Public Transport in Milan 2026 — Metro, Trams, ATM Card and Getting Around Italy's Fashion Capital

Public Transport in Milan 2026

Milan has a well-developed public transport network operated by ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi) for the metro, trams, and buses within the city, and Trenord for suburban/regional rail. Milan's metro has 5 lines, supplemented by an extensive tram network that is one of Europe's oldest and most extensive. This guide covers public transport in Milan in 2026.

Milan Metro

• 5 metro lines: M1 (Red, Sesto FS-Rho Fiera), M2 (Green, Gessate/Cologno-Assago/Abbiategrasso via Garibaldi and Cadorna), M3 (Yellow, Comasina-San Donato), M4 (Blue, Aeroporto Linate-San Cristoforo), M5 (Purple, Bignami-San Siro Stadio)
• Major interchanges: Duomo (M1/M3), Cadorna (M1/M2), Centrale FS (M2/M3), Garibaldi FS (M2/M5)
• M4 Blue Line connects directly to Linate Airport (opened 2023)

ATM Tickets

• Single trip (biglietto ordinario): Valid 90 minutes from validation; approximately €2.20; can be used on metro, trams, and buses within the 90-minute window
• Daily pass (biglietto giornaliero): Approximately €7.60; unlimited within Milan
• Carnet of 10 tickets: Approximately €19.50; good for occasional users
• Monthly subscription (abbonamento mensile): Unlimited Milan transit; approximately €39/month for adults (huge value for daily commuters)
• ATM Mi Muovo card: Contactless reloadable card for integrated ATM+Trenord travel

Milan Trams

• Milan has one of the world's most extensive historic tram networks; 17 tram lines covering inner Milan; many historic PCC trams (1920s-era) still in service alongside modern Bombardier trams

Airport Access from Milan

• Linate (LIN): Metro M4 directly to central Milan; approximately 12 minutes to Dateo
• Malpensa (MXP): Malpensa Express (Trenord) to Cadorna (approximately 40 min) or Garibaldi (approximately 51 min)
• Bergamo (BGY): Orio al Serio Autobus Express from Stazione Centrale: approximately 1 hour

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