By Train

By Train

Milan's central station (Stazione Centrale), 3 km (2 mi) northwest of the Duomo, is one of Italy's major passenger-train hubs, with frequent direct service within the region to Como, Bergamo, Brescia, Sirmione, Pavia, Cremona, and Mantua. Currently being renovated, the entrances move around, so allow for some extra time here. For general information on trains and schedules, as well as online ticket purchase, visit the Web site of the Italian national railway, FS (892021. www.trenitalia.com). The automated telephone line requires that you speak Italian, but the Web site has an English version.

Electronically-purchased tickets should be printed out at machines in the station and then stamped by one of the machines at the track's head.