A day from Milan
Day trips from Milan
Lake Como an hour away, the Verona of Romeo and Juliet, Turin and Bologna by high-speed train and Venice for an intense day: Milan is one of the best bases for exploring northern Italy.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
An hour or so away
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ItalyLake Como
Colourful villages such as Bellagio and Varenna, villas with gardens and boats crossing the lake between the mountains.
What to see in Lake Como -
ItalyVerona
The Roman arena, Juliet’s balcony and an old town beside the Adige, just over an hour away by high-speed train.
What to see in Verona -
ItalyTurin
Arcaded squares, the Egyptian Museum and the Mole Antonelliana, an hour away by high-speed train.
What to see in Turin -
ItalyBologna
Porticoes that are a World Heritage Site, medieval towers and Italy’s most famous cuisine, an hour away by train.
What to see in Bologna
For a long day
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ItalyVenice
The canals, St Mark’s and the Rialto Bridge, about two and a half hours away by high-speed train.
What to see in Venice -
ItalyCinque Terre
Five colourful villages above the sea, about three hours away. Better to stay the night if you can.
What to see in Cinque Terre
Frequently asked questions
What day trips can you take from Milan?
Lake Como, Verona, Turin and Bologna, an hour or so away; and Venice or the Cinque Terre for a long day.
How do you get to Lake Como from Milan?
By train to Como or Varenna, in about an hour, and from there by boat between the lakeside villages.
Can you visit Venice from Milan in a day?
Yes, it is about two and a half hours by high-speed train. It makes for an intense day, but you can see the essentials.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
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