly return. I plan on it.

On this visit to Milan, Gayle and I were only passing through (twice). The first time was to catch a connection to Varenna and the other was coming back to travel on to Monterosso al Mare (Cinque Terre). Stazione Milano Centrale is a tourist sight by itself. It's hugely monumental, sternly decorated, and matches its 19030s fascist-built roots And the art makes you feel that living a powerful central state is actually a good thing. Gayle and I particularly appreciated that we could change tracks on the same level and that thanks to the big electronic schedule sign, it was easy to know where we had to go. We also had some free time, which allowed us to wander around and watch the crowds (while closely guarding our stuff). Milan's fashion emphasis was in play with some of the clothing choices, bit electronic advertising billboards, and some really skinny young men and women who looked like they were models.

I affectionately refer to Centrale as the 'Temple to Travel'. This building is absolutely magnificent. From the exterior architecture to the interior marble staircases, columns, and abundance of relief detail throughout the structure. It's a grand building that people quickly pass through on their way somewhere. Take some time and look around. This building is amazing. Many modern details have been added to the building such as 'people movers' that take you from subway level to platform level making it easy to get your bags to the train. (By the way, the exit from the metro is always 'accesso libero'. No metro ticket needed to exit.) Train ticket machines are located one level below the platforms as well as a ticket / customer service office. There are a number of coffee shops, restaurants, and stores inside on may levels, including a grocery store one level up from the metro. The public restrooms are at one end and cost €1 to enter so have your coins handy. (To the left when looking at the building from the piazza) You can literally get anywhere in Europe from Centrale. For example, regional trains that make many stops along the way, fast trains to Rome and sleeper trains to Paris. I recommend you buy tickets on line, print them out and bring them with you - or download them to your phone and save a screen shot of them to show the conductor. There are electronic boards indicating the platform for arriving and departing trains at ground level, platform level and three departure boards are located inside security by the platforms. This building is a train hub, but it's also worthy of notice for it's architectural contribution to the Milanese landscape. Any visit to Milan deserves a stop at Centrale.

Milano Centrale is one crowded train station in the summer. There are some shops like Lush and Zara on the main level. There are the usual suspects lingering around the tickets machines...so beware of pickpocketers because they are watching your every move. Make sure you validate your ticket on the train platform at the yellow box before before boarding the train. The Trenitalia app provides good time table information. First class seats have power outlets and you are not seated with the masses which means peace, quiet, and space for your Italian train journey.

Huge beautiful train station but you can get freaked out if you don't understand the layout and how to get where you need to go. Busses from Linate airport depart & arrive on the back end of the building and busses to/ from Malpensa on the opposite side.,This is an enormous building. The best place to buy your ticket is ONLINE and just show the conductor the pdf ticket on your phone. How to find trains when departing: To take the trains you have to find the escalator UP, then go up twice (2 levels up) to get to the train platforms. How to exit after you arrive: take the escalator 2 tines (2 levels down to the street) How to read the info signs: first look for the train Number& Departure time (that's on your ticket) the last stop of the trains destination will show on the sign but may not display the city you are going to so just go by the train number. If you have reserved seats be sure to check the carriage/car number. For example : carriage 6 seat 22D. Lots of inexperienced travelers sit in their seat number but they are in the wrong carriage, do you may find someone sitting in your seat. Probably they're in the wrong carriage. Most twins that offer reserved seating will have signs on the platform that show you what number carriage will be there so you'll know where to stand and board the train. This lessens the clusterfuck you'll encounter at other smaller train stations. You'll see lots of inexperienced travelers scampering around dragging giant suitcases big enough to hold a body bag in frantically looking for the door to the train. This won't be you if you read my instructions. If you have time to kill the best thing to is take the elevator ( near Sephora ) up to the top floor (3rd floor) where it says Roadhouse restaurant. You'll end up in a quiet little cafe called MOKA where you can get coffee, fresh salad or sandwhich and a clear view of the train schedule board below and the all the tracks. The cafe is right above the train tracks so you can look at the whole place chill out and see the big picture. The schedule is all lit up and clearly labeled from your left to right by train number, departure time, final destination, delay if any,and track number. The track number lights up and appears when the train is ready to board. Notice all the tracks are numbered. Tracks are called binario. Your track number will pop up on the far right column labeled "bin" . The track number appears about 10 to 20 minutes before scheduled departure. "Retardo" (lol) means the train is delayed. The schedule also tells you how late the train will be. In Italy you can say "retardo" without sounding like an asshole. If arrive at the station early and have more than a half hour to kill...,find the Elevator to the Roadhouse Cafe and get a table at MOKA coffee shop next to it. Enjoy a cappuccino and study the train tracks , and where the track numbers are (you have a full of all the tracks from the cafe window ) then you'll know what direction to walk in when your track number pops up-/ and you won't be "retardo" Outside the station are taxis and buses that go to the airports. Good luck and enjoy Milano!!!

This is an awesome train station for tourists and probably for locals alike. Taxi's are available outside to the left (as you walk out of the train platform and down two escalators). There is also direct access to the local subway station so accessibility is a breeze! They have money changing on site, a place or two to get proper espresso, and a wonderful massive electronic sign to help you find which track houses your train! It's so much easier than standing in a train station with no signs, trying to decipher cryptic messages broadcast over the speaker, and wondering which track might hold the key to reaching your destination. On a positive note with some of those challenging experiences, even if you get on the wrong train (which I have!), you are still going somewhere fun in Italy! Life is an adventure! Anyway, back to our story. I've left and arrived from here numerous times and never had an issue. Once, a very elderly woman came up to someone in our party to politely and quietly ask for a handout. My companion donated a few coins to the cause and we went back to our conversation. A minute later, she was back, insistently informing us (in a dialect we didn't understand) that something was seriously wrong. We were like... uhh, did we insult her by not providing enough cash? She handed us a 1EU coin. We gave it back to her saying "please take it". She gave it back to us again. The pattern repeated. Finally, it dawned on us that perhaps something was up with this coin. It turned out to be a slug! It looked like a 1UE coin but it actually wasn't! Her 90+ year old eyes were much sharper than ours, even though every one of us was wearing glasses! Anyway, we quickly replaced the coin, apologized for the mistake, and completed our good deed for the day. I also tried Sfogliatelle for the first time at this train station. I was hungry with a five hour journey ahead and I wanted an espresso and something. I have to say, this pastry is similar to other Italian delicacies. It is the BEST.

I love Milano Centrale station. My fave train station in all of Italy. It's such a beautiful Art Deco ornate old building with stunning ceilings & it always has the best fashion ads showcased. Very Italian vogue. I love all the mosaic tile work throughout it's so gorgeous. However, I do not love how slick the floors & stairs can be. It's not the ideal place for dragging luggage in stilettos. Trust me, very bad idea, but it's a very good idea to check the weather b4 departing the train. I ended up changing into my flat heel lace up Italian knee boots. It's Italia! It's always about the fashion & SHOES! Lol I love that you see tons of beautiful fashion models coming & going & everyone traveling in tres chic style at this train station. Milano being a fashion capital, I can't see it being any other way. It's def the best train station for Haute Couture fashion people sightings. I think Instead of Milano Centrale it should be called "La Capitale Della Moda Milano Italia." In a perfect world, it would be so great if there were a direct stop from Milano Centrale to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Like a express stop to Italian boot paradise! "All Aboard! Last stop Prada!" Grazie! Prego!" Highly recommend.

What a beautiful station! Really impressive, visually, plus totally functional--can't beat it. You can catch the Frecciarosa (fast train) to Rome or Florence here...buy your tickets in advance the the prices are really reasonable.

Very busy, very crowded. If you don't know Italian its not easy finding out much. But the train got us where we needed to go. Just keep looking at board to see your train if not you will miss it. The english announcement, I couldn't hear very well. Once your train is up go through, don't wait for someone to tell you to get on train. Because that doesn't happen. You just get on. I was surprised by this, no one ever came to look at ticket besides when you enter to where all trains are. My hubby was happy about that. So if you have paper ticket validate it with yellow box and get on train. If you have on phone just get on train.

Beautiful train station that is well connected with the airport and the metro system. It is important to come here a bit early, since it takes a bit of time to move from point A to point B here. I was happy to find some reasonably-priced food and snacks options here!