We are staying in Venice as our last destination in a trip between Christmas and January 3rd.

Our flight from Milan leaves at 5:40 on the evening of Jan. 3.

Is it safe to take a train that morning, or do we need to plan on staying in Milan on the night of the 2nd?

Thanks!

I think you should be OK going in the morning. A Eurostar leaves at 10:22am and arrives in Milano at 13:05. This is probably the train for you, but there are other slower ones leaving later that day. Just factor in enough time to arrive at the airport around 2:40 pm (recommended 3 hrs prior to flight time as per the airlines...not my ideal, but hey...)
Happy travels!

It's safe as long as there is no transportation strike. Hey -- it could happen...it did happen for us when we were supposed to return from Venice on Nov 25. Trains and buses were on strike from 9-1 and planes were on strike from 12-4. We had to stay an extra day. Just pay attention to news leading up to your departure to be safe (i.e. learn from our mistake).

Thanks so much for the input!

Hi ! The issue of a sciopero (strike in Italian) did cross my mind, but I understand that essential services are not allowed to strike during the Christmas/New Year(or any major holiday, for that matter) timeframe. This rule is a result of the massive air/rail/bus strikes that paralyzed the nation some 10 or so years ago. As a result, strikes must be announced 2 weeks in advance on all major forms of communication (watch the local news), and the threat of a strike is often used (vice actually following through with it). So, I am really confident that you won't suffer a strike at that time.