Milan Metro

Milan Metro Information

As well as being a great means of public transport, the Milan Metro is an architectural marvel. When it opened in 1964, its architects won the most prestigious architectural award in Italy. With only 4 lines, the metro covers an impressive 101 km and serves a total of 113 stations. The Azienda Trasporti Milanesi is responsible for the operation of this vast network, which carries 1.5 million passengers a day.

Milan Metro Map

Map of Milan Metro showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Milan Metro map in PDF format.

Milan Metro Timings, Frequency and Schedule

The metro starts operating at around 06:00 in the morning and runs until half past midnight (00:30). On Christmas Day and Labour Day the service is much reduced. Trains run between 07:00 and 19:30.

All lines follow this timetable, except the M5, which starts at 06:00 but only runs until midnight (00:00). The speed of the trains also varies according to the month and time of day. The summer months have a different timetable than the winter months. The minimum headway is 2 minutes and the maximum is 15 minutes.

Milan Metro Fares, Tickets and Cards

You can pay your fare on the underground and some buses using cards and contactless devices.

Ticket €2.20

• Valid for 90 minutes from first validation.
• Allows you to make multiple journeys on surface transport and the metro by entering, exiting and re-entering through turnstiles.

Day ticket €7.60

• Valid for 24 hours from first validation.
• Unlimited number of journeys

3-day ticket €15.50

• Valid for 3 consecutive days from first validation until end of service on the third day (03:45am)
  Unlimited number of journeys
• Note: For example, end of service on Thursday is 03:45 on Friday. If you validate a ticket at 00:01 on Friday, it will still count as a Thursday service day.

Carnet for 10 tickets €19.50

• Each ticket is valid for 90 minutes from the time of first validation
• Allows multiple journeys on surface transport and metro.
• Carnets cannot be used by more than one person at a time.

Validity of tickets in Milan and surrounding areas (zones Mi1-Mi3)

1. On all ATM lines, both underground and surface lines
2. On the M1, M3, M4 and M5 underground lines, tickets are valid from station to station.
3. On the M2 line, tickets are valid from the centre of Milan to the Cascina Burrona station. A different fare applies outside this station. On the rest of the line, tickets are valid as far as Assago Forum, Piazza Abbiategrasso and Cologno Nord.
4. On the Trenord lines, including the S lines.

• Paper tickets or RicaricaMi cards are not valid on lines that do not belong to the ATM, Trenord or NET networks.
  Carnets can be bought from the ATM app, from machines in the underground and from shops (newsagents, tobacconists, etc.). However, carnets purchased in shops, vending machines or loaded onto the RicaricaMi card are only valid on ATM, Trenord and NET lines. For journeys on lines operated by other companies, only carnets purchased and validated using the ATM app are valid.
• Children under the age of 14 can travel for free on public transport in Milan and in all municipalities where the integrated fare system (STIBM) is available. Just show your under-14 or under-11 card together with your identity card or just your identity card. On Trenord trains (on lines within the STIBM integrated fare system area), children under 14 can travel with an identity card only if accompanied by a paying adult. If the child travels alone, he/she must have a card up to the age of 14.
• Teachers, tutors and supervisors of school groups up to high school level can travel free of charge throughout the municipality of Milan. All they have to do is present a printed, completed and certified form from their school and an identity document.

Milan Metro Parking

The Milan Metro offers its passengers park and ride facilities. Parking is provided by the management in metered on-street car parks. However, a small parking fee must be paid to use this facility.

Milan Metro Rules and Tips

In the interests of safety, current passengers should be allowed to leave the train before new passengers board. It is advisable to hold on to the handrails at all times, both when boarding and when travelling on the train, to keep your balance. Try not to litter or leave items on board, especially newspapers. Those with pushchairs should use the lifts as they are more accessible. People with children should also take extra care when travelling on the metro.

Milan Metro Services

All stations and trains in the metro network have full HSDPA and UMTS connectivity. Stations are equipped with LED screens showing information about arriving trains. Some trains have automated announcements in English and Italian about the next station. The metro also provides car parking facilities at various stations. The car parks have designated bays for disabled people and in some cases there are special bays for women drivers. These are called ‘pink’ bays. Parking fees can be paid at ticket machines or to an attendant. Weekly and annual passes are also available.

Bicycles can be taken on the metro free of charge. However, bicycles are allowed after 20:00 on weekdays until the end of the service. On Saturdays and public holidays they are allowed all day. In August, bicycles can be transported at any time on any day of the week. Bicycles can only be transported in carriages marked with a bicycle symbol.

Milan Metro Lines

The Milan Metro consists of 4 lines which are identified by different numbers and colours. Metro lines M1, M3 and M5 are completely underground, line M2 has two surface branches, one at the eastern end and the other at the southern end. Lines M2 and M3 have overhead power supply and line M5 is fully automatic. The M4 line is under construction and is expected to be completed in 2015.