Starting your holiday in the Italian Lakes by train in Milan is a very sensible choice. With two international airports but more importantly an international train station, Milan is the perfect place to begin your travels.
I often find it hard to believe how easy it is to travel from Milan to the Italian lakes by train. The contrast of the buzz of the city and the peace and tranquility of the lakes in such close proximity never stops surprising me. From Milan Centrale or Garibaldi stations, in just 1 hour and 20 minutes, you can be relaxing at your villa in the Italian lakes. Our best Italian lakes villas by train are located on the western shores of Lake Maggiore, and not only benefit from being so easily connected to Milan but also allow for some serious car-free exploring using the incredibly efficient regional rail service, which skirts the shores of the lake. Of course, there are also numerous boat services which link the towns and villages of Lake Maggiore too. Being liberated from your car really couldn’t be easier!
If traveling by train in Italy, we always recommend booking tickets in advance at Trainline. Here you can opt for a e-ticket to store on your phone and help the environment too, by going paper-free. Trainline also allows you to see all rail operators on a route and easily compare journey times, routes and prices.
Villa Ermelinda – Italian Lakes villa by train
This luxury Italian Lakes villa is situated on Lake Maggiore and offers a host of facilities including a private swimming pool heated by solar panels, a wellness area, gymnasium, table tennis table and table football. It offers you every possible creature comfort guests could wish for during your stay.
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How to get to Villa Ermelinda by train:
- Milan Porta Garibaldi – Baveno
- 1hr 32mins direct
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Adult fare: ÂŁ8.04
Apartment Manzoni – Italian Lakes apartment by train
This 18th century Italian Lakes 2 bedroom apartment takes inspiration from the years the owner spent living in India, South America and the Middle East. It is a newly renovated oasis of calm on the oldest street in Lesa on Lake Maggiore. Everything has been installed recently and inside you’ll find fresh, white linens and a designer Italian kitchen waiting for you.
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How to get to Apartment Manzoni by train:
- Milan Porta Garibaldi – Lesa
- 1hr 17mins direct
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Adult fare: ÂŁ7.04
Villa Lesa – Italian Lakes villa by train
This is a stunning 2 bedroom villa in the delightful lakeside village of Lesa on Lake Maggiore. Occupying one wing of a large country house, it boasts its own private terrace but is also set in mature gardens, a small part of which guests are welcome to enjoy.
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How to get to Villa Lesa by train:
- Milan Porta Garibaldi – Lesa
- 1hr 17mins direct
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Adult fare: ÂŁ7.04
Apartment Olga – Italian Lakes apartment by train
Apartment Olga is a traditionally furnished two bedroom Pallanza apartment rental, situated in a stunning palazzo. Located on the lakeside in the picturesque lakeside town of Pallanza, it’s within walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants as well as tennis courts and a swimming pool. It’s an ideal base for exploring the area.
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How to get to Apartment Olga by train:
- Milan Centrale – Verbania-Pallanza
- 1 hr 16 mins direct
- Trenord
- Adult Fare: ÂŁ8.36
If you have any questions or would like more information on our Italian villas and apartments by train throughout Italy, please get in touch with the Bookings For You team or check our full guide to train travel in Italy, including tips on buying tickets and booking seats here.