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The Milan city card

Free public transport, free exclusive activities and unmissable discounts for the city's main attractions, free or discounted admission to major attractions.

Promotions for access to major attractions, an exclusive welcome drink on the Navigli , guided tours and unforgettable city tours.

Free public transport for as long as you need it

The Milan Pass is valid as a ticket for all public transport in the city, without any limits : so you save time and money!

Audio guide and maps to discover the best in the city

Your pass includes an extensive audio guide of Milan and paper and interactive maps to discover every corner of the city.

What the Milan Pass includes

Milan pass full or milan pass light: choose your way to discover milan.

Everyone has their own way of discovering a city, especially if it offers endless opportunities like Milan.

That is why we have created two different proposals to meet your every need.

If you are looking for a city card that allows you unlimited use of all city public transport , choose Milan Pass Light and you will also get exclusive discounts for major sights and tourist experiences.

If you are looking for the perfect tool to fully experience the spirit of the city, choose Milan Pass Full : a card with different solutions, to fulfil all your desires, be it a city tour on the Citysightseeing , the iconic red double-decker bus, or free entry to Milan’s most important attractions , such as the Duomo, La Scala Theatre and the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, and exclusive tours to discover the Milanese metropolis.

Save time and money

Discover milan in the most convenient way.

Enjoying Milan has never been so simple and convenient! With the Milan Pass you not only have unlimited access to all public transport , but you can enjoy unique experiences tailored to your desires. Take advantage of special discounts to enjoy the main attractions, from art galleries to historical museums, from boutiques to sophisticated food and wine experiences. Milan Pass is the key to exploring the best of the city, saving precious time and money . Don’t settle: live Milan like a local!

Everything Milan has to offers a single card

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Open all the doors of milan.

There are cities you visit and cities you live. Milan is undoubtedly among the latter. From historical treasures to the most innovative experiences, everything becomes accessible with a single, practical pass that allows you to use all public transport without limits and live the most authentic experiences… those reserved for those with the right key!

Don’t wait a second longer : get your Milan Pass Light now and dive deep in the vibrant heart of Milan.

THE ZANI GROUP: 70 years of experience

A network at your disposal.

Active since 1951, the Zani Group has developed unparalleled experience in the touristic sector in Milan. Through the companies that are part of the Group, it offers its customers services such as tour operators, travel agencies and car services.

For this reason, with Milan Pass we can offer you a range of opportunities and experiences that no other operator can guarantee under the same conditions. Experience, presence in the area and plurality of services make Milan Pass Light the perfect solution for your needs .

The Milan Pass by Zani Viaggi Srl – Largo Cairoli, 18 – 20121 Milano (Italy) P.IVA 02594070167

Priority Purchase Malpensa Express and Orio Shuttle

Arriving by plane? Simplify the organization of your trip to Milan! Together with your Milan Pass, purchase the tickets to Malpensa Express train or Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport shuttle bus.

10% discount on the San Siro Stadium museum tickets

Feel the history of football with a visit to the San Siro Stadium and its museum: discover the historic Meazza, home of two of the greats of Italian football, AC Milan and Inter Milan.

10% discount on the Hop on – Hop off Sightseeing open buses

The favourite way to enjoy the city by thousands of visitors: the ride on the iconic open-top buses will let you discover the unmissable places of Milan in complete comfort, with the possibility of getting off to explore your favourite spots.

10% discount on the Navigli Canal Cruise

Discover Milan from a new point of view, through its canals, to the design of which Leonardo da Vinci also contributed. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Navigli and Darsena, with multilingual commentary.

10% discount for the La Scala Opera House tour and the museums of Milan

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the city with a special discount to access the iconic La Scala Opera House, on a fascinating guided tour, and the most important museums in Milan.

10% discount on the Zani Viaggi day trips and tours

Guided tours, day trips and short excursions outside the city: with your Milan Pass Light you are entitled to an exclusive discount to participate in all Zani Viaggi’s proposals to discover Milan and its surroundings.

Interactive and paper map

Get lost in the streets of the city centre, along the cobbled alleys, but always find your way with our maps, both in interactive digital and paper versions: the fundamental tools for experiencing the city!

Audioguide of Milan

Listen to the city history in a new and immersive way, with our audio guide: over 20 hours of audio content to discover history, places of interest and anecdotes of this incredible metropolis.

Welcome drink on the Navigli Canals

Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Milanese nightlife that animates the Navigli district: with your Milan Pass Light a glass of Prosecco awaits you at the After Pier , one of the coolest places on the Alzaia Naviglio Grande.

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Main contents, how to get around milan by public transport .

Milan’s public transportation system connects the most important areas of the city and more.

Get our iconic map

Our map shows the whole metro network and the rail lines. If you still don’t have one, get it here .

Pay contactless as you go

Use your contactless bank card to travel on metro and surface lines.

• No extra costs , the cheapest fare is applied
• No queue to buy tickets
• Please note: contactless payment is only accepted on ATM transport services

The system will automatically calculate the right fare for your journey (after 4 journeys the daily fare is applied). Read here for further information.

Buy tickets and plan your journey from our mobile app

Atm official app lets you plan your journey and buy tickets by credit card, PayPal or Satispay. You can also check the timetables, the routes and the waiting times in real time of all our surface lines and the current status of metro service.

Tickets to buy to travel in and around Milan

• 2,20€ ticket. Valid 90 minutes
• Daily ticket. Valid 24 hours, 7,60€
• 3 days ticket. 15,50€
• Carnet 10 tickets. 19,50€

These tickets (Mi1-Mi3 fare zones) are valid on metro lines, buses, trams, trolleybuses and are also accepted on S lines (suburban railways). You can also reach Rho Fiera on line M1 (consider the S lines as an alternative) and Assago Forum on line M2.

Where to buy tickets

Tickets can be purchased from the automatic machines located in all metro stations or at any authorised resellers ( find here the list ). You can also buy a ticket via ATM official app (read here how to validate it) or sending an SMS to 48444. 

To the city centre from Linate airport by metro line M4

The new metro line M4 connects the city centre with Linate airport.

How to reach Rho exhibition center

You can take the metro line M1 and get off at Rho Fieramilano terminal station. Alternatively, you can take the suburban S5, S6 or S11 lines from one of Milan railway stations (Porta Venezia, Porta Garibaldi or Repubblica). Either way, the Mi1-Mi3 fare is valid. If you have an urban travel pass, a 1,70€ integration is needed. You can load it on your electronic card at the automatic machines located in all metro stations or at any authorised resellers

How to reach the Assago Forum

Take the metro line M2 and get off at Assago Forum terminal station. The Mi1-Mi3 fare is valid. If you have an urban travel pass, a 1,70€ integration is needed here too.   

How to reach Milan Convention Centre (MiCo) 

Take the metro line M 5 and get off at Portello .   

How to reach San Siro stadium

To reach the stadium get off at Lotto (interchange station between lines M1 and M5 ) or San Siro Stadio terminal station (on line M5) . 

Special travel services

In this section you will find information on the service reserved for the transport of passengers with motor, hearing and visual disabilities. 

Stop driving and travel with us 

Leave your car in the car parks connected to the metro stations and proceed your journey by public transport. Check the parking lots and the payment options .

Search, unlock, ride: experience Milan’s bike sharing

Bikemi service allows you to move around the city with traditional, electric and child seat bikes. It's all done with the app. See how it works at https://bikemi.com/en  

Bicycle or scooter rider?

ATM allows travelers to carry their own bicycle or electric scooter free of charge on the metro and some tramway lines in order to promote sustainable mobility. Find out more here . 

Night buses

Did you miss the last metro ride? Don’t worry! A night service is operated by buses during the night hours within Milan urban area ( download  the map ). A Mi1-Mi3 ticket is required to get on board (standard 2,20€ ticket, daily pass, carnet, etc.).   

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How to Use the Milan Metro: Quick & Easy Guide for First-Timers

Last Updated on March 12, 2024 by Michela

From the Duomo di Milano to the quirky neighborhood of Navigli, or cosmopolitan Piazza Gae Aulenti to a soccer game at San Siro, the metro in Milan is one of the most convenient ways to get around. But, it can easily be confusing to navigate a city entirely new to you, plus making sure you use your time to the fullest. That’s why this quick & easy guide to using the Milan Metro will have you riding the subway like a true Milanese as soon as you arrive.

Whether you’re traveling to Milan for the first time or on a budget, or you’re a new expat in Italy trying to get the hang of local life, this guide is designed to make you as prepared as possible so you’re as confident as can be on the metro in Milan.

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About The Milan Metro System

The Metropolitana, or metro, which is the underground subway of Milan, is operated by the Azienda Trasporti Milanesi . The company operates all Milan public transport in and around the city.

There are five Milan metro lines, all color-coded:

• M1 Red line : From Sesto San Giovanni to Bisceglie and Rho Fieramilano (the line splits.) Major stops include Duomo and Cadorna FN.
• M2 Green line : From Gessate and Cologno Nord to Assago Milanofiori Forum and Abbiategrasso. Major stops include Lambrate FS (train station), Centrale FS (main train station), Garibaldi FS (train station), Porta Genova (Navigli area).
• M3 Yellow line : From Comasina to San Donato. Major stops include Centrale FS and Duomo.
• M4 Blue line – New! : This new metro line connects Milan Linate Airport to the city center.
• M5 Lilac line : From Bignami to San Siro Stadio. Major stops include San Siro Stadium and Garibaldi FS.

Good to know : Note that some lines split to take you in different directions , like the M1. You have to pay attention not only that you’re taking the tram going towards the right place but that you’re taking the right split.

At its core, the Milan Metro is not a complicated transportation system. But when you’re standing at the station in person, squinting to find your stop on the map, taking a turn down the wrong corridor, you’re wishing you had read up on the fundamentals of the metro system!

Pro Tip: Check the metro status of any of the five lines on the ATM official website .

Why You Should Use the Metro in Milan

I love to acknowledge and spread the word about walkable cities that are easy to explore and get the most out of on foot. Milan however is no such city.

Milan is huge – and it’s made up of a bunch of unique neighborhoods you would never come across unless you tired yourself out walking for hours on end.

It is also one of the cheapest ways to get around the city, perfect for budget travelers.

It’s Convenient & Fast

The metro is one of the most convenient ways to get around Milan because it is quick and efficient. Since it’s underground, it constantly keeps moving. There are no people, other vehicles, or intersections interrupting or delaying the system.

This is why the metro is ideal if you only have one day in Milan to explore and are trying to see as much of the city as possible on your busy northern Italy itinerary .

It’s Budget-Friendly

Starting at €2.20 for a one-way ticket, the metro is one of the cheapest ways to get around the city. It can be the perfect compromise for budget-friendly travelers trying to see a lot while saving money.

Good to know: You can also use your ticket on the more aesthetic (but not as fast) transportation, trams. Some trams are classic trolley cars which make them a cute way to get around, just not as convenient.

You Get a Glimpse at Local Life

Tourists are less likely to take the metro just because of how confusing and intimidating it can be. This means you’ll mostly be traveling alongside residents, which offers some fun (and interesting) insight into the Milanese way of life.

Keep in mind the city is one of the most multicultural in Italy, so you’ll also see hear many languages and see many foreigners that call Milan home.

Increases Your Confidence as a Traveler

This may be the most metaphorical and figurative reason to use the subway in Milan but it’s still important. Getting to know and successfully getting around a new city using the subway is a challenge!

So if you manage to do it, you gain confidence as a traveler, especially while traveling solo.

Metro Stations

Milan Metro stations are dotted all throughout the city. While the sign is large, the chaos and bustle of the metropolis can lead you to miss it!

When looking for a metro station, look for a tall sign with a bold red M on it . It is located next to stairs or, sometimes, escalators that lead you to the underground transportation.

Once you understand which line you have to take, you’ll understand which station you need to enter. There are overhead signs as you descend the stairs or escalator that indicate which lines service that station.

I wouldn’t say anyone’s traveling on the subway for the amenities, but I want you to leave this post knowing everything there is to know about the subway that could be of use to you.

As far as amenities go, nearly all stations have vending machines with food and drink. Many stations also have an “edicola” (newspaper stand) that sells newspapers, magazines and items like small snacks and water.

I haven’t been in every single subway station, but I have never seen a restroom facility. However, I discovered that many stations do in fact have bathrooms. They are not indicated on the maps you’ll find in the metro (which is why I didn’t know they existed), but you can find all the stations with a bathroom on this map .

Accessibility

Milan’s metro stations that are accessible for those traveling with wheelchairs or handicaps are indicated on the metro map by a blue handicap symbol or a white handicap symbol .

The blue symbol means there are elevators in the station, whereas the white symbol indicates that the station has stairlifts for those traveling in a wheelchair.

Read more about accessibility on the metro .

Buying a Milan Metro Ticket

There are several types of tickets for the metro in Milan, and important things to know about using them.

Where to Buy Tickets

• The machines are also convenient because you can input what language settings you prefer for the transaction process.
• I honestly wouldn’t recommend purchasing tickets on the app because it’s just not as simple and easy as buying them directly at the station. What is nice is that the app provides a timer so you know exactly when your ticket is about to expire.
• At bars, tabaccherie, and newspaper stands – If you prefer to buy the ticket from a person, most newspaper stands (edicola) and tobacco shops (tabaccheria) sell Milan public transport tickets. However, note that these places usually only take cash.
• More convenient than paying on the app but still not as simple as buying tickets at the ticket machines.
• Good to know: The time frame of the ticket’s validity starts at the time of purchase with this method, not at the time you scan it on the turnstile.
• You can print tickets purchased via SMS at the ticket machines in the station.
• Pay contactless (New!) – You can now go right up to the turnstiles and tap your credit or debit card on the reader to start your journey. Just tap the same card on the exit turnstiles to have a completely contactless metro ride. You can also use Apple Pay and similar services as long as it is attached to a card. Find out more info .

Pro Tip: Even though paying at the ticket machines is my recommended method for buying your tickets, it is not uncommon that machines are out of order . That’s why it is good to know of these other options for purchasing your metro ticket.

Types of Milan Metro Tickets

Here are the most common types of tickets available you’ll be using:

• Single-use ticket : Valid for 90 minutes, meaning you can take as many rides as you want 90 minutes from stamping your ticket at the turnstiles. Costs €2.20 euros. For this ticket, you would select Ordinary 3 zones on the screen, as you see in the photo above.
• Daily ticket : Unlimited rides on the metro, valid for 24 hours from the time it is first stamped.
• 3 day ticket : Unlimited rides on the metro, valid for 72 hours from the time it is first stamped.
• Book of 10 Tickets : Also called a Carnet 10 corsi, it is ticket that allows you 10 rides on the metro.
• Milan City Pass : Also called the Milano Card, it is ideal for tourists who will frequently use public transportation. The travel card gives you unlimited access to all Milan transport for either 1, 2, or 3 days, as well as benefits like discounted rates on attractions restaurants and more. It’s also convenient because you can buy the Milano Card online . I encourage you, however, to do your own research to decide if this is the option for you, as others have expressed concerns about the value of the card.

Under other ATM tickets, you’ll find options for traveling to the outskirts of Milan. The symbols Mi1-Mi3 represent the innermost zones of the city.

The other options on the screen include io Viaggio Lombardia, which is a pass to use all public transportation throughout the region of Lombardy. Ticket for San Raffaele H means the ticket to reach the San Raffaele Hospital.

Pro Tip: Children up to 10 years old don’t need a ticket to ride the subway in Milan.

Pro Tip: Your Milan metro ticket can be used on trams, buses, and the city’s characteristic trolley cars too!

Navigating the Platforms & Subway Lines

The Milan subway may only have a few lines but you can still easily be overwhelmed when entering a station, especially if it is busy.

Good to know: There are stickers on the ground and signs above that have the line and symbol (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5) to help you know where you’re going.

To get down to the platforms, you will have to get past a set of turnstiles. Here you will insert and validate your ticket.

It will then be stamped with a time, which is the time you will reference for how long your ticket is valid for (90 minutes for single ticket, 24 hours for travel pass, etc.)

When you make your way down to the platform, it is not only important to double check you are going to the right line but also to the train moving in the right direction.

For example, the M3 line has subways that go north and subways that go south. All you have to do is locate on the map next to the stairs (before descending to the platform) if your stop is highlighted on the map. If it is not highlighted in the line’s color, that means you have to go to the other platform which is traveling in that direction.

The platforms can either be right across from each other or separated by the tracks.

Helpful Resources

Pro Tip: ATM at the Milan subway does not mean an ATM where you can withdraw money. It stands for the operating company’s name – Azienda Trasporti Milanesi!

ATM Points are info points where you can carry out a variety of tasks: get information, buy tickets or yearly passes, subscribe to BikeMi, Milan’s bike sharing service, etc. You’ll most likely use them to get more information and get directions in case you’ve ended up in the wrong spot.

ATM points are located in the following stations:

• Duomo (M1 and M3)
• Cadorna FN (M1 and M2)
• Centrale FS (M2 and M3, Milan’s main train station)
• Loreto (M1 and M2)
• Garibaldi FS (M2 and M5)
• Romolo (M2)

Another resource you can take advantage of is the ATM app, which can provide timely information like planned maintenance.

Entering, Exiting, and On the Metro

A subway arrives typically every 2-8 minutes depending on the time of day. You can see exactly when it’s arriving once you’re on the platform. There are screens overhead that indicate how many minutes remain before the next subway arrives.

The interior of the metro is well-kept and you can sit or stand while holding onto the poles. It’s generally a smooth (but fast) ride, however, I still recommend holding onto something if you’re standing.

Once you’re on the metro, the systems make it very easy to know what stops are coming up next. Above the doors is typically a map of the stops on the metro line you can use for reference.

On newer metro trains, there are actually TVs that show you what the next stop is. And on top of that, a speaker calls out each stop in Italian and English – all you have to do is pay attention!

Whether you enter and exit on the right or left depends on the station , so it’s good to listen to the stop announcements to know which side you should prepare to exit from.

Pro Tip: Have a travel-sized hand sanitizer on hand. I’ve never seen hand sanitizer stands in the stations and the metro is a high contact place.

Most Popular Stops and Locations along the Milan Metro

• Stop: Duomo (M1 & M3)
• Stop: Centrale (M2 & M3)
• Stop: San Siro Stadio DAZN (M5)
• Stop: Garibaldi (M2 & M5)
• Stop: Porta Genova (M2)
• Stop: Cairoli (M1)

Using the Metro Beyond the City Center

Airport transfer.

Curious about using the Milan Metro as an airport transfer? It depends on which airport you are trying to reach!

The M4 metro now directly connects Milan Linate airport with the city center.

The other metro lines won’t get you all the way to Milan Malpensa, but there are several ways you can use the metro for part of your journey.

When looking at the map, you’ll want to look at any of the stops with a plane symbol next to them.

Any symbol with a bus and plane means there are airport shuttle buses near that metro stop (that go to multiple airports like Linate, Malpensa, and even Milan Bergamo Airport.)

And finally if you see a train symbol with a plane symbol, that is the Malpensa Express, a train you can take you directly to Malpensa airport.

Reach Nearby Cities

The Milan Metro also operates alongside intercity railways, a convenient transportation option for taking local day trips from Milan . The suburban railways connect you to places like Lake Como , Pavia, and Chiasso.

These railways are accessible from these metro stations: Lancetti, Porta Garibaldi, Repubblica, Porta Venezia, Dateo, Porta Vittoria.

Connect to All of Italy

Meanwhile, if you are traveling more of Italy by train , you can use the metro to get to any of the train stations in Milan. Just check your train ticket to confirm the station and then look at the metro map to locate the correct stop. All the train stations connected to the metro have a train symbol next to them.

Metro stops that are also train stations have an FS written next to their name , but some of the main train stations are:

• Milano Centrale
• Porta Garibaldi
• Porta Genova

Tips for Taking the Milan Metro

• If you can, avoid using the metro during high-traffic times , like rush hour on weekdays. Or, as a more unique example, when AC Milan or Inter, the city’s soccer teams, have a game! (Personally experienced this chaos!) The ATM operator company actually has signs to encourage people to take the subway on off-times if they can because of how high-traffic peak times get.
• Move quickly. Stops are brief and when the metro and platforms are full of people, it is important to stay sharp and quick exiting and entering the subway. (I literally saw someone get smushed by the doors one time – as you can imagine, it looked like it hurt. Don’t let that scare you – just reminding you to stay attentive and quick!)
• Keep your ticket on hand. As I mentioned before, you must hang onto your ticket because you’ll need it to exit the subway station. It’s best to keep it close on hand so you don’t have to rummage through your things to find the small piece of paper.

Italian Words to Know for the Metro

You are almost a Milan metro pro! Most everything is translated to English on the metro, but it will still be helpful to know some key words.

Here are some Italian words to sharpen your vocabulary and really master the metro. (Side note: Italians call the metro, metro, so you shouldn’t have any translation issues there!)

• Biglietto – Ticket
• Binario – Platform
• Uscita – Exit
• Fermata – Stop
• Nord – North
• Sud – South
• Ovest – West
• Metropolitana – Subway (the full term)
• Stazione Ferroviaria – Train station

The SGTD Take

The Milan Metro can be an intimidating place for first-time visitors. Although a lot of it is straightforward, the overwhelm of a new city and travel worries can get the best of us and easily knock us off our travel game!

That’s why I hope this guide to using the Milan Metro has helped shed some light and prepare you for your upcoming trip.

The metro is fast and convenient, and ultimately is the easiest way to see many places in Milan even in a short period, so I highly recommend you give the underground a try to make the most of your itinerary.

What’s on your Milan bucket list? Let me know in a comment!

Italy Trip Planning Resources

• Accommodation : For Italy, I mainly use Booking.com to search and book places to stay.
• Booking flights : I like to search for flights through Skyscanner , but I also book direct depending on the airline.
• Activities & experiences : For things to do that require a ticket, and for more unique trip activities, I use Musement .
• Road trip : For renting a car, I get the best prices by comparing companies with AutoEurope . I then use ViaMichelin to estimate road trip costs and Autostrade.it to find gas stations/have live updates on traffic.
• Transportation : Traveling by public transportation is a great way to see Italy. I use Trenitalia or Trainline to book tickets for trains and Flixbus for long-haul bus trips.
• Accessories : I always travel with this portable charger to stay connected and with a universal adapter to accommodate Italy’s plug types.
• Need help planning an itinerary? Fill out my form for a custom itinerary request !

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Milan Metro

The Milan metro is made up of four lines and is the most extensive in Italy . Its construction was completed in the 1960s.

Despite the Milan Metro only having four lines and 111 stations , it's currently the longest metro line in Italy - measuring 58.7 miles - 94.5 km. It surpasses the metro in Rome , which only consists of three lines.

The Milan Metro is one of Europe’s most modern metro systems. Although the first projects to build a metro rail network were designed at the beginning of the twentieth century, it wasn’t until 1957 that the first metro line was set up. The Milan Metro was inaugurated nearly ten years later, in 1964.

The four metro lines in Milan are numbered and have various colors:

• Line M1 (red): This line is useful, especially if you're traveling to Milan on business and want to reach the Fiera Milano. The line also stops at the Duomo and San Babila.
• Line M2 (green): The M2 stops at Milano Centrale.
• Line M3 (yellow): The M3 is probably the most convenient line for tourists. It stops at the Duomo , in Via Montenapoleone (the most important commercial area in Milan ) and Milano Centrale .
• Line M5 (purple): The M5 is integrated with the regional trains. Visitors will find the following stops interesting: Garibaldi station and Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
• The Milan Metro is currently working on the fifth line (blue line).

Note that if you're staying in the center of Milan, it's likely that you'll not need to take the metro except to go to the airport.

Where to purchase the metro tickets?

Milan metro tickets and travel cards can be purchased at  metro stations, kiosks, and off-licenses.

If you need to take the metro on a regular basis, we recommend buying various one-way tickets at a time or purchasing a travel card.

Schedule and frequency

The Milan metro runs every day from 6 am until 12:30 am (midnight) . On 25 December and 1 May, the metro opens from 7 am until 7:30 pm.

The frequency of the Milan Metro depends on the time of day, on the line, and the day of the week, but generally, the trains arrive every 2-4 minutes. Outside the city center, for example, at the last stops of the M2 line, trains run every 30 minutes.

Information on the various types of Milan metro tickets and travel cards can be found in the following article: Tickets and travel cards in Milan.

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Getting Around Milan: Guide to Public Transportation

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Milan, Italy has a modern public transportation system that connects almost all areas of the city, as well as its airports, via a combination of subway lines, trams and buses. The city has five main  train  stations, four Metro (subway) lines, and an extensive tram network. There's also a suburban rail system that reaches the bedroom cities of Milan. Buses also ply the city, but are most useful for connecting areas outside the city center.

Visitors to Milan intent on sightseeing will be able to get just about anywhere they need to go by way of tram or Metro. Metro is the fastest option, but many travelers prefer trams, in part because they can see where they're going on the above-ground tram cars.

How to Use Public Transit in Milan

Milan's public transportation services are run by Azienda Trasporti Milanese , or ATM for short. The ATM website has an English-language component, system maps and a route finder tool that lets you chart the best path from points A to B. ATM has an app, ATM Milano Official App , available for smartphones or Apple, that allows you to buy tickets and travel passes and access the system map.

Here are some basic how-tos for using public transportation in Milan:

• Milan has four subway lines, called Metropolitana (Metro for short) and identified by signs with a bold "M" and the background color representing the respective lines. The four lines are Line (linea) 1, the red line, Line 2, the green line, Line 3, the yellow line and Line 5, the purple (or lilac) line. Some of the suburban rail lines crisscross the city and are shown in blue on maps.
• Fares are determined by zone, with a simple ticket covering zones Mi1 to Mi3, the core of Milan and where virtually all attractions, shopping areas, main train stations, and tourist hotels are located.
• As of October 2020, tickets for Metro, trams, buses and suburban rail lines within zones Mi1-Mi3 cost €2 and are good for 90 minutes, including transfers.
• One and 3-day passes good for unlimited rides in zones Mi1-Mi3 cost €7 and €12, respectively.
• The Milano Card travel pass, priced at €11 for 24 hours, €17 for 48 hours or €19.5 for 72 hours, includes unlimited public transportation access plus free or deeply discounted access to several major museums and attractions.
• Tickets can be purchased in Metro stations, at tabacchi (tobacco shops) and newsstands, or via the mobile app. Note that most tabacchi and newsstand vendors will only accept cash for tickets.
• On Metro, you need either your ticket or QR code (if you're using the mobile app) to enter and exit the train platforms. On buses and trams, you need to stamp your ticket in one of the machines when you board the vehicle.
• The Metro system is largely accessible to wheelchair users and the physically impaired, with escalators, elevators and in some stations, stairlifts to allow passengers to reach the trains. Modern trams are wheelchair accessible though some vintage models are not. For more information, see the ATM mobility page or Accessible Milan .

Public Transportation Hours of Operation

• Metro runs Monday to Saturday from 5.30 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. On Sundays and holidays, it opens at 6.00 a.m.
• Trams operate from 4.30 a.m. to 2.30 a.m.
• Buses operate from 5.30 a.m. to 1.45 a.m.
• On Christmas Day and May 1 (Labor Day), all services run from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Getting from Milan's Airports to Central Milan

Milan's largest airport is Malpensa International, located northwest of the city. Malpensa can be reached by train using the Malpensa Express (MXP) from Centrale, Garibaldi or Cadorna stations. Tickets can be purchased online, in person at the airport or train station, or via the ATM mobile app.

Malpensa is also served by bus service to and from Milano Centrale. Malpensa Shuttle departs every 20 minutes. Shuttles also connect Malpensa to the smaller Linate Airport east of Milan.

Getting Around Milan

The majority of sights in Milan are within zones Mi1 and Mi2 and are therefore easily accessible via public transport. Here are the stops for some of Milan's most popular attractions .

• The Castello Sforzesco is directly behind the Cairoli stop.
• From the Porta Venezia station, one can easily visit the Museum of Science and Technology, situated in a former monastery.
• The Conciliazione station, the first stop west of the Cadorna station, is near the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, where Leonardo da Vinci's ''Last Supper'' can be viewed.
• From the Duomo stop, one can stroll not only the Duomo but through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele to La Scala opera house.
• To reach the popular Navigli neighborhood, head to the Porta Genova or Piazza P.za Ventiquattro Maggio stops.

Getting Out of Milan

Thanks to Milan's geographic position in Northern Italy, coupled with its extensive rail system , it's a convenient point of departure for exploring neighboring countries in Europe or for reaching the rest of Italy. EuroCity trains connect from Milano Centrale to Zurich, Geneva, Bern, and other Swiss cities, and Thello trains offer direct service to Paris' Gare de Lyon station. It's also possible to catch direct trains to Monte Carlo, Monaco, and Nice, France.

Within Italy, Trenitalia and Italo high-speed trains connect to Venice , Bologna , Florence , Rome and a host of other cities.

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Milano Centrale Train Station Guide

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Many trains in Italy and beyond offer a discounted fare between 30% & 50% off the Adult fare for Children.

The child offer is now extended to children ages 4 to 14 years when traveling on high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, InterCity, InterCityNotte, EuroCity, and Thello trains. Your child will be assigned his/her own seat and children must be accompanied by an Adult when traveling on this offer.

Regional trains will still offer discounted fares for children ages 4 to 11 years.

Infants & Children 3 & under travel for free and will share a seat with the adult companion.

This option is for customers that have already purchased a Eurail Pass or InterRail Pass and wish to reserve seats or sleeping berths. Learn more about rail passes.

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Milan is the center of commerce and fashion and its train station reflects that, with its gorgeous architecture.

Milano Centrale is the main train station for this major northern Italian city. It was opened in the early 1930s, replacing an older and smaller station. The imposing design of the building’s facade was intended to showcase the dominance of then-Prime Minister Mussolini's fascist regime. It's the second-largest station in Italy, behind Roma Termini.

There are 24 tracks at Centrale, with a soaring glass and metal arched roof over the platforms. There is regular daily service to cities throughout Italy, as well as international destinations in other parts of Europe. Over 320,000 people passing through the station daily.

On the platform level of the station, there are a few shops and restaurants, as well as an information office. There is a Sala Freccia Club across from Track 21, for travelers with a Gold or Platinum CARTAFRECCIA card or an Executive or AV Salottino ticket, and a Sala Blu next to track four, for passengers with disabilities who need special assistance. There are restrooms next to Track 22.

The lowest level of the station has shops, restaurants, and an entry to the Milan Metro. On the mezzanine and upper levels there are more shops and restaurants. The ground level is where you'll find the large ticket office, the KiPoint left luggage facility, a post office, and most of the shops and restaurants in the station.

You can get to the Centrale Metro station without leaving the building, and just outside of the train station, you can catch several city bus and tram lines.

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Milan Suite Hotel

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Park Hyatt Milan

One of Milan's most luxurious hotels sits around the corner from shopping mecca, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

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Choosing between the two Milan City passes | Milan Pass & Milano Card

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Leonardo Da Vinci and Gucci both find reverence in the magnificent city of Milan. This 2,600 year old city is leading the world as the power house of fashion and design. The chic and modern city is however rooted in its glorious past of art and architecture. The impressive Gothic cathedral ‘Duomo’ and Da Vinci’s phenomenal ‘Last Supper’ are but exemplary pieces of this rich history preserved carefully in its many museums and churches.

But Milan is not all just art and history; it is a vibrant modern city with the best culinary experiences and entertainment venues. It also hosts two of the world’s most famous football teams ‘AC Milan’ and ‘Inter Milan’. The home of the biggest Fashion Houses in the world- Versace, Prada, Valentino and more, Milan is the ideal mix of the old and new. The best way to explore this large city is through travel passes.

The Milan Pass and the Milano Card are two great travel passes that will help you save on time and money as you explore Milan. The travel cards offer free tickets to attractions, free public transport, free hop-on hop-off bus tours and discounts on tickets and experiences. All these benefits help you save up to 30% on your travel costs in Milan.

These passes have been designed to help you keep the expenses down while you explore and experience Milan with ease. In this post, we will go through the details of each card, outline the difference between the cards and offer tips on how you can purchase these cards and get the most value for money.

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What is the milan pass, what is the milano card, what convenience factors do these milan city passes bring, what is the cost-benefit analysis of the milan city passes, which milan city pass should i go for, where can i purchase these passes.

The Milan Pass is available for 48 hours. In the two days, visitors can choose to visit any of the ten landmarks in the city for free. These include important attractions like Duomo and La Scala Museum. There are also free tours including in the pass like the wine tasting tours and exclusive shopping tours. It also includes transport options of a Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour or Public transport with a chance to combine both with an upgrade. The Milan travel can be purchased online and exchanged for a physical pass. The pass is valid for 200 days from the date of purchase.

The Milano Card is available in three variants – 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours. Visitors have access to free public transport throughout their pass period. They also can save anywhere up to 100% on their attraction tickets and also includes free attractions and tour tickets. The Card will also include discounts to shopping and recreation outlets and free medical assistance. The Milano Card can be purchased online and activated via a smartphone or an app. There is no need to exchange it for a physical pass. The pass is valid for a month from the date of purchase.

Ancient churches and haute couture fashion houses find space next to each other in the sprawling two millennia old city of Milan. The historical city has seen the rise and fall of many kingdoms and revolutions that have left their mark on the monuments in the city. The Milan Pass offers free tickets to the most striking of these monuments as well as discounted tickets to the best experiences in Milan. It is a favorite of world tourists with more than 6 million visiting Milan each year.

The Milan Pass is a two-day pass that can be purchased online and exchanged for a physical pass at the Milan Visitor Centre. The Milan Pass includes free entry to ten popular attractions in the city and access to seven free exciting tour experiences. It also includes free transport on the Milan Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour or unlimited free travel on the public transport. You can also avail both the transport options with an upgrade. To access the best of the city, you also get discounts worth 250€ on dining, tours and shopping.

Milan Pass Attractions

1. Access to the Duomo Cathedral Rooftop terraces (by lift) 2. Access Duomo Cathedral, Museum and Baptistery 3. La Scala Museum and Theatre 4. Museum of Science and Technology 5. Triennale Design Museum 6. San Siro Stadium & Inter Milan Museum 7. Casa Milan – Mondo Milan Museum 8. Leonardo 3 – “The World of Leonardo” interactive museum 9. Vigna di Leonardo – Leonardo’s Vineyard 10. Bagatti Valsecchi Museum

11. Museo d’Arte e Scienza – Art and Science Museum 12. Franciacorta wine tasting 13. Serravalle Outlet Shopping Tour 14. Foxtown Shopping tour 15. Vicolungo The Style Outlet Shopping Tour 16. Fidenza Village Shopping Tour 17. Franciacorta Outlet village Shopping Tour 18. Scalo Milano Shopping Tour 19. Milano Citysighseeing Hop On Hop Off Ticket 20. ATM Public Transport Ticket

Fashion, football, cuisine, music and more enrich the cultural tapestry of Milan. One of the most vibrant cities in Europe, there is always something to do and see in the city. It is also the largest city in Italy and spread across more than 180 sq km. The Milano Card is the perfect pass to help you access the most happening events and attractions in the city with free transport and discounted tariffs.

The Milano Card can be purchased online and used directly via a smartphone or the Milano Card App. It is available in three variants – 24h, 48h and 72h and includes free public transport across the city and some of the top attractions. It also includes a free ride with a personal driver and free guidebook and map of Milan city. The Milano Card also provides discounts on other facilities and attractions. You can save anywhere between 20%-50% on your tour costs with the Milano Card.

Milano Card Attractions

1. Free public transport in Milan - 24, 48 and 72 hours 2. Free personal driver for 1 ride 3. Free access to Highline Galleria 4. Free access to Poldi Pezzoli Museum 5. Free access to Official Museum of AC Milan 6. Free meal at 12Gatti Pizzeria 7. Free access to Museo Bagatti Valsecchi 8. Free access to Branca Tower 9. Free handmade panettone 10. Free oncal medical consultant 11. Free Scalo Milan Design District Bus 12. Free Vicolungo Outlet Bus 13. Free Franciacorta Outlet Village

Save anywhere from 10%-100% on tickets to: 1. Rooftop of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele 2. Rooftop of Duomo Milan Cathedral 3. La Scala Theatre Museum 4. The Last Supper of Leonardo da Vinci 5. San Siro Stadium and Museum 6. Leonardo 3 The World of Leonardo 7. Branca Tower 8. Poldi Pezzoli Museum 9. Casa Milan 10. Bagatti Valsecchi Museum 11. Sforza Castle

A lot of planning and budgeting goes into any travel plan. Every traveler wants the best value for their money and to ensure that they have seen everything that a destination has to offer. One of the best ways to do this is by using a travel card. The travel cards in Milan – Milan Pass and Milano Card – will help you plan better and offer great convenience. Here is how they do it:

Big Savings You can save up to 20%-50% of your tour costs with both the Milan Pass and Milano Card. A major chunk of any travel goes towards local transport. Both the cards offer free public transport and the Milan Pass even offers a HOHO Bus tour making sure you save big time on transport. You also get free and discounted tickets to attractions with the passes. Milan is the perfect place for recreation and the cards also have discount vouchers for shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

Better Planning You will avail free resources like a guide book and map to help you plan your trip better. You can also check out your free attractions and allocate time and money to the other attractions accordingly. With the Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour option in the Milan Pass you don’t even have to plan, just follow the bus itinerary and you are good to go!

Upgrade opportunities The Milan travel passes offer free and paid upgrades to an exciting range of attractions, tours and experiences. You may have to spend additional if you purchase tickets separately but with the Milan pass you can upgrade your experiences at negligible costs.

Save Time Often travelers waste time waiting in queues at attractions, with the Milan pass you just have to show the pass at the free attractions to get in. Even figuring out local transport is a big task in a foreign city, especially where you are not comfortable with the language. However, with the travel guidebook and HOHO tours, you can easily save time on finding the best mode of transport and reach your destination quicker.

Freebies The Milan Pass and the Milano card offer many freebies. The Milan Pass comes with exciting tours like wine tasting tour and outlet shopping tours as well as a map and guidebook. The Milano Card comes with free tours to AC Milan and others and even includes an audio guide of Milan! Without the card you will have to spend a lot to get these separately.

Travel cards are a great way to save on money while traveling in a new city. The Milan Pass and the Milano Card offer free tickets and discounts leading to huge savings. Here is a look at how cost-beneficial these travel cards are for you:

Milan Pass Cost-Savings

Cost of 6 prime attractions in milan.

The Milan Pass will cost you €79 while indiviually buying these attraction tickets will cost you €135.25. This is a net savings of €66.25! And that is not all, there are free tours worth €155 and additional discounts on tours and shopping and dining. All this makes the Milan Pass irresistible and a must-buy on your next visit to Milan!

Milano Card Cost-Savings

Plus, you get access to free public transport! The cost of one metro ticket is €1.50 and is valid for 90 minutes. Imagine accessing it for two complete days! You will be saving a ton of money just on public transport with the Milano Card. Plus, you also get additional discounts on the attractions in the city.

Ideally, visitors spend at least 2 days in the city and both the Milan Pass and the Milano Card are suitable options for exploring the city. You can choose either of the cards based on your requirements.

• Budget conscious Milan Pass is a complete experience and includes free tickets to all the important attractions and tours and even includes public transport. However, if you want a more basic ticket and want the benefits of public transport plus discounts then the Milano Card is suitable for you.
• Time conscious If you are looking at something that will specifically save time then you should look out for the Milan Pass. The Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour will take you across all the spots in the city in a day’s time and the free tickets to important attractions will help you save time spent in standing in queues.
• Set your own pace If you are in Milan for a few days and want to explore the city at your own pace without a specific agenda, then the Milano Card is ideal for you. It offers free public transport and free tickets to a few attractions plus big discounts on all others. This way you can choose where you want to go.
• Expansive options If you are looking for flexibility and array of options, then both the cards are well suited for the purpose. Both the Milan Pass and Milano Card offer discounts on attraction tickets, tours, experiences as well as shopping and entertainment venues.
• Kid friendly If you are traveling with kids then you should prefer going for the all-inclusive Milan pass. This way you get the free Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour which is ideally suited for kids, you don’t have to walk much and yet get to experience all the spots. 

Both the Milan Pass and Milano Card can be purchased either online, or from various tourist information centers in Milan. Note, even if you purchase the Milan Pass online, you are required to exchange this voucher for a physical pass at Milan Visitor Center in order to start using it.

Milan Pass Offline Pick Up Points

• Milan Visitor Center(Location: Via Cusani, 18,20121, Milan)

Milano Card Offline Pick Up Points

• City centre: Highline Gallery, Via Silvio Pellico 2 (near the Duomo) , 4th floor. Open every day from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. • Milano Centrale railway station: Milan Visitor Center, ground floor, west wing of the Milan Centrale Railway Station. Open every day from 9:00 AM to 2.00 PM and 3.00 PM to 7.00 PM

Are the trams free in Milan?

No, they're not free. A single ticket costs 1.50€ and is valid for 90 minutes.

Is Milan a walkable city?

Yes! Milan's top tourist attractions are within walkable distance from each other.

How does the Milano Card work?

MilanoCard includes several services, including a free admission to all kinds of public transport in the city!

How many days do you need in Milan?

At least two days would be ideal if you want to comfortably cover all the top sites the city has to offer!

Does Milan have a metro?

Yep! It's got 4 lines and is famous for being the most extensive metro network in Italy, spanning at 94.5 k.m.

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The Integrated Fare System (STIBM)

The system extends to all municipals within the City of Milan metropolitan area and the Province of Monza and Brianza.

The system uses the City of Milan as the reference point where surrounding areas have then been divided into circular sections each representing a fare zone.

The tickets and travel cards will be valid for use with the ATM transport network and suburban public transport lines operating within the Integrated Fare System (STIBM) area.

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The fare system.

The The system uses the City of Milan as the reference point where surrounding areas were divided into circular sections , 5kms wide, each representing a fare zone were an identification code has been assigned.

The City of Milan has 21 municipalities bordering with it ( refer to the table below ) and the Rho Fieramilano station (Metro Line 1). This area corresponds to 3 fare zones and is identified by codes Mi1 - Mi3 .

The fare zones following Mi3 are categorised according to their distance from Milan, and can be identified by codes Mi4 to Mi9 ( refer to the table ). Each municipals’ stops and stations are assigned to a single fare zone.

3 zone travel tickets Mi1 - Mi3 allow you to travel:

• Metro Lines 1, 3 and 5
• Metro Line 2 from Assago Milanofiori Forum and P.za Abbiategrasso Chiesa Rossa to Cologno Nord and Cascina Burrona (inclusive)

In order to travel from Milan to the stations of Cernusco S. N., Villa Fiorita, Cassina de' Pecchi, Bussero (located in the Mi4 fare zone) a 4 zone travel ticket (Mi1 - Mi4 ticket) is required; to stations of Villa Pompea, Gorgonzola, Cascina Antonietta (located in the Mi5 zone), a 5 zone travel ticket (Mi1 - Mi5 ticket) is required; to Gessate (located in the Mi6 zone), a 6 zone travel ticket (Mi1 - Mi6 ticket) is required.

The tickets and travel cards will be valid for use with the ATM transport network, suburban public transport lines and Trenord rail lines operating within the Integrated Fare System (STIBM) area.

The Fares Calculation

The fare between two locations , i.e. the starting point and the destination of the journey, is calculated on the basis of the number of zones travelled (increasing in value with each additional zone travelled).

In Milan, the minimum fare that can be purchased is 3 fare zones (Mi1 - Mi3). In all other municipals of the System, the minimum fare that can be purchased is equal to 2 zones and costs the same as the minimum fare ticket price. This ticket also applies for journeys within the same municipal and between municipals belonging to the same fare zone. For each additional zone the cost of the ticket increases, therefore the 3 zone ticket costs €2.20, the 4 zone ticket €2.60 etc.

In order to travel to Milan, the following distinction has been made between tickets, weekly/monthly/annual travel cards:

• for ordinary tickets, 10 trip tickets, daily tickets, 3 day tickets and weekly travel cards the minimum price that can be purchased is 3 zones (ordinary ticket price, €2.20); these tickets allow you to travel throughout the City of Milan and up to 21 municipalities within the Mi3 zone;
• to travel in the municipal of Milan there are monthly and annual urban travel cards available. In order to travel between Milan and the 21 municipals in the Mi3 zone and between Milan and Rho Fieramilano station on the Metro Line 1, it’s necessary to purchase monthly and annual travel cards which are valid for 3 zones.

Main updates

• The The Integrated Fare System allows you to travel along several routes, combining multiple means of transport , both continuously and with several intermediate stops (pertaining to the scope of time validity and the zones purchased). This makes it possible to complete roundtrips using the same ticket, even with multiple entrances to the Metro and on Trenord .
• The The ordinary ticket: 3 zone Mi1 - Mi3 (€2,20) , with 90 minutes of validity, allows the possibility to travel throughout the City of Milan and the 21 municipalities of the Mi3 zone and by metro to the termination stations of Rho Fieramilano (Metro Line 1) and of Assago Milanofiori Forum (Metro Line 2).This type of travel within the old system would have resulted in a higher fare;
• The zones validity are indicated on the ticket , along with the time validity;
• The benefits which are valid throughout the area will be introduced for people under 26 years of age, for seniors over 65 years of age and for people with low income ;
• Children under the age of 14 travel free showing a valid identity document. In addition, optionally, one of the Under 11s and Under 14s cards created specifically for them can be requested through the reserved area of the Atm.it website;
• Teachers accompanying school groups , up to high school, will be able to travel for free on the Milan urban network managed by ATM and on the urban routes of Trenord services;

Municipalities and fare zones

See the list in alphabetical order of the municipals located in the Mi3 fare zone known (21 municipalities bordering the City of Milan + Rho Fieramilano station of the Metro Line 1).

Listed in alphabetical order of the municipals located in the fare zones known as Mi4, Mi5, Mi6, Mi7, Mi8, Mi9.

Traveling around the Municipality of Milan

For those who use occasional tickets (ordinary tickets, daily tickets, 3 days and 10 trip tickets) or weekly passes , it’s necessary to purchase the 3 zone fare that allows you to travel throughout the area between the Mi1 - Mi3 zones, including the 21 municipalities bordering Milan, and to reach Rho Fieramilano station (Metro Line 1).

Passengers who use monthly and annual passes can continue to purchase urban passes valid for travel only within the borders of Milan.

Refer to to the facilities provided by the Municipality of Milan and the subsidised travel cards of the The Integrated Fare System of the Mobility Basin .

Facilities provided by the Municipality of Milan

The Municipality of Milan has approved the following facilities for the passes valid in the urban area .

Ordinary travel card for all travellers:

• Monthly travel card €39.00
• Annual travel card €330.00

The annual Milan metropolitan area pass can also be purchased via the Telepass Pay X App and paid for by installments. For this option a The ATM card will be required. The The card can be requested if you have a valid ATM card and it can be delivered to a requested address. Please visit the the Telepass website for more information. .

Travel card for people under 27 , valid for all travellers up to their 27th birthday without income limits

• Monthly travel card €22.00
• Annual travel card €200.00

Travel card for people under 30 , valid for all travellers up to their 30th birthday and with ISEE income not exceeding €28,000:

• Annual travel card €200.00 ( requestable only at the authorized CAFs )

Travel card for senior residents in Milan , valid for travellers aged 65 years or over, or pensioners aged over 60:

• Monthly “Off Peak” travel card €16.00
• Annual “Off Peak” travel card €170.00
• Annual travel card €300.00

“Off Peak” travel cards are valid with no time limits on the above ground lines. On the Metro lines and on Trenord they are valid from 9:30am, Monday to Friday and the whole day Saturday, holidays and pre-holidays.

Travel card for seniors over 65 , for all travellers starting from their 65 th birthday:

• Monthly travel card €32.50

Travel cards for senior residents in the Milan Metropolitan City , which consists of Milan and the 132 municipalities of the former province of Milan:

• Monthly travel card €30.00, valid for travellers aged over 65 or pensioners aged over 60
• Reduced monthly travel card €22.00, valid for travellers aged over 65, with ISEE income between €16,000 and €28,000 ( requestable at the authorized CAFs and ATM Points )
• Reduced annual travel card €200.00, valid for travellers aged over 65, with ISEE income between €16,000 and €28,000 ( requestable at the authorized CAFs and ATM Points )
• Free annual travel card for seniors, valid for travellers aged over 65, with ISEE income not exceeding €16,000 ( requestable at the authorized CAFs and ATM Points )

For seniors aged over 65 a 25% discount on the ordinary fare of the monthly and annual travel cards is available for all zones within the Integrated Fare System.

Travel card for night students for all night students without age restrictions:

• Monthly travel card €11.00

This travel card is valid Monday to Friday 5:00pm to 8:30pm, and from 9:00pm until the end of service, on Saturday’s 1:00pm to 8:00pm. It is not valid on Sunday.

Travel card for minors in foster care , valid for minors in foster care or educational communities:

• Monthly travel card €19.00

Travel card for families with three or more dependent children , valid for both parents both in the case of large families and in the case of judicial or administrative foster cases:

• Annual travel card €165.00

Travel card for the unemployed , valid for travellers who are unemployed for at least 24 months (requestable only at the ATM Point Duomo):

• Annual travel card €50.00

This travel card can be requested IF you meet the following requirements: 1) possession of a Declaration of Immediate Availability (DID), as required by the Legislative Decree 150/2015, showing the 24 months of inactivity/availability; 2) have an ISEE income not exceeding €16,954.95 valid at the date of the request; 3) resident of the City of Milan, as envisaged by the residents’ registry regulations, or alternatively to be housed at a prison, as attested by the certificate of detention; 4) possession of an Italian citizenship, or European Union citizen, possession a birth registration certificate for the City of Milan, or, if foreign non-EU citizen, possession of a visa.

Reduced annual travel card , valid for all travelers with ISEE income not exceeding €6,000 ( requestable only at the authorized CAFs ):

All fare options must be loaded onto the electronic card which is valid for 4 years and costs €10.00 upon issue (refer to more info on the electronic card ).

All subsidised travel cards fare options provided by the Municipality of Milan can be used with the The Integrated Fare System .

Pets travel free on the whole network with no time restrictions.

BikeMi The bike sharing subscription can be accessed through the ATM card, meaning users can now use a single card to access the ATM public transport and BikeMi system . The ATM annual subscriber discounts include:

• Ordinary urban annual subscription: €24.00 instead of €36.00
• Ordinary STIBM annual subscription that includes the M1 zone: €24.00 instead of €36.00
• Annual subscription for under 27 year olds: €12.00 instead of €36.00

Visit the BikeMi website for more information. .

Traveling between Milan and the 21 Municipals of the Mi3 zone

For this type of journey, the fare purchased must include the Mi1 zone . If you travel between Milan and the 21 municipalities in the Mi3 zone or between Milan and the Rho Fieramilano station (Metro Line 1), you must purchase a fare from 3 Mi1-Mi3 zones (e.g. the ordinary ticket €2.00).

If you travel between Milan and the localities within the Mi4, Mi5, Mi6, Mi7, Mi8 and Mi9 zones you need to buy a fare from 4 to 9 zones or Mi1 - Mi4, Mi1 - Mi5, etc. up to Mi1 - Mi9.

For example:

• from Milan (Mi1 zone) to Rho Fieramilano station (Metro line 1) (Mi3 zone) = 3 zone Mi1 - Mi3 fare
• from Milan Loreto station (Metro Line 1, Mi1 zone) to Sesto San Giovanni (Mi3 zone) = 3 zone Mi1 - Mi3 fare
• from Milan (Mi1 zone) to San Vittore Olona (Mi6 zone) = 6 zone Mi1 - Mi6 fare
• from Trezzano sul Naviglio (Mi4 zone) to Milan (Mi1 zone) = 4 zone Mi1 - Mi4 fare

Traveling around the suburbs

In order to travel between suburban locations, a fare from 2 to 7 zones must be purchased, depending on the number of zones travelled.

• from Monza (Mi4 zone) to Arcore (Mi5 zone) = 2 zone Mi4-Mi5 fare
• from Gessate (zone Mi6) to Vimodrone (zone Mi3) = 4 zone Mi3-Mi6 fare

The minimum fare that can be purchased in the suburban area is 2 zones even if you travel between municipals located in the same fare zone or between stops located within the same municipal. Since there are no valid travel tickets in a single fare zone, it is necessary to purchase the one that includes the required zone and the previous zone or the next zone , for example:

• 2 zones Mi3 - Mi4 fare
• 2 zones Mi4 - Mi5 fare
• 2 zones Mi6 - Mi7 fare
• 2 zones Mi7 - Mi8 fare

If travelling between suburban locations, you cross Milan borders, it’s necessary to purchase the Mi1 fare zone; the fare is therefore equal to the fare zones included between Mi1 and the fare zone of the furthest location from Milan included in the journey, for example:

• from Pero (Mi3 zone) to Gessate (Mi6 zone) = 6 zones Mi1 - Mi6 fare
• from Monza (Mi4 zone) to Abbiategrasso (Mi7 zone) = 7 zones Mi1 - Mi7 fare

Warning : the fare between two locations may vary depending on the route of the lines used, for example:

• from Assago (Mi3 zone) to Rozzano (Mi3 zone) using the 328 line = 2 zones Mi3 - Mi4 fare
• from Assago (Mi3 zone) to Rozzano (Mi3 zone) using the metro Line 2 + tram 15 = 3 zones Mi1 - Mi3 fare

Ordinary tickets and travel cards

The following ordinary tickets are available with the The Fare System:

• Ordinary ticket Mi1 - Mi3 : the time validity from the first validation varies with the number of zones purchased: 75 minutes for two zones + 15 minutes for each additional zone. In Milan, the minimum fare that can be purchased is 3 zones and is valid from the first validation for 90 minutes;
• 10 trip tickets : only blocks of 10 tickets with time validity depending on the number of zones purchased. The trips cannot be used on road services managed by operators other than ATM and Trenord; it cannot be used by more than one person at the same time;
• Daily ticket : is valid for 24 hours from the first validation, without limit to the number of journeys within the territory defined by the zones purchased;
• 3 day ticket : is valid for 3 consecutive days from the day of the first validation until the end of the service on the third day, without limit to the number of journeys within the territory defined by the zones purchased;
• Weekly travel card : valid from Monday to Sunday of the same week until the end of the service of Sunday, without limit to the number of journeys within the territory defined by the zones purchased;
• Monthly travel card : valid for one calendar month for an unlimited number of journeys within the territory defined by the zones purchased;
• Annual travel card : valid for twelve consecutive calendar months for an unlimited number of journeys within the territory defined by the zones purchased

All fare options provided by the Municipality of Milan can be used with all subsidised travel cards fare options within the The Integrated Fare System . All travel options must be loaded onto the electronic card which is valid for 4 years and costs €10.00 upon issue (refer to more info on the electronic card )

The The Integrated Fare System divides the territory of Milan - Monza Brianza into fare zones marked with codes ranging from Mi1 to Mi9; a total of 28 fares are on sale, deriving from all possible combinations of the zones.

The following information is provided on the travel document:

Subsidised travel cards

Within the The Integrated Fare System there are the following tickets available for all zones at a reduced fare compared to ordinary tickets:

• People under the age of 26 : 25% discount on the ordinary fare of the monthly and annual travel cards (the student fare no longer exists);
• Seniors aged over 65 : 25% discount on the ordinary fare of the monthly and annual travel cards;
• People belonging to families with a valid ISEE certificate not exceeding €6.000,00: 85% discount on the ordinary fare of the annual travel card ( requestable only at the authorized CAFs ).

Free for children between the ages of 11 and 14. The Under 14 card can be obtained only from the reserved area of the ATM site by a parent or guardian.

All fare options must be loaded onto the electronic card which is valid 4 for years and costs €10.00 upon issue (refer to ( more info on the electronic card )

Over 60 and over 65 subsided urban travel cards

Concessions based on isee certificate.

Download the authorized CAFs list (pdf 88 kb) Italian only.

• Monthly travel card €22.00 (requestable only at ATM Points)
• Annual travel card €200.00 (requestable only at the authorized CAFs)
• Reduced monthly travel card €22.00, valid for travellers aged over 65, with ISEE income between €16,000 and €28,000 (requestable at the authorized CAFs and ATM Points)
• Reduced annual travel card €200.00, valid for travellers aged over 65, with ISEE income between €16,000 and €28,000 (requestable at the authorized CAFs and ATM Points)
• Free annual travel card for seniors, valid for travellers aged over 65, with ISEE income not exceeding €16,000 (requestable at the authorized CAFs and ATM Points)

This travel card can be requested only IF you meet the following requirements: 1) possession of a Declaration of Immediate Availability (DID), as required by the Legislative Decree 150/2015, showing the 24 months of inactivity/availability; 2) have an ISEE income not exceeding €16,954.95 valid at the date of the request; 3) resident of the City of Milan, as envisaged by the residents’ registry regulations, or alternatively to be housed at a prison, as attested by the certificate of detention; 4) possession of an Italian citizenship, or European Union citizen, possession a birth registration certificate for the City of Milan, or, if foreign non-EU citizen, possession of a visa.

Reduced annual travel card , valid for all travelers with ISEE income not exceeding €6,000 (requestable only at the authorized CAFs):

Within the The Integrated Fare System there is the following Subsidised travel card available for all zones at a reduced fare:

• People belonging to families with a valid ISEE certificate not exceeding €6.000,00: 85% discount on the ordinary fare of the annual travel card.

Free travel for Under 14s

Within the ATM Transport Network and in the City of Milan children under 14 travel for free .

Under 14s can travel for free on all integrated public transport services simply by showing a valid identity document that certifies that they are under 14 years of age.

• Under 14s Card for children from 11 years old up to their 14th birthday. The same card can also be requested by those who are 10 years old provided that they turn 11 within the current school year. This card can only be requested through the reserved area of the ATM website online and will be sent free of charge to the address indicated.
• Under 11s Card , different from the previous one, for children up to 11 years old, which can be requested through the restricted area of the ATM site and must then be printed by the applicants.

Access to the surface transport of ATMs, other operators of the Tariff System and Trenord’s rail services is checked on sight. The underground network will be accessed through the automatic barrier next to the Station Operator’s cabin. To access stations on the M5 Line it will be necessary to contact the ATM personnel through the special intercom present in each station, requesting the opening of the barrier. In case of checks, together with the card, a valid identity document of the minor must be shown.

You can only apply for the Under 14s and Under 11 cards through the reserved area of the ATM website online . The card cannot be requested either at ATM Points or at retailers.

Free travel for accompanying teachers on school trips

Teachers will be able to travel for free on all the Integrated Fare Sistem (STIBM) when accompanying under 14 school groups. Teachers accompanying school groups up to hight school will be able to travel for free only on the urban network of Milan managed by ATM and on the urban routes run by Trenord.

To travel free of charge, it is necessary to print, fill out and ask your School to validate the form, which is downloadable from the link below.

Download the form for free travel for accompanying teachers on school trips (pdf 35kb in Italian) .

Access to surface transport and rail services is checked on sight. The underground network will be accessed through the automatic barrier next to the Station Operator’s cabin. To access the stations of the M5 Line it will be necessary to contact the ATM personnel through the intercom system present in each station requesting the opening of the barrier. In the event of a check, the printed and completed form must be shown together with a teacher ID.

Zones and fares tables

Ordinary and other occasional tickets, ordinary travel cards, subsidised travel cards of the integrated fare system of the mobility basin, general rules of use.

The ticket allows you , within the period of validity and zones indicated on the document, to travel along several routes combining several means of transport , both continuously and with more intermediate stops; it allows the use of all means of public transport integrated within the Integrated Fare System.

Occasional travel documents (ordinary tickets, 10 trip tickets, daily tickets, 3 day tickets) are activated with the first validation that must be carried out at the beginning of the journey, within the above ground transport vehicle and at the turnstile entrances in the Metro stations.

Travel Cards (weekly, monthly and annual travel cards) are valid from the date of issue or indicated on the tickets (in case of tickets issued on magnetic media). The validation must be repeated at each transfer , making the last validation within the validity period of the ticket.

The ticket cannot be transferable after validation. The ticket must be kept with the passenger until the end of the journey and must be shown to the control staff , if/when required, even at the destination stop or leaving the metro turnstiles

Read the "Rules of conduct for passengers on tram, bus and trolleybus lines" and the "Rules for passengers on the metro lines" in the attachments to this page .

Refer to the “Rules of conduct for passengers on tram, bus and trolleybus lines” and the “Rules for passengers on the metro lines” within the attachments on this page .

Fares , zones and tickets

Select the fares to view the zones and all tickets available

Milan Public Transport - Tickets and Travel cards

Milan is a vibrant city with several attractions and historical landmarks. Getting to these places is made easier with the Milan public transport. If you are in Milan for a short visit or staying here for a longer duration, buying a ticket or travel pass is necessary to use the metro, trams, and buses provided for public transport. The tickets and travel passes are offered by Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM), the organization that manages public transport within Milan. ATM is owned by the Milan municipality (Comune di Milano) and through its subsidiaries, it even operates the Copenhagen underground.

What are the various available tickets/travel cards?

There is a wide variety of tickets and travel passes available. These passes/cards range from an ordinary ticket valid for 90 minutes up to an annual travel card of 1 year. Before going into further details about each available card type, we need to know about the fare zones in Milan. There are 8 fare zones roughly concentric in shape representing Milan and neighboring municipalities. With the urban zone representing the city center, other zones are named Mi3, Mi4, and so forth, up to Mi9. There is an increment in fare as we move further up the zones. To keep it simple, only Urban zone fares are discussed going forward. More details on the entire fare system are on this ATM webpage .

• Ordinary ticket lasting 90 minutes from the time of first validation and costs 2.20€
• Daily pass valid for 24 hours from first validation and costs 7.60€
• 3-day pass valid for 3 consecutive days from the day of first validation up to the end of service on the third day. Costs 13€
• Weekly travel card valid only from Monday to Sunday of the same week and costs 18.50€ (for the Mi1-Mi3 zone)
• Monthly travel card valid for one calendar month and costs 39€
• Annual travel card valid for 12 consecutive months and costs 330€

Which ticket/travel pass should I buy?

So this will be mainly based on the duration and how often one uses public transport. If you are in Milan for a short visit of 1 day or a few hours, go with the ordinary ticket. If you plan on using public transport multiple times throughout the day, then the daily pass might be the better option.

For anything more than a day, a travel pass is worth your while. For a short trip of 2-3 days in Milan, a 3-day pass would work out best. As you can avoid buying the ordinary ticket multiple times due to its limited validity of 90 minutes. If the travel duration is slightly longer than 3 days, a weekly pass might be a good choice. Although, be aware that even if the weekly travel card is purchased mid-week, say on a Wednesday. It will only last up to the Sunday of the same week. Depending on the duration and day of the week, it is useful to decide between a 3-day pass and a weekly travel card.

On the other hand, if you are in Milan for more than 2 weeks, the monthly travel card works best. Likewise, for anything more than 9 months annual travel card is preferable. Although the fares for the monthly and annual travel cards might seem high, various concessions and subsidies are available. The discounts on travel cards in Milan are based on age and income. Children under the age of 14 are allowed to travel for free on public transport. For people under the age of 27, the monthly and annual travel card costs 22€ and 200€ respectively. Give this page a read if you want to know more about the reduced-rate travel card in Milan. It might be particularly useful if you are a student in Milan who uses public transport for your daily commute.

Why do I need a travel card?

The travel pass would save you the hassle of buying a ticket before every journey. It is convenient and allows you to travel at any time. The travel card gives you access to buses, trams, and the metro. As long as you are in the Urban zone and the travel card is purchased for the same zone, it can also be used for accessing suburban railways. Also (mainly 😄), since public transport in Milan is not free. Although in all seriousness, transportation costs in Milan are comparable or slightly lower than its counterparts like other major cities around Europe.

How do I get a travel card?

Travel cards are charged to an electronic card. The electronic card can be obtained from ATM points, newsstands, tobacconists (Tabacchi), and bars. ATM points are designated offices within the subway stations and help carry out most operations. They are currently in the metro stops - Duomo, Centrale, Cadorna, Loreto, Garibaldi, Romolo, and Zara. Advice would be to book an appointment beforehand through the ATM app at any of these ATM points closest to you. The Electronic card is issued after filling in the Card Request Form along with a passport photo and valid ID proof. At ATM points, electronic cards are handed in immediately while there is a waiting time (around 2 weeks) if submitted through other outlets. The electronic card is valid for 4 years and costs 10€.

The electronic card obtained is empty to start with and will have to be charged based on your travel plan of choice like monthly or annual. The charging of electronic travel cards in Milan is through ATM points, automatic ticket machines at the stations, and other outlets like newsstands and tobacconists. Do not forget to validate your ticket before the start of your journey. Without stamping, tickets are considered invalid and could lead to fines. Likewise, travel cards are validated through the totem poles that are present in every station before using them the first time of their recharged plan. In case the electronic card is lost or stolen, a new card will be issued for a charge of 15€, and upon presenting a valid ID document.

Now that you know of various available tickets and travel cards for using Milan’s public transport, I hope it makes your planning and commutes much easy. If you are in Milan for a short visit then purchasing a single ticket or daily pass is a good choice. However, buying individual tickets each time you wish to travel becomes an inconvenience over long periods. Furthermore, having a travel card will be a better option economically for frequent users.

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Metro Milan – Tickets and information

MILAN METRO LINES - The Milan subway system comprises five lines: M1 (red line), M2 (green line), M3 (yellow line), M4(blue line) and M5 (lilac line), in addition to the Milan Passante railway .

Here is a Milan metro map with all its lines and stops, as well as interesting information about each line.

Before getting on the train, you must validate your ticket and go through the turnstile. Please note, all tickets must also be validated when leaving the metro stations.

For more information about metro tickets and Milan City Pass, valid for 1,2, 3, 4 days, please click here.

Piazza Duomo: red or yellow line (Stop: Duomo)

Piazza Castello: red line (Stop: Cairoli)

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II: red or yellow line (Stop: Duomo)

Piazza Scala: yellow line (Stop: Duomo)

Milan Central Railway Station: green or yellow line (Stop: Centrale FS)

The Last Supper (Cenacolo vinciano): red line (Stop: Conciliazione)

Navigli area: green line (Stop: Sant'Agostino or Porta Genova)

Brera district: green line (Stop: Lanza)

San Siro Stadium: lilac line (Stop: San Siro)

Piazza Cadorna: green or red line (Stop: Cadorna FN)

Porta Nuova district: green or lilac line (Stop: P.ta Garibaldi)

City Life area: lilac line (Stop: Domodossola)

Milan Fair: red line (Stop: Rho Fieramilano)

Rho Pero Fair: red line (Stop: Rho Fieramilano)

LINE 1 / RED LINE – This is the most important metro line in Milan and it connects its most relevant areas from the city center to the suburban area of the city. This line runs every day from 05.30 a.m. to 00.30 a.m., from north-east to west. On Sundays and on holidays the metro runs from 06.00 a.m. to 00.30 a.m. The most important stops on the red line are Duomo, San Babila, Castello and Cadorna FN.

LINE 2 / GREEN LINE – This is the second metro line in Milan and connects some important touristic areas of the city, such as the Navigli area, Moscova, Brera district and Cadorna. It runs every day from 05.30 a.m. to 00.30 a.m., from north-east to south. On Sundays and on holidays the metro runs from 06.00 a.m. to 00.30 a.m.

LINE 3 / YELLOW LINE – This line runs from north to south on a single line. It runs every day from 05.30 a.m. to 00.30 a.m., and on Sundays and on holidays from 06.00 a.m. to 00.30 a.m. The most important stops on this line are Duomo, Montenapoleone, Centrale FS and Porta Romana.

LINE 4 / BLUE LINE – This new metro line is under construction, at the moment only 5 stops are ready. At the moment, this metro connects Linate Airport to Piazzale Susa.

LINE 5 / LILAC LINE – The lilac line connects the northern area of Milan with the western area. It runs every day from 05.30 a.m. to 00.30 a.m. On Sundays and on holidays the metro runs from 06.00 a.m. to 00.30 a.m. The most important stops are Isola (Porta Nuova district), Monumentale, Portello (City Life district) and San Siro.

PASSANTE FERROVIARIO (PASSANTE RAILWAY) OR SUBURBAN LINE – This is an underground railway which runs through Milan. It has only 6 main stops in the city, which are Porta Vittoria, Dateo, Repubblica, Porta Venezia, Porta Garibaldi and Domodossola. You can use this line to move around Milan or to reach some cities outside Milan like Como, Varese, Cremona, Lodi etc.

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