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The 15 Best Day Trips from Milan

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Milan, Italy, led by Turin, Genoa, Verona. The closest is Novara, about 50 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Milan at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Turin125 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Genoa119 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Verona141 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Brescia80 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Parma116 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Reggio nell'Emilia142 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Circoiscrizione II130 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Circoiscrizione VIII128 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Circoiscrizione III130 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Circoiscrizione V127 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Bergamo45 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Circoiscrizione VI123 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Piacenza60 km SE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Novara44 km W50 minHalf-day trip
Circoiscrizione IV129 km W2 hrFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Milan

  1. 1

    Turin, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km west of Milan3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Castello del Borgo Medioevale.

  2. 2

    Genoa, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south of Milan3 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Verona, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km east of Milan4 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Brescia, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km east of Milan2 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Parma, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south-east of Milan3 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-east of Milan4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Circoiscrizione II, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km west of Milan4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Circoiscrizione VIII, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km west of Milan4 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Circoiscrizione III, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km west of Milan4 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Circoiscrizione V, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km west of Milan4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Bergamo, Italy

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km north-east of Milan1 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Circoiscrizione VI, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km west of Milan3 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Piacenza, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south-east of Milan2 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Novara, Italy

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km west of Milan1 hr 40 min round trip
  15. 15

    Circoiscrizione IV, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km west of Milan4 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Milan to Turin

A realistic pace for Turin, 125 km from Milan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Milan
  2. 09:25Arrive in Turin (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Castello del Borgo Medioevale
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Turin
  6. 15:25Head back to Milan
  7. 17:20Home in Milan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Milan?
The best day trips from Milan are Turin, Genoa, Verona, Brescia, Parma. The closest is Novara, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Milan?
Novara is the closest, 44 km west of Milan, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Milan?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Milan: Novara (50 min), Bergamo (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Milan for a day out?
Turin is the largest city in day-trip range, 125 km west of Milan and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Milan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Reggio nell'Emilia at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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