Milan has a well-developed transport network. Public transport in Milan includes metro, bus, trolleybus, tram and train. This transport covers all areas of the city. Public transport is managed by the transport company ATM (Agenzia del trasporto di Milano). Single tickets are valid for all types of transport, but take into account the principle of zoning. From this article you will learn what types of tickets there are, how to behave when traveling on public transport and what to do to avoid being fined.
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6. Tram and trolleybus in Milan
1. Tariff zones
Since 2019, a new integrated tariff system STIBM has come into force, which applies to all municipalities, as well as the provinces of Monza and Brianza. The city of Milan corresponds to three tariff zones and is designated by the codes Mi1—Mi3. The remaining zones are gradually moving away from Milan and are designated by the codes Mi4—Mi9. This is what these zones look like on the diagram:
If you are traveling in zones Mi1—Mi3, it is enough to buy a regular ticket. If, for example, you want to get to the metro stations Cernusco S.N., Villa Fiorita, Cassina de' Pecchi, Bussero, which are located in the Mi4zone font>, you need to Buy a ticket Мi1—Мi4, if you are traveling to the zone Мi5 - Mi1 —Mi5, etc. 0.40 euros are added to the ticket price for each zone except the third.
2. Tickets and passes
The single ticket is valid for all types of public transport in Milan. It must be purchased before the trip - at the ticket office at the entrance to the metro, at tobacco and newsstands, in special machines.
This is what the ticket machines at the central station look like:
When entering the metro or boarding a bus, tram or trolleybus, you must validate your ticket. Keep your ticket until the end of the trip, because the inspector may check you, say, when exiting the metro. Traveling with a non-validated ticket is equivalent to traveling without a ticket. For this you will have to pay a fine: on the spot - 37 euros, within 5 days - 52 euros, within 60 days - 68 euros. The cost of the ticket is also added to the fine.
Now let's see what types of tickets are available for travel on public transport (we will consider only within the Mi1-Mi3 zones):
Biglietto Ordinario (Mi1—Mi3) - regular ticket for one trip. It is valid for 90 minutes after composting. During this time, you can change ground transport without restrictions. And you will only take the metro once.
Tickets cost 2,20 euros.
Carnet 10 biglietti - set of 10 regular tickets. Each one lasts 90 minutes after composting. This set can only be used by one person
Ticket price 19,50 euros.
Biglietto giornaliero - unlimited ticket for one day. Its validity period is 24 hours after composting.
Ticket price - 7,60 euros.
Biglietto bigiornaliero - unlimited three-day ticket. Its validity period is 3 days after composting.
Ticket price - 15,50 euros.
Biglietti 7 giorni - unlimited seven-day ticket. Its validity period is 7 days after composting.
Ticket cost 18,50 euros.
Abbonamenti mensili - one month pass.
Ticket price - 50 euros.
Children under 14 travel free of charge (proof of age must be presented).
For more information, visit the official website of ATM: https://www.atm.it/it/ViaggiaConNoi/Biglietti/Pagine/Tipologie.aspx.
3. Tourist cards
There are several types of tourist cards in Milan. The most budget-friendly of them is MilanoCard. There are three types: 1-day, 2-day and 3-day. These cards entitle you to unlimited travel on all types of public transport (including the Linate X73 bus that connects Milan to Linate Airport), free or reduced access to more than 500 tourist attractions in Milan, including more than 20 museums, Italian restaurants, hotels, shops, participate in various excursions and activities, download this card application for free.
Card cost:
- 1-day - 15 euros;
- 2-day - 22,50 euros;
- 3-day - 24 euros;
- 3-day - 29,90 euros;
- for children under 10 years old - free.
The card becomes valid after you purchase it and select a date and time. The card is personal and cannot be used by another person. The card is valid for 1 month in Italy (the cities of Rome, Venice, Florence and Lombardy). Always do validation when traveling by transport.
There are other types of this card. You can get detailed information and buy it on the official website: https://www.milanocard.it. You can also buy the card at airports, central stations and tourist information centers.
4. Milan Metropolitan
The Milan metro was opened in 1964. It has 4 lines (M1 - red, M2 - green, M3 - yellow and M5 - purple), a total of 113 stations, and the network length is 101 km.
Milan's metro is a modestly designed and comfortable means of transport. Here is its diagram:
5. Bus in Milan
Milan has more than 80 bus routes between the city center and the suburbs. Schedules vary on weekdays (feriale) and holidays (festivo), as well as in summer (estivo)) and in winter (invernale). If you see "Sciopero" written on the board, you will have to wait a long time, as this word means a strike. You enter the bus through the front or back door and exit through the middle door. If you are at a stop, give the driver a hand signal to stop. To exit, first press the red button labeled "stop".
There are several types of buses in Milan. This is:
- daytime buses, which mainly run from 06:00 to 00:30;
- night buses running from 00:30-06:00 on routes closest to the metro lines are designated N or NM;
- commuter buses;
- NET buses - run on 25 routes and serve 49 settlements on the outskirts of Milan, the main ones being Trezzo, Cologno, Cernusco sul Naviglio, Gessate, Vimercate;
- Radiobus i.e. radio bus (only in the suburbs of Milan). It runs from 22:00 to 02:00. Its numbers range from Q34 to Q88.
It's kind of a mixture of a bus and a taxi. It works like this: if you are standing at one of the stops on the route, it will stop when you raise your hand. You can even book in advance by calling 02-48-03-48-03 or using the mobile application. After boarding, you will tell the driver which stop on the route you want to get off at. This is convenient because the bus does not stop at intermediate stops. Regular ticket is valid. For details, see the official website ATM https://www.atm.it/it/ViaggiaConNoi/Pagine/radiobus_quartiere.aspx
6. Tram and trolleybus in Milan
There are 21 tram routes in Milan - from №1 to №33. The tram runs around the city from 5:30 to 01:00. Milan's trams are mostly yellow. Unlike buses, it stops at every stop. The tram is a good alternative for visiting the city's attractions.
The city has another beautiful tram-restaurant called "ATMosfera", which runs in the historical center of Milan.
This retro tram departs at 11:30, 20:00 and 20:30. Departure point: Piazza Castello, 2. Travel time is 2.5 hours. The tram has 4 four-seater and 4 double tables. A trip with breakfast costs 75 euros per person, with dinner and drinks – 90 euros. You can order a ticket on the official website: https://atmosfera.atm.it/ Home/Index.
Milan has a well-developed trolleybus network. There are 4 routes in total. Circular routes include the city center.
Trams №90 and №91 also operate at night. The most relevant routes: №90, №91 (circular): Viale Isonzo - Lotto M1 - Viale Isonzo; №92: Viale Isonzo - Bovisa; №93: Viale Omero - Lambarte(metro station M2).
7. Train in Milan
Milan's electric trains are a convenient way to quickly and safely move around both the city and the region. Milan's main train station is Milano Centrale, from where trains depart to all parts of Italy. The main transport company in Milan is Trenord.
Milan city trains are marked on the diagram with the letter "S".
S1: Saronno — Lodi.
S2: Seveso — Milano Rogoredo.
S3: Saronno — Milano Cadorna.
S4: Camnago Lentate — Milano Cadorna.
S5: Varese — Treviglio.
S6: Novara — Treviglio.
S7: Lecco — Molteno — Milano Porta Garibaldi.
S8: Lecco — Carnate — Milano Porta Garibaldi.
S9: Saronno — Seregno — Milano — Albairate.
S10: Como S.Giovanni-Chiasso-Mendrisio-Bellinzona.
S11: Chiasso — Milano — Rho.
S12: Melegnano — Passante Cormano.
S13: Milano Bovisa — Pavia.
These routes connect the center of Milan with the municipalities of Lombardy. Opening hours: 06:00-00:00. Trains run every 30 minutes. A separate line is the Passante Ferroviario - an almost entirely underground route that crosses the city. If you are traveling in the first three zones, you can use regular tickets and cards.
Tickets for electric trains Trenord can be purchased at ATMs and ticket offices ATM and Trenord, as well as online.
Especially popular is Malpensa Express, which connects Milan Malpensa International Airport » with the city's railway stations - Milano Centrale, Milano Garibaldi, Milano Cadorna. 146 electric trains run daily from 04:30 to 00:20.
Tickets can be purchased at the box office or on the official website of Malpensa Express: https://www.malpensaexpress.it/en/. The price of a ticket to the above Milan stations is 13 euros.
8. Taxi in Milan
Taxi in Milan are white. There are both municipal and private taxis. Getting into a taxi costs 3.90 euros - during the day (06:00-21:00), 6,40 euros - during the day (holidays), 7,60 euros - at night (21:00-06:00). The fee for each kilometer is 1.28 euros, each hour of waiting is 33,27 euros. Once the meter reaches 49,90 euros, the fee per kilometer increases to 1.98 euros. For shared use (minimum 3 people, if their start and end points are the same) you will have to pay a different fee. The cost of boarding in this case is as follows: during the day (06:00-21:00) – 1.56 euros; during the day (on holidays) – 2.56 euros, at night (21:00-06:00) – 3,04 euros; every kilometer – 0.51 euros; Each hour of waiting costs 13,31 euros. Minimum fare from the airport to the city: regular - 15,40 euros, collective - 6,16 euros.
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