Travel by train from Milan to Piacenza
The average journey from Milan to Piacenza takes on average 1 h 30 min. Around 346 trains depart a day from Milan to Piacenza. The average price is $10.64, and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around $7.29.
Milan and Piacenza are well connected; direct connections leave from Milano Centrale and Milano Rogoredo and are made by Frecciarossa or Italo trains, Intercity and Trenitalia fast regional trains, and Trenord regional trains.
Frecciarossa, by Trenitalia: the fastest and most expensive trains. Inside Frecciargento trains you will have free Wi-Fi, reserved seating and places to store your luggage. From Premium Class, there is an on-board welcome service offering snacks and hot and cold drinks, served at your seat.
Italo: This is the other train company you can cover your trip with.
On the Italo train you will have free Wi-Fi, and when it comes to your choice of seats, you can choose from the following alternatives, listed from cheapest to most expensive:
- Smart: you will find a snack area, where you will find convenient vending machines to buy espresso coffee, cold drinks and snacks.
- Prima: the seats are wider and more comfortable and you can take advantage of the free Italo welcome service with snacks, coffee and drinks, served directly to your seat.
- Club Executive: you have a dedicated entrance to the train, to skip the lines, you can sit in comfortable seats and if you choose the Lounge, you will travel in a private environment. Food service is always available to you, items are served directly to your seat. Personal 9" screens available at your seat to enjoy all the exclusive entertainment content of the on-board portal and surf the internet for free.
Intercity: fixed-price, equipped with power and light sockets at the seat, a bathroom with a changing table, coat hooks near the window, ample space for large luggage, bike seats and e-bike charging sockets, wheelchair disabled seat and companion seat (equipped toilet).
With Trenitalia and Trenord regional trains, the travel time is considerably longer, but it can be a significant savings and does not need to be booked in advance. You will not have WiFi service or seat choice options.
Piacenza offers a plethora of interesting activities to satisfy every type of traveler. Piacenza's medieval architecture is something not to be missed: the city boasts the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and its stunning facade, as well as numerous other churches and ruins. If it's art that intrigues you, then make a stop at Palazzo Farnese, where several works of art by artists such as Raphael and Correggio are preserved.
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