How to get from Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore by train?

From Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore by train

To get from Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore in Milan and Lombardy, take the R train from Milan Central station to Domodossola station. Next, take the PE72 train from Domodossola station to S. Maria Maggiore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The train schedule from Milan Central may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Santa Maria Maggiore on the Moovit app.

169min
Train - R
Train - PE72PE72
Walk to Santa Maria Maggiore
Leaves from Milan Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Milan Central
  • 2
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Domodossola
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Domodossola
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - PE72PE72
    Wait for train
    PE72
    Locarno Fart
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S. Maria Maggiore
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to Santa Maria Maggiore
    Walk to
    Santa Maria Maggiore
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore by bus and train

To get from Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MXP2 train from Milan Central station to Malpensa Airport T1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 003 bus and finally take the PE72 train from Domodossola station to S. Maria Maggiore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The train schedule from Milan Central may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Santa Maria Maggiore on the Moovit app.

199min
Train - MXP2
Bus - 003003
Train - PE72PE72
Walk to Santa Maria Maggiore
Leaves from Milan Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Milan Central
  • 2
    Train - MXP2
    Wait for train
    MXP2
    Malpensa Airport T2
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malpensa Airport T1
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malpensa Airport - Terminal 1
    ID 0120680002
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 003003
    Wait for bus
    003
    Domodossola - Railway Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Domodossola - Railway Station
    ID 1030280023
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Domodossola
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PE72PE72
    Wait for train
    PE72
    Locarno Fart
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S. Maria Maggiore
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Maria Maggiore
    Walk to
    Santa Maria Maggiore
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore

The distance between Milan Central, Milan and Lombardy and Santa Maria Maggiore, Milan and Lombardy is approximately 142.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milan and Lombardy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore

To check the train schedule from Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Milan Central) and destination (Santa Maria Maggiore), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore by bus and train

To get from Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MXP2 train from Milan Central station to Malpensa Airport T1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 003 bus and finally take the PE72 train from Domodossola station to S. Maria Maggiore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The train schedule from Milan Central may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Santa Maria Maggiore on the Moovit app.

199min
Train - MXP2
Bus - 003003
Train - PE72PE72
Walk to Santa Maria Maggiore
Leaves from Milan Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Milan Central
  • 2
    Train - MXP2
    Wait for train
    MXP2
    Malpensa Airport T2
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malpensa Airport T1
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malpensa Airport - Terminal 1
    ID 0120680002
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 003003
    Wait for bus
    003
    Domodossola - Railway Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Domodossola - Railway Station
    ID 1030280023
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Domodossola
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PE72PE72
    Wait for train
    PE72
    Locarno Fart
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S. Maria Maggiore
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Maria Maggiore
    Walk to
    Santa Maria Maggiore
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Train line Milan - Domodossola, Train line Domodossola - Locarno FART.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore?

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Train line Malpensa Express | Malpensa Airport - Milano Central, Bus line 003, Train line Domodossola - Locarno FART.

  • Is there a direct train between Milan Central and Santa Maria Maggiore?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore?

    The R train line goes from Domodossola station near Milan Central in Milano to Domodossola station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Domodossola station near Santa Maria Maggiore in Milan and Lombardy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Milan Central to Santa Maria Maggiore by train?

    The total travel time between Milan Central in Milano and Santa Maria Maggiore in Milan and Lombardy by train is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Milan Central to get to Santa Maria Maggiore?

    Get on the R train from the Domodossola station near Milan Central in Milano.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Milan Central and Santa Maria Maggiore?

    Get off the train at the Domodossola station, which is closest to Santa Maria Maggiore in Milan and Lombardy.

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