Milan has an
efficient public transport system. The
best way to get around is via the underground
or on trams.
AIR: TO/ FROM
THE AIRPORT
Milan has two airports. Linate is 10km
from the centre and Malpensa Airport is
45km from town. Buses depart from Stazione
Centrale.
TRAIN
Stazione Centrale is the point of arrival.
Trains leave here forVenice, Florence,
Bologna, Genoa, Turin, Rome and cities
throughout Europe. The station is always
busy so try TrenItalia first for schedules
and times http://www.trenitalia.it
or tel. 02 147 88 80.
For Regional trains go to Stazione Porta
Garibaldi and Stazione Nord on the MM2
line (underground).
A metro line runs from Stazione Centrale
to points around the city.
BUS
Piazza Castello is used as a terminal
by some companies. For bus information
phone 02 801 161.The APT office has full
details.
HITCH-HIKING
As for all major cities you need to make your way out to the autoroutes
before attempting to hitch hike. We welcome your comments about hitch hiking
from Milan.
DRIVING
Milan is a busy centre and the public transport system is so good most
people will choose to leave their car somewhere.
TRAM
Tram tickets are valid for one ride and
can be bought in books of 10 at tobacconists
and newsagents. Validate your ticket on
the tram. Tram stops display the time
to the next tram and the destination.
METRO
The underground (MM) has three lines. Red MM1 goes to the city centre. Take
Green MM2 from Stazione Centrale to Loreto station to get the MM1. Yellow
MM3 goes from Stazione Centrale to Piazza Duomo Tickets are valid for one
underground ride and or 75 minutes on buses and trams.
TAXI
Taxi ranks are the only place to hail
a taxi (they will not stop in the street).
To telephone for a taxi ring Radiotaxi
data tel. 5353 or Autoradiotaxi tel. 85
85.
TICKETS
Tram and metro tickets can be bought from
tobacconists and newsagents. They are
valid for one ride and must be validated
on the tram or on the train platform.
You can sometimes get a free public transport
map from ATM offices at the Duomo metro
station and Stazione.
CAR/MOTORCYCLE
Try Auto Europe for car rental.For more information visit tha website at www.autoeurope.com
Driving through central Milan is a hassle. One-way
streets seem designed to keep cars out, you'll need to
pay to park (if you can find a space) and the limit is
two hours during the day. Illegally parked cars are
gleefully fined or towed. A better plan is to leave
your car at an outlying MM station.
