How much does a single metro ticket cost in Milan in 2026?

A single ticket (BIT) costs €2,20 and is valid for 90 minutes, including one Metro entry plus unlimited bus and tram use. You can also tap your contactless bank card at the Metro turnstile for the same €2,20 fare — no app needed.

What is the best ticket for a 3-day trip to Milan?

The 72-hour pass (€15,50) is excellent value for a 3-day trip with frequent use. It pays off if you take 4 or more trips per day. For just one heavy sightseeing day, the 24-hour pass (€7,60) is better. A carnet of 10 tickets (€19,50, or €1,95 per ride) suits shorter stays.

How do I get from Linate Airport to Milan city centre?

Take Metro M4 (blue line) directly from inside the Linate terminal. It reaches Duomo in about 12 minutes and Milano Centrale in about 17 minutes, every 3–5 minutes, for just €2,20 (standard ticket or contactless tap). This is one of Europe's cheapest airport-to-centre connections.

How do I get from Malpensa Airport to Milan?

The Malpensa Express train connects the airport to Milano Centrale (52 min) and Milano Cadorna (50 min) every 30 minutes. A single costs €15,00; a return (valid 30 days) costs €25,00. ATM city tickets are NOT valid on this train — buy a separate Malpensa Express ticket.

What is the fine for not validating in Milan?

Fines start from €35 on the spot and rise to €150 if unpaid. Plain-clothes inspectors operate on all Metro lines, trams and late-night buses. Paper tickets must be validated at the yellow machine before boarding trams and buses.

Do I need to tap out on the Milan Metro?

No. Milan uses a flat fare system within the city. You only tap in at the turnstile — no tap-out is needed on the Metro, buses or trams.

Are children free on Milan public transport?

Yes. Children aged 0–9 travel free on all ATM Metro, buses and trams — no ticket or card required. Children aged 10 and over pay the full adult fare of €2,20.

What time does the Milan Metro close?

All four Metro lines (M1–M4) run until approximately 00:30 on weeknights and until around 01:30 on Friday and Saturday nights. After that, N-prefix night buses operate from midnight to 05:00.

Public Transport in Milan: Apps, Tickets & Tips 2026

Last updated: June 2026
4 Metro lines, historic trams and 3 airports

Best ticket Contactless bank card · €2,20/tap Tap at the Metro turnstile — no app needed, same price as a single ticket. For 3-day trips with 4+ trips/day, the 72-hour pass (€15,50) is better value.

How to pay Tap your contactless Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay at Metro gates. Alternatively use the ATM Milano app or a RicaricaMi rechargeable card. No exit tap required — flat fare within the city.

Don't get caught Validate your ticket or tap before boarding — paper tickets must be stamped at the yellow machine. Fine from €35 on the spot (rising to €150 if unpaid). Plain-clothes inspectors operate on all lines, including late-night trams.

Official app — ATM Milano (iOS) · ATM Milano (Android)

CRITICAL INFO FOR MILAN!

1. ALWAYS validate your ticket before boarding! Paper tickets must be stamped at the yellow machine on the platform or at the bus/tram stop BEFORE boarding. Contactless bank card or ATM app users: tap the reader when you enter. An unvalidated ticket = fare evasion. Fine from €35 on the spot, rising to €150 if unpaid. Plain-clothes inspectors operate on all lines, including late-night trams.

2. Single ticket valid 90 minutes: one Metro entry + unlimited bus/tram. You CAN transfer from Metro to bus or tram within 90 minutes using the same ticket. But once you exit the Metro turnstiles, you cannot re-enter without a new ticket — even within the 90-minute window.

3. No automatic daily cap. Unlike London, Milan will not cap your fare. If you take 4+ trips per day, the 24-hour pass (€7,60) saves money. For 3-day trips: the 72-hour pass (€15,50) beats individual tickets if you make 4+ trips/day.

4. Three airports — very different distances. Linate (M4, €2,20, ~12 min to Duomo) is fast and cheap. Malpensa (Malpensa Express, €15,00, ~52 min) is further. Bergamo/Orio al Serio requires an Autostradale bus (~75 min, €10,00) — no Metro connection.

Quick Check before boarding

Contactless bank card ready, or ATM Milano app installed with a ticket — OR paper ticket stamped
For trams/buses with a paper ticket: validate at the yellow machine at stop or on board
Arriving at Linate? Take Metro M4 (blue line) — direct, €2,20, ~12 min to Duomo
Arriving at Malpensa? Take Malpensa Express from Cadorna or Central Station — €15,00, ~52 min
Check last Metro times before an evening out — M1–M4 stop around 00:30–02:00

Which ticket should you buy?

Roammate advice For most tourists, tap your contactless bank card at the Metro turnstile — instant, no app needed, same price as a ticket. For 3+ days of heavy sightseeing, the 72-hour pass (€15,50) pays off if you make 4+ trips per day. If you're visiting only for a day, a carnet of 10 tickets (€19,50) gives flexibility without committing to time-based passes.

Ticket Type	Price (2026)	Validity	When to choose?
Contactless bank card Our pick	€2,20 per tap	90 min per journey	BEST FOR MOST TOURISTS — no setup required
Single ticket (BIT)	€2,20	90 min (1 Metro entry + unlimited bus/tram)	One-off trips; buy via app or machine
Carnet 10 tickets	€19,50 (€1,95/ride)	90 min per use, no expiry	Short visits with irregular travel
24-hour pass	€7,60	24 hours unlimited	Heavy sightseeing day with 4+ trips
48-hour pass	€15,00	48 hours unlimited	2-day city trip
72-hour pass	€15,50	72 hours unlimited	Great value for 3-day trips with frequent use
Malpensa Express single	€15,00	Single journey (MXP ↔ Milan)	Arriving/departing at Malpensa Airport
Malpensa Express return	€25,00	Return journey (valid 30 days)	Saves €5 vs two singles

Cost example — 3 days in Milan (4 rides/day)

Contactless bank card or single tickets: 12 × €2,20 = €26,40
72-hour pass: €15,50 — save €10,90
The pass also wins at lighter use: at 8 rides over 3 days (€17,60 contactless) you've already paid back the pass

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From Milan Airports to the City Centre

Milan is served by three airports: Linate (LIN) — closest, now directly on the Metro M4; Malpensa (MXP) — the main international hub, 50 km northwest; and Orio al Serio/Bergamo (BGY) — popular with low-cost carriers, ~50 km northeast. Choose the right airport connection before you arrive.

🔵 Linate Airport (LIN) — Metro M4

Option	Time	Price	Frequency
Metro M4 (blue)	~12 min to Duomo ~17 min to Centrale FS	€2,20 (standard ticket)	Every 3–5 min
Taxi	~20–40 min (traffic)	€25–45	Always available

Linate tip The M4 metro station is directly in the Linate terminal — follow signs for "Metro M4" when you exit arrivals. Pay €2,20 with your contactless card. This is one of Europe's cheapest airport-to-centre connections.

🔴 Malpensa Airport (MXP) — Malpensa Express

Option	Time	Price	Frequency
Malpensa Express (to Centrale)	~52 min	€15,00 single / €25,00 return	Every 30 min
Malpensa Express (to Cadorna)	~50 min	€15,00 single / €25,00 return	Every 30 min
Airport bus (Autostradale)	~60–75 min	€8,00–10,00	Every 20–30 min
Taxi (fixed rate)	~45–70 min (traffic)	Fixed €95–105	Always available

Centrale route: Connects to Milan Central Station (Centrale FS) — best if your hotel is in the northeast or you're catching a train
Cadorna route: Connects to Cadorna FNM — in the city centre, near Castello Sforzesco; M1 (red) and M2 (green) interchange
Buy Malpensa Express tickets at the airport or online — ATM tickets are NOT valid on this train

🟡 Orio al Serio Airport / Bergamo (BGY) — Bus

Option	Time	Price	Frequency
Terravision / Autostradale bus	~60–75 min to Centrale	€7,00–10,00	Every 30 min
Taxi	~50–70 min	€90–120	Always available

Fare system & rules

How to pay

Tap contactless at Metro turnstiles — Visa/Mastercard/Apple Pay/Google Pay all work at all four Metro lines. Simplest method for tourists
One ticket = 90 minutes on all ATM services — you can transfer between bus, tram and Metro within this window (single Metro entry only)
Use the ATM Milano app to buy tickets and check real-time departures for trams and buses
M4 to Linate — a direct metro ride for €2,20, ~12 min to Duomo

Fare rules to know

Paper tickets must be validated at the yellow machine before boarding trams and buses — plain-clothes inspectors issue fines from €35
Malpensa Express is a separate Trenord system — ATM city tickets do not cover it; buy a dedicated Malpensa Express ticket
M4 (blue) and M3 (yellow) are different lines near Centrale FS — M4 serves Linate; M3 goes south to Rogoredo

System essentials

Main form of payment	Contactless bank card or ATM Milano app
Multiple people on one card?	No — 1 ticket per person per journey
Check-in / validate	Tap contactless at turnstile, or validate paper ticket on entry
Exit scan required?	No — flat fare within the city, no tap-out needed on Metro
Payment methods	Contactless Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ATM Milano app, RicaricaMi rechargeable card (paper tickets being phased out)
Single ticket validity	90 minutes from validation (Metro: single entry + unlimited bus/tram)
Fine for fare evasion	From €35 on the spot (rising to €150 if unpaid)
Night transport after 01:00	Yes — night buses (N-lines) run midnight–05:00; no 24h metro
Real-time info	ATM Milano app, Moovit, Google Maps
Airport → Centre	Linate (M4): €2,20, ~12 min \| Malpensa Express: €15,00, ~52 min

Quick Check before boarding

Contactless bank card ready or ATM Milano app installed with a ticket
For trams/buses with paper ticket: validate at yellow machine on the platform or at stop
Linate Airport: take Metro M4 (blue line) — direct, €2,20, ~12 min to Duomo
Malpensa Airport: Malpensa Express from Cadorna or Central Station — €15,00, ~52 min
Check last Metro times before an evening out — M1–M4 stop around 00:30–02:00

Discounts for Children & Families

Age Limits & Prices

Age	Price	Notes
0–9 years	FREE	Always free, no ticket needed
10–17 years	Full adult fare (€2,20)	No separate youth rate for tourists
18–65 years	€2,20 per journey	Standard adult fare
65+ years	Full adult fare for tourists	Senior discount only for Milan residents

Tips for Families

Children under 10 travel free on all ATM Metro, buses and trams — no ticket or card required
Strollers are allowed on Metro — use the lifts (available at most stations, though older M1/M2/M3 stations may have only escalators)
The new M4 (blue line) is fully accessible and has wide doors — ideal for strollers going to/from Linate Airport
For day trips, a 24h family pass isn't available — each adult buys their own pass; children under 10 travel free
Trams: Historic trams have high steps — not suitable for strollers. Modern low-floor trams on some routes are stroller-friendly

🧮 Cost Estimate for a 3-day Family Trip

Adults (2×): 2 × 72h pass = 2 × €15,50 = €31,00
Children under 10: FREE
Airport Linate (M4): just a regular €2,20 ticket each way per adult
Airport Malpensa: €15,00 each way per adult (Malpensa Express)

Accessibility & Tips for Travellers with Disabilities

★★★☆☆ 3 / 5

Milan's accessibility is improving but uneven. The brand-new M4 line is fully accessible, while parts of the older M1, M2 and M3 lines have gaps in lift coverage. Trams vary significantly — the historic rolling stock has high steps, while newer low-floor trams are accessible.

🔵 Metro M4 (blue) and 🟣 M5 (lilac): Fully Accessible

Lifts at every station, wide doors, level boarding on both lines
Wheelchair spaces in every carriage
Audio and visual announcements
M4: best accessible option for airport (Linate) to centre journeys
M5: serves the northwest of the city (Garibaldi, Monumentale area)

🔴🟢🟡 Metro M1, M2, M3: Partially Accessible

Lifts available at major interchanges (Centrale FS, Duomo, Cadorna, Loreto)
Many older stations have only stairs or escalators — check ATM accessibility map before travelling
Wheelchair spaces present in trains, but platform-to-train gaps exist at some stations
ATM passenger assistance: call the ATM infoline (+39 02 4803 4803) — note: verify the current dedicated disability assistance number on atm.it as the page structure has changed

Buses: Good

Most ATM buses are low-floor with ramps — accessible for wheelchairs
Kneeling function available on request — press the accessibility button at the stop

Trams: Mixed

Historic trams (e.g. series 1500, 4900) have high steps — NOT accessible
Modern low-floor trams (Sirio series) are accessible — check ATM app for route vehicle type
Lines 14 and 24 operate mostly with modern low-floor vehicles

Accessibility tip Plan your route around the M4 (fully accessible) and major M1/M2/M3 interchange stations with confirmed lifts. Use the ATM Milano app to filter for accessible routes. Avoid historic trams entirely if you use a wheelchair or stroller.

Visual Impairment

LOGES tactile system: Installed at all M4 and M5 stations and most M1/M2/M3 stations; yellow tactile edge strips on most platforms. Audio at stations includes train arrival, destination, door-opening side and service alerts. Turnstiles and validators emit distinct sounds for valid/invalid tickets.
Audio on vehicles: All trains and surface vehicles announce next stop, connecting lines and which side doors open. Braille station maps in mezzanines; Braille and raised text on all lift buttons.
ISB platform: Real-time lift/stairlift status across all five metro lines at isb.atm.it — screen-reader accessible, used by ~2,000 passengers daily.

Night Transport in Milan (after midnight)

When does the Metro stop?

Milan's Metro does not run 24 hours. Last trains depart approximately 00:30 on weeknights and 01:30–02:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. After that, ATM night buses take over.

Transport	Last service	First service
Metro M1 (red)	~00:30 Mon–Thu, ~01:30 Fri–Sat	~05:45
Metro M2 (green)	~00:30 Mon–Thu, ~01:30 Fri–Sat	~05:45
Metro M3 (yellow)	~00:30 Mon–Thu, ~01:30 Fri–Sat	~05:45
Metro M4 (blue)	~00:30 Mon–Thu, ~01:30 Fri–Sat	~05:45
Night buses (N-lines)	00:00 – 05:00	—
Trams	~00:30 (most lines)	~06:00

Night Buses (NM/N routes)

ATM operates night bus routes after midnight along the main Metro corridors. Your regular ATM ticket is valid — no extra charge.

Line	Route	Notes
NM1	Covers M1 (red) corridor	Sesto FS ↔ Rho Fiera direction
NM2	Covers M2 (green) corridor	Including Navigli area
NM3	Covers M3 (yellow) corridor	Stazione Centrale area
N50, N54	Cross-city night routes	Cover areas not on Metro

Night tip Check the last Metro departure from the ATM Milano app before a night out. Milan's nightlife centres around Navigli, Brera and Colonne di San Lorenzo — all covered by Metro M2/M1 until ~00:30 and then NM night buses. Uber is also widely available.

Shared Transport: Taxis, Bikes & Scooters

Taxis

Milan's white taxis are metered and licensed. They're more expensive than in southern Italian cities but reliable and honest.

Start fare: €3,30 (daytime) / €6,60 (night/Sunday)
Per km: approximately €1,10 daytime, €1,60 at night
Airport fixed rates: Malpensa ~€95–105 (official fixed tariff), Linate ~€25–30, Orio al Serio ~€100 (approx.)
Book via: Radio Taxi 02 4040, ItTaxi app, or flag from the street

🚗 Ride-Hailing

Uber: Available in Milan (UberX, Uber Black, Uber Van) — often cheaper than white taxis for in-city trips
Free Now: Licensed NCC drivers, bookable via app

BikeMi (Bike Sharing)

Milan's official bike sharing service with stations across the city centre.

Daily subscription: €4,50 (unlimited rides up to 30 min free per ride)
Weekly subscription: €9,00
E-bikes available (first 30 min: €0,50; beyond: €0,25 per minute)
Book via BikeMi app or at stations with credit card
Great for flat rides around the centre — Duomo, Castello, Navigli, Brera

E-Scooters

Lime, Bird, Helbiz, Dott: All operate in Milan — scan via app
Typically €1,00 unlock + €0,25–0,30 per minute
Must be parked in designated areas — random parking leads to fines

Milan tip BikeMi is excellent for flat central Milan — ride from Centrale to the Duomo, along the Navigli canals, or to Parco Sempione. The city centre is compact enough to combine one Metro ride with a BikeMi leg and skip the taxi entirely.

Roammate Tip

Tip: All-in-one app for shared transport

In Milan you can use the app umob. With this you book and pay easily for all shared transport (bikes, scooters, cars) from different providers in one handy app. Convenient, because you no longer need separate accounts.

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eSIM & Internet in Milan

Italy has solid 4G coverage in Milan with increasing 5G availability. Free WiFi is available in the Metro stations and many cafes. An eSIM ensures you're connected from the moment you land at Linate or Malpensa.

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Milan tip Activate your eSIM before departure. The ATM Milano app works much better with a live data connection — and you'll want it for real-time tram and bus departures. Metro WiFi is available but inconsistent in tunnels.

Luggage Lockers & Storage in Milan

Milan Central Station (Centrale FS) has luggage storage, and there are options near major tourist areas like the Duomo and Castello Sforzesco.

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Bounce Luggage Storage Typically €5,00/day

Store your bags in vetted shops and hotels near Centrale, Duomo and Navigli. Book in advance for guaranteed availability.

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Luggage Storage at Centrale FS

Official luggage storage (Kipoint/Deposito Bagagli) is available at Milan Central Station near platform 1.

Price: approximately €6,00 for the first 5 hours, €1,00/hour after
Hours: 06:00–23:00 daily
Note: Can have queues in high season — Bounce/Stasher offer advance booking with no waiting

Roammate Advice If you're doing a day trip from Milan (e.g. to Lake Como or Bergamo), store your bags at Centrale FS or nearby Bounce location first — it's cheap and keeps you mobile for the day.