BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS i got pickpocketed on the very first day with all my cash here in milan . we came from Zurich via train . since we had luggage with me and my husband decided to take the lift after we got down from the train the lift came after a while it had too many people I somehow fitted in with the help of a funny looking loud lady in her 50s who helped me find the lift , she was carrying something covered with plastic bag n called it fragile , meanwhile I had a purse sling bag and two suitcases since my husband could not get into the lift he left via stairs , the lift won't move for about 20 seconds then I see two ladies one pregnant saying she's suffocating to move out and one about 5 ft 4 inch athletic blond girl wearing silver active wear n black half jacket wants to move out too .and the lady who was next to me shouted fragile fragile Ina very funny way ! they left In a awkward way then lift moved . I reached the ground floor and our air bnb was rt across the road when we reached it i realised my sling bag was open and money gone , I recollected it was a ladies gang who planned to corner me in such a way . there was no one I could report to but I am writing this so it does not happen with anyone else as it terrified me more than the money loss on very first day of your trip 1 k euros . I was left cashless . PICKPOCKETERS RUINED MY TRIP BE CAREFUL read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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

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! read more

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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! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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When I stepped off the train and into the Milan train station, my husband and I were amazed by the size and grandeur of the train station. If it wasn't for all the crowds of people running about with over-sized suitcases you would feel as if you were in a museum. The ceilings are so high, you wouldn't be surprised if low clouds breezed in. There are many levels to the train station all which have a variety of clothing stores and cafes. For water, buy them out of the machines in the main station as you get onto or off the trains. In the main section, right after you hop of the train and are about to exit, don't pass up the information booth. You can get a great free map of Milan from there and they can point you in the right direction. The toilets are on a lower level and cost 1 EURO to get in. They aren't the cleanest in the world for pay toilets. There is a change machine on the back wall that can give you coins for 5 or 10 Euro bills. You can easily access the fantastic metro system from the train station. Just follow the signs down to the lower levels. You will want to buy tickets for the metro (ATM) from one of the ticket booths (or you can use a machine). This is definitely one of the best stations I have been in. read more

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This has been my stomping grounds the last 2 weeks. I come through here twice a day while making day trips throughout Italy on their fast trains. The station can seem very hectic at times but it's a hub for buses, subways and trains coming in and out of Milan so it's bound to be a bit busy. There are a few cafes and stores here that are of interest so here are some pointers from me to you. Trains out of Milan - Purchase from machines only if you know exactly what station you are stopping at. They are not owned by the station and they will not give you a refund if you make a mistake. If you're unsure you should go directly to the TrenItalia line and purchase from the counter Phone - There is a Windmobile in the lower level or basement. You can purchase a sim with 20 euros on it if you brought your phone and want to avoid roaming and long distance charges. You will need an unlocked phone. Bus and Metro - Tickets can be purchased from the Hudson News or you can go to the basement and purchase from the Metro station counter. It doesn't have the hours of Hudson News. I prefer getting the 10 use pass but you can get individual tickets. Remember to swipe them on the buses and you can't avoid it on the subway. Map - There is an information booth where the TrenItalia trains leave. Go there for a map instead of shelling out 3 to 4 euros at Hudson News or the smoke or tabacchi shops. The station is a tad dirty crowded at times but small enough that maneuvering is not difficult and you wont get lost. Everyone is pretty helpful and if you look around you might find the nicer cafe. If you walk outside it can look a little hectic but ask around inside to see your best option of getting from A to B. I think that's it for now. I will update you if I come across anything else that might be useful. read more

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!!! read more

Wow this station is something. Its big, beautiful and easy to navigate. The architecture of the station and terminals is well thought off. The place is a little away from the major attraction so if you are walking its quite a bit of a walk to the Duomo and the mall. There are also a lot of junkies (bums) sitting in front of the station so be careful. I also used they baggage drop of and it was great to leave our bags at the station and pick them up later. On a separate note beware of these group of women/ men who hang on to the ticket machine. They will normally occupied the machine nearer to the entrance. Waiting to snatch your changes or offer to buy ticket for you. The machine is easy and can be used in many luggages so do it yourself. read more

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I don't know how else you can compare a train station, but this place was awesome. I am a huge fan of the architecture that is located throughout the main train terminals.... and one of the funniest things is to stop and look at all the people looking up at the main train board which tells them what platform to go to. They all look like they snapped their necks and are watching their favorite TV show. Very easy to get around, a bunch of people around to help you.... along with a bunch of pan handlers that will try to get you to buy a bunch of cheap toys. Be mindful of that. If you don't speak Italian and you're trying to use the computers to buy your rail tickets, someone might approach you and help you out, however, don't be surprised if they are asking for Euros after that. read more

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One of the larger and nicer trains stations we stopped at in Italy. We took both train and bus to the station separate instances. You can also transfer to the metro here. We took the train here from Florence. Due to the delays in Florence, we were in a huge rush to catch the connecting train to Milan Malpensa before the last train at 11:25pm. The trains are all on one floor, and so are the ticket booths, so thankfully we made the 10 minute layover (bought tickets, sprinted with our 40 lb check in luggage). What a rush. We sat here down for dinner here at McDonald's. Finding a McDonald's right off the beautiful staircase was so randomly funny. I didn't get a chance to explore much but from the brief times we spent here, I wish we could have taken the time to respect and admire the architecture of the station. Beautiful! read more

Beautiful building, just as everyone says. It is quite large, but well organized consisting of many shops, restaurants and stunning architecture. This particular station is very easy to navigate for buying tickets, finding your train and platform. There are plenty of staff selling tickets and giving information in a variety of languages. They have long distance train tickets here (which are not that cheap) but also trains to many destinations within Italy (such as venice) for as little as 60 Euros. Nearby there is not much, connecting metros, trams and some office buildings but to see the duomo or other milan places you have to leave central station. A 48 hour metrocard is a mere 8.25 Euro and can be used if you are traveling within Milan city limits for unlimited usage, good idea if you are staying for the weekend. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Definitely one of the most beautiful trai station in Italy! Here you can catch trains that pretty much will tak you in each part of the State, from Freccie ( fast trains) to regions and local trains. Italo trains also stop here and connect Milan to Venice, Turin, the south of Italy and much more. You also have direct trains to Malpensa international airport which are super convenient! There are plenty of food options as well, I highly recommend Spontini which is a little pizza and facaccia bar at the extreme right corner where you can taste fresh made pizza and focaccia for less than 5 Euros! The station is really safe as well, there were plenty of soldiers and police officers while I was there. read more

First time in Italy and I do not speak Italian but was able to navigate around the station very easily. Was able to purchase my train ticket to Roma, grab a bite to eat, and find and board my train with no assistance. Signage in train station was great, even for those who don't speak the language. read more

Milano Centrale is huge, as in length and depth, unsure of how many floors the station has, I just know I went up a flight to get to my train. There is a lot going on here, from shopping, to eating, to people watching. The station is clean, and easy to navigate which is a plus when you are not from the area. Again, there is art and detail to the building, its more than just a train station, it has beauty all around it, take a second to look up and at the walls before rushing to your train. My train tickets were mailed to me while in the States and everyone I had met said "Make sure to validate your ticket!!" but when I spoke to 3 different ticket agents they said my tickets where fine. Arrived at the train station 20 minutes before my train was to leave, that gave me amble amount of time to find my gate & platform needed to take the train to Venice. read more

once in milano centrale, access to bus and subway is readily available to travel efficiently throughout milan...also, airport shuttle buses lined up across the street for about 10€ to milan-malpensa airport... shuttle bus was easiest method of transportation to and from airport...milan central station had the best network of transportation...plenty of taxi drivers and each cab experience was far better than rest of italy...honest and straight up about cab fare...10€ minimum to pay by credit card or pay meter rate by cash...one disturbing fact about train travel in italy...if you literally want to leave your mark in italy, use the restroom on the train...many trains have a toilet, but a hole straight down to the tracks of italy on a speeding train... read more

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I was living an ocean away... couchpotatoing (YES i made it into a verb... SUE me ) and channel surfing (they should make it an Olympic specialty), when i came across an ICE BREAKERS (great candy) commercial and just about jumped on my seat kicking my popcorns all over the floor... "THAT IS MY BELOVED CENTRAL STATION IN MILAN!!!"... i got teased for a good 15 minutes on how it was "impossible to have a US commercial set in Italy"... "MUST be Central Station in NYC"... I have practically lived and breathed this station my entire life (from when those trains left for the South with no guarantee on a timely arrival to the switch to the frecciarossa)... i would reckon those metallic pillars ANYWHERE!!! Thanks to the Almighty Google-San i was proved right! This station was built during the Fascist era (few know that there used to be an underground platform departing for infamous German destinations)... i still remember (and incredibly miss) the female speaker who would use an annoyed/bored tone day after day, train after train to make those announcements we so desperately needed to know (which platform to rush to to hop on the right train). The "recent" renovations have not really been proven time savvy but are esthetically somewhat pleasing (apart from those kiosk and the continuous solicitation). The trains are fairly on schedule and the departures and arrivals are seldomly regional, mostly national with a discreet ammount of international options. There are countless self-ticketing stands as well as many humanly-operated ticket counters. With a bit of luck and the help of hand gestures and written destinations, the right ticket will be issued in a relatively timely manner. read more

This station is, as has been said many times before, located in an immense and beautifully designed building with intricate architectural details and high ceilings. You might be interested to learn that its design was based on Union Station in Washington D.C. and that the building was completed in the 1930s. There are 24 tracks here and it is one of the main hubs of Italy and Europe, where trains remain a popular and convenient mode of transportation.. so it generates a great deal of people traffic at an average of well over 300,000 passengers a day. This makes Central Station prime real estate for pickpockets, who remain prevalent in much of Europe. Keep a close eye on your things and stay aware of your environment. I visited this station numerous times while taking a nearly 1 month summer course in Milan.. to visit Lake Como, Florence, Venice, and to get to/from Milan Malpensa airport by express rail since taxis are ridiculously expensive and notoriously unreliable in most major cities of Italy. While you can easily purchase tickets at many counters there, I would strongly recommend you purchase your tickets in advance to save money. I bought a multi-day pass to use when traveling further to the more expensive destinations like Venice or Florence and purchased single tickets for the closer/cheaper destinations like Lake Como. I also had the Skyteam Europe Pass, which sometimes made flights with KLM/Air France/Alitalia cheaper because I could bring 2 pieces of luggage and spend less time getting to my destination. And if you have a base in Europe to leave your luggage, budget airlines like EasyJet, Ryan Air, and Vueling may be cheaper. Do your research! read more

Three stars for the great architecture plus access to the local metro to go around Milan. Metro trains are at the bottom level. The bad is there are no restrictions on smoking which if you are a non smoker is a very bad thing. Station reeks of smoke in general since it is an enclosed area unless you are at the end of platforms. Cigarette butts all thrown on tracks by people, not a good thing either. Might not know the platform the train departs from ahead of time, in some cases details are posted on the TVs just 15 minutes before departure. If you are used to Swiss stations you might feel this is really crazy! Kids will need to be careful with the escalators. read more

Architecture! You can shop, eat, buy tickets, go to the pharmacy, and probably do a lot more here. This station is clean and there are lots of maps and signs to subway or Italo/Trenitalia trains. Use them and you won't have a problem navigating. Note, if you get really lost, there is a Customer Service booth that can help direct you or help you to translate train timetables. I'm a fan! read more

Many years ago, the first time I came to Milan I arrived to Milano Centrale and was impressed by its size and architecture. Now that I live here I still find myself looking at the beautiful ceilings everytime I pass by. A couple of months ago we even took a very interesting guided tour of the station in which we learned cool facts and the history of this huge fascist building, a mix of liberty and art deco styles. The internal areas of the station were remodelled just a couple of years ago. Although the remodelling cleaned up most of the structure and brought back some of its artistic value, the modernisation of the ticket offices, the removal of the waiting rooms, the addition of tons of shops, restaurants, escalators and advertising everywhere make it seem now "a shopping center in which trains accidentally come and go" (phrase I read somewhere in the internet) and I couldn't agree more. It is easy to get lost in this maze of shops, restaurants and the few floor maps you will find are impossible to figure out. Even while admiring the wonderful architecture of this place, be careful of gypsies and pickpockets, and try not to come here at late hours of the night, as most train stations, it's not really safe. read more

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The Milano Centrale Railway station is an experience not to be missed. You may encounter some beggars and vagrants around the outer perimeter of the property, but there is little the train station itself can do about that. Once inside you will find plenty of shopping options. There is a very robust security presence inside and outside. Everyone I spoke to was very nice and approachable. There is a very sleek and metropolitan McDonald's inside the station, one of the cleanest and nicest McDonald's you will ever visit - for an American it is an interesting experience. I normally don't eat at McDonald's but it is definitely worth taking a look. Be sure to catch a picture of the big apple outside of the station! Arrive early and be sure to confirm your platform number and you will have a great experience. read more

A massive hub, without the disheveled look of many other central stations in Italy. On the plus, the eating options are top notch, really. On the East side you have two traditional cafe/pastry shops, while on the first floor and upstairs you can find a good number of solid sit-down places, with Bistrot Central being my favorite. During the holidays they also have a whole section dedicated to traditional and regional products, I think it's worth visiting just to enjoy the view. From Centrale you can jump on two subway lines, plus a lot of regional trains, including the infamous Malpensa Express - not as fast as the one from Cadorna, but it does the job. During the Expo they've tightened the security (which is good) but created longer lines to get to the tracks. It's not the end of the world, but expect to find a busy station during peak time. And if you have to go to the Expo, just take the green line to Cadorna and jump on the red line from there, it's the fastest route. Interesting bit for the Americans out there, the original blueprint was modeled after the Union Station in D.C., although the fascist influence corrupted the original idea. It's not Grand Central either, but it does make an impression, all the while working with surprising efficiency for Italy. read more

Milano Centrale FS - View of the station from the Gallia - Train Stations Near Me - Milan, Michigan

I was in awe of this place when we arrived from Venice! It's HUGE! I've never seen a train station that was so beautiful and the architecture is amazing. It's worth visiting even if you aren't traveling by train. The station is not in the best neighborhood, so keep that in mind when exiting. It's also not really within walking distance to the major sites, so you may want to hop on the metro or take a taxi. As with all of the train stations I encountered in Italy, be careful of scammers. There are young girls lurking near the ticket machines that will pick your pockets, steal your change or "help" you buy a ticket. You don't need their assistance, even if you are totally clueless. All of the ticket machines are available in English (and other languages) and are very easy to use. These girls may purchase an overly expenisve and unnecessary ticket for you, or demand money for helping you. Just avoid them or go to a ticket booth if you really need help. This is also the best place to catch transportation to Malpensa (or Linate). I took a shuttle bus, which was 10 euros and offered free wifi. The buses line up in front of the station and leave frequently. I believe that the shuttles to Linate (and Bergamo) were only 5 euros. read more