City in Lombardy, Italy
Getting around Milan
How to get around Milan
Metro, trams and buses cover the city well, and contactless payment works at gates. Fast trains link Turin, Venice, Florence and Rome; Malpensa is far out.
Ways to get around Milan
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Metro, trams and buses (ATM) | €2.20 for 90 min; 24 h pass €7.60 | Tap a contactless bank card at metro gates and on buses |
| Regional trains and Passante | €2.20–€5 within city and suburbs | Linking Garibaldi, Cadorna and suburbs; check zone fares |
| Taxi | About €12–20 for 5 km | Order by phone or app; flat fares to airports |
| Bike and scooter sharing | From about €1 plus per-minute | Many e-bikes; Area C congestion zone limits cars |
Ride-hailing apps in Milan
A 5 km ride costs about €12–20 ($14–23).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| FREENOW | Books licensed taxis; fares are metered and pay in app |
| Uber | Taxi and premium cars; more expensive than the street rate |
| itTaxi | Calls the nearest licensed taxi |
- Only use licensed white taxis with a meter. Order via app or phone; street hailing is rare.
Arriving in Milan
Malpensa (MXP)
Malpensa Express to Cadorna or Centrale about €13, 40–50 min; taxi flat fare about €110.
Linate (LIN)
Metro M4 to San Babila about €2.20 plus airport supplement, 12–15 min; taxi about €25–35.
Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY)
Direct buses to Centrale about €6–10, 55–70 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not worth it for most visitors: Area C and ZTL zones, heavy traffic and tram tracks. Use metro and e-bikes.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are fine; other foreign licences need an International Driving Permit alongside. Rental firms check it.
- Onward travel in Italy: High-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains link Turin, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. Regional trains and buses fill gaps; ferries or flights reach Sicily and Sardinia.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Milan?
Yes. Apps that work here: FREENOW, Uber, itTaxi.
What's the best way to get around Milan?
Metro, trams and buses cover the city well, and contactless payment works at gates. Fast trains link Turin, Venice, Florence and Rome; Malpensa is far out.
How do I get from the airport to Milan?
Malpensa Express to Cadorna or Centrale about €13, 40–50 min; taxi flat fare about €110.
Is Milan walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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