How to use public transport in Milan?
Milan is one of the biggest Italian cities! Effervescent, the city never seems to stop, and with its almost one and a half million inhabitants, Milan has an immense, and constant, flow of residents and tourists and, therefore, if something needs to work very well there, it is public transport; and believe me: he leaves nothing to be desired! Today we are going to know how to use public transport in Milan, Lombardy. Stay with us and make the best of the boot country! Here in the traveling to italy you make the trip of your dreams come true!!! See also our Section Accommodations in Italy – Tips for your Holidays!
Our Introduction
Milan is the capital of Lombardy region. Milan is home to one of the main international airports in all of Italy, Malpensa, not counting the famous Duomo, to elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, among other unmissable sights! Milan is also the capital of Italian fashion and design, and is full of beauty, charm and elegance. Read also, how to use public transport in: Naples, Rome and Florence.
Good to know!!!
Being a big city, Milan becomes chaotic at peak times and the way out to avoid traffic there is its efficient public transport, of course! In Milan public transport is efficient, safe, cheap and offers us several options such as trains, trams, buses, among others. Read too? What to do in Milan when it rains?
1) How to use public transport in Milan? SUBWAY
One of the most used means of transport, both by locals and tourists, is the good, fast and cheap metro. We have a very special post where we tell you everything about how to use the subway in Milan, and You can read our full article by clicking here!
Golden Tip:
- Avoid using the metro during peak hours, as being used a lot by the locals, you can find a large flow of people coming and going and occasionally some delays. Discover our Section: Transport in Italy!
2) How to use public transport in Milan? BUS AND TROLLEYBUS
Buses and trolleybuses also work very well in Milan. With more than eighty bus lines and four trolleybuses, these means cross the city and cover a large part of the capital of Lombardy. They can be an excellent option for those who are not in such a hurry and want to save money. Find out here: Where to shop in Milan?
ATTENTION TO NIGHT HOURS!
On Fridays and Saturdays, Milan offers the transport service at different times during the night: the night buses run every hour between 2:00 am and 5:00 am. However, the night buses only stop in eight areas of the city, which have a lot of movement at night. Read also: What are the opening hours of the main monuments in Italy?
The stops are as follows:
- Valtellina-Stelvio;
- Milton-Pagano;
- Sturzo-Como;
- Piazza XXIV Maggio;
- Umbria-Tito Livio;
- Umbria-XXII March;
- Castelbarco-Tantardini; And
- Ripamonti-Pietrasanta.
The daily timetables for buses and trolleybuses are as follows:
- From 5:30 am to 6:00 am to 00:30 am to 1:45 am (depending on the line);
- On the 25th of December and the 1st of May, they are open from 7:00 am to 19:30 pm.
3) How to use public transport in Milan? TRAM (TRAM)
In Milan you also find 18 tram lines. They all run around the city until after midnight, it's a super charming means of transport and the opening hours are longer, so it's a great option for those who want to stay on the street until later. The trams are numbered from 1 to 33, and have been circulating in Milan since 1876 – when they were still pulled by horses.
Milan and its historic trams
In the city there are trams from all eras: from the modern and very 'different', to the historic and elegant, which fill the city with charm. The most classic and interesting are the 1500 series, which show us cars manufactured between 1928 and 1930. The opening hours of the trams it is from 4:30 am to 5:00 am to 2:00 am to 2:30 am, and on December 25th and May 1st from 7:00 am to 19:30 pm.
And the ticket: how and where to buy?
There are some very interesting tickets available for tourists and it all depends on how long you'll be in town.
common ticket
It is the most used, it can be used for 90 minutes after validation, and it offers a single access on public transport. It costs 1,50 euros.
day ticket
It lasts for 24 hours from validation, there is no travel limit, and if it is canceled before 12:30 pm you can use it until the next day at the same time. It is valid for zones Mi1, Mi2 and Mi3, and costs 7 euros.
Ticket for 3 days
Offers unlimited travel for 72 hours from validation, and costs 12 euros.
Good to know…
- There is also the baggage ticket! Depending on the size of your luggage (charged for luggage between 50 and 90 centimeters) you will have to buy an exclusive ticket for it! Yes! They charge you to transport your bag on public transport in Milan, and the price is per bag! The price of the baggage ticket is 1,50 euros. Read also: Is there a luggage limit on Italian trains?
ATTENTION!!!!!
The sizes allowed for luggage carried in public areas are similar to those for hand luggage that can be taken on the plane:
- For suitcases with dimensions smaller than 50 centimeters it is not necessary to pay anything;
- For those measuring between 50 and 90 centimeters, it is necessary to buy a special ticket; It is
- For those larger than 90 centimeters, access is prohibited, and even subject to a fine if you insist!
Card with 10 tickets
If you intend to use public transport more frequently, do the math to find out if it's worth buying the ticket with 10 tickets! It costs 13,80 euros, but can only be used by one person.
quad ticket
It costs 6 euros and can be used on four trips. The big advantage is that this ticket can be validated from 20 pm onwards, and you can use it without travel limits for the rest of the day. On weekends and holidays, this ticket is valid unlimitedly only until 00:13 pm, if validated by this time.
2×6 weekly ticket
It's not very touristy, but if you're staying in Milan longer, it might be worth it! It entitles you to two daily trips for 6 days of the same week and costs 8,40 euros.
overnight ticket
From 20:00 until the end of the service on the validation day, you are entitled to unlimited number of trips. Great for the party crowd! It costs 3 euros.
Where to buy?
Transport tickets can be bought at metro stations, newsagents and tobacconists. Always remember to validate your ticket!
Tips:
- Always check the times of the means of transport used;
- Avoid peak hours of Milanese public transport: between 07:00 and 09:00, and between 17:00 and 20:00;
- Remember to always validate your ticket as soon as you access the transport used. Read also: How to validate your train ticket in Italy?
Conclusion
How to use public transport in Milan? Using public transport in Milan can be an excellent option, especially if you like speed, economy, efficiency and practicality!
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