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[DLLJK]

what are some good destinations from milan by train to other eurepeon cities

[Buenchico]

(2-part post):

Let's start with an important link. All European rail timetables are incorporated into a single site (in English) courtesy of the German state railway, Deutsche Bahn. Plan all your travel here:
http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en

Going south from Milan, Genoa is about 75 miles away. There are direct rail services, with the journey taking about 1.5 to 2 hours. Genoa is often thought of as an industrial city but it's got a wonderful historic heart and some great shopping and restaurants. You can also take the cheap, frequent rail services along the coast to explore the Italian Riviera and delightful towns like Rapallo.

Further south, or south-east, there's Bologna (direct trains, about an hour and three quarters), Pisa (direct or change at Genoa, typically around 4 hours) and Rome (direct, around 4 to 5 hours).

To the east, you've got Venice (direct trains, about two and three quarter hours), Trieste (direct or change at Venice, typically around 5 hours), Ljublana (Slovenia, typically 3 changes and around 10 hours) or Zagreb (Croatia, typically 2 or 3 changes, around 10 hours).

[Buenchico]

South-west from Milan, you can go to Nice (France, with a few direct trains taking around 5 hours) or continue to Marseille (France,1 or 2 changes, around 8 or 9 hours).

To the west, there's Turin (direct trains, around an hour and three quarters).

Travelling further west, your journey is slowed by the Alps. The next major city in that direction is Lyon (France, 1 change, around 6 hours). However, there are fast direct services to Paris (around 7 hours).

Going north from Milan takes you across the Alps to Switzerland. The service to Bern (direct or 1 change) takes around 4 hours. From Milan to Zurich also takes around 4 hours, with some direct trains.

If you require further information just post again. Alternatively, get hold of a copy of the Thomas Cook Rail Map of Europe (which has been my main source of reference for this post).

Chris

[lafrancaise]

You say by train but there are a lot of Ryanair flights from Milan. They may be cheaper than the train