Is Milan close to Tuscany?

Tuscany is roughly 185 miles south of Milan and 175 miles north of Rome. For travelers heading to this picture-perfect part of Italy by plane, international airports in Florence and Pisa are closest.



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When it comes to deciding which city is better in the case of Florence and Milan, it really depends on what you are looking for. Florence is known for its art and history, while Milan is Italy's business hub. Both Florence and Milan are among the best cities in Italy and living in each comes with its pros and cons.

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Tuscany is made up of ten provinces: Florence, Arezzo, Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato and Siena. Any town you'll be in will be listed essentially under one of these provinces which are the political sub-divisions of the Region of Tuscany and you can see them in this map.

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Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast are separated by a considerable distance, and due to both geography and topography are not the easiest destinations in Italy to connect directly. Accordingly, many travelers will break up the journey with time in Rome or Naples.

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Milan has been recognized as one of the world's four fashion capitals. Many of the most famous luxury fashion brands in the world have their headquarters in the city, including: Armani, Prada, Versace, Moschino, Valentino and Zegna.

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The Most Beautiful Cities in Italy
  • Lucca.
  • Lecce.
  • Rome.
  • Verona.
  • Venice.
  • Syracuse.
  • Siena.
  • Ravenna.


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Milan has been recognized as one of the world's four fashion capitals. Many of the most famous luxury fashion brands in the world have their headquarters in the city, including: Armani, Prada, Versace, Moschino, Valentino and Zegna.

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Where to base yourself in Tuscany
  • Florence. Florence is by far Tuscany most popular destination, regarded as the birthplace of Renaissance. ...
  • Siena. ...
  • Lucca. ...
  • Arezzo. ...
  • San Gimignano. ...
  • Pitigliano. ...
  • Pienza. ...
  • Chianti Wine Region.


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You really need a whole week to see a good chunk of Tuscany. However, if you can stay longer, this itinerary can be extended to two weeks by adding on days in Lucca, Cinque Terre and Rome.

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The southern shore of Lake Como is just 32 miles (51 km) from Milan. This iconic Italian lake draws visitors from around the world, and with good reason.

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The distance from Florence to Milan is 190 miles and many high-speed trains make the trip in just 1 hour and 40 minutes.

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The train from Milan to Rome usually takes 3 hours and 32 minutes but can take just 2 hours and 45 minutes on the fastest services. As this is such a popular route with locals and tourists alike, there are around 57 direct trains running from Milan to Rome every day.

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Milan's signature dish Surrounded by rice fields, it's no wonder that Milan's most iconic dish is risotto alla Milanese. This quintessential dish consists of creamy, golden, slow-cooked rice prepared with white rice, butter, onions, beef marrow, and a healthy dose of Parmigiano cheese.

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Milan is a cosmopolitan metropolis with a European flair, and is considered one of the world's fashion and design capitals, a city of trendsetters and trailblazers. It is also a strategic financial centre at the international level, so much so that the Italian stock exchange is based here.

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A day trip from Rome to visit the best of the Tuscany Region. Spend a day exploring the best Medieval Tuscan cities; Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and tour the windy roads of the Chianti wine region in the comfort of a minivan including wine tasting in a local winery and lunch.

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