Overall7.3/10Easier to reach than about 70% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Malpensa and Bergamo handle most international flights; Linate mainly domestic routes.
- Book train tickets in advance for better fares on high-speed routes; Trenitalia and Italo are main operators.
- Milan Central Station (Milano Centrale) is the main transport hub; modern metro system connects all major areas.
- Public transport passes valid across metro, tram, and buses; day pass is cost-effective for exploring the city.
- Lake Como and Bergamo are the most popular day trips, each under 1 hour from Milan.
- Avoid peak rush hours (7–9 AM, 5–7 PM) on trains and metro if possible.
Airports
Milan Malpensa (MXP)
- Distance Km
- 50
- Distance Notes
- Northwest of city center
Ground Transport
Central Station (Milano Centrale)
- Cost
- €13
- Type
- Malpensa Express Train
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Duration Minutes
- 50
Central Station
- Cost
- €10
- Type
- Airport bus (MALPENSA BUS EXPRESS)
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Duration Minutes
- 60
Taxi/Ride-share
- Duration Minutes
- 45
- Cost Note
- Approx. €70–90 depending on traffic
Milan Linate (LIN)
- Distance Km
- 9
- Distance Notes
- East of city center, closest airport
Ground Transport
San Babila / Central Station Area
- Cost
- €2.20
- Type
- Bus 73
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Duration Minutes
- 25
Taxi/Ride-share
- Duration Minutes
- 15
- Cost Note
- Approx. €20–30
Milan Bergamo (BGY / Orio Al Serio)
- Distance Km
- 50
- Distance Notes
- Northeast of city, low-cost carrier hub
Ground Transport
Central Station
- Cost
- €10
- Type
- Shuttle bus (Orio Shuttle)
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Duration Minutes
- 60
Bergamo to Milano Centrale
- Cost
- €12
- Type
- Train (Trenitalia)
- Frequency
- Multiple times daily
- Duration Minutes
- 50
Day Trips
Lake Como (Como Town)
- Transit
- Trenitalia trains from Central Station
- Highlights
- Alpine lake, waterfront villages, scenic walks
- Distance Km
- 50
- Duration From Milan
- 1 hour by train
Bergamo (Città Alta – Old Town)
- Transit
- Train or bus from Central Station
- Highlights
- Medieval walled city, Venetian architecture, galleries
- Distance Km
- 50
- Duration From Milan
- 1 hour by train or bus
Lake Garda
- Transit
- Trenitalia to Desenzano or Peschiera del Garda
- Highlights
- Italy's largest lake, beach towns, water sports
- Distance Km
- 140
- Duration From Milan
- 1.5–2 hours by train
Monza (Royal Villa & Formula 1 Circuit)
- Transit
- Short metro/train ride
- Highlights
- Historic racing circuit, royal park, gardens
- Distance Km
- 15
- Duration From Milan
- 20 minutes by train
Pavia (Certosa Di Pavia Monastery)
- Transit
- Trenitalia regional train
- Highlights
- Renaissance monastery, historic Pavia city center
- Distance Km
- 40
- Duration From Milan
- 30 minutes by train
Brescia & Lake Iseo
- Transit
- Trenitalia train
- Highlights
- Charming lake, art & history, nearby wine regions
- Distance Km
- 90
- Duration From Milan
- 1.5 hours by train
Rail Connections
Trenitalia (Frecciarossa High-speed)
- Route
- Milan to Rome
- Frequency
- Multiple daily
- Cost Range
- €50
- Travel time
- 2.5 hours
Trenitalia/Italo (High-speed)
- Route
- Milan to Venice
- Frequency
- Multiple daily
- Cost Range
- €45
- Travel time
- 2.5 hours
Trenitalia High-speed
- Route
- Milan to Bologna
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Cost Range
- €35
- Travel time
- 1.5 hours
Trenitalia/Italo
- Route
- Milan to Turin
- Frequency
- Very frequent
- Cost Range
- €25
- Travel time
- 2 hours
Trenitalia Regional Trains
- Route
- Milan to Como
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Cost Range
- €5.00
- Travel time
- 1 hour
SBB (Swiss Railways)
- Route
- Milan to Zurich, Switzerland
- Frequency
- Multiple daily
- Cost Range
- €80
- Travel time
- 3.5 hours
Trenitalia / SNCF (Overnight or Day Trains)
- Route
- Milan to Paris
- Frequency
- 1–2 daily
- Cost Range
- €100
- Travel time
- 15 hours
Public Transport Within City
Metro (Subway)
- Lines
- 4 lines (M1 Red, M2 Green, M3 Yellow, M4 Blue)
- Coverage
- Central areas and main districts
Tram and Bus Network
- Coverage
- Comprehensive city coverage
Single Ticket
- Cost
- €2.20
Day Pass (24-hour)
- Cost
- €7.50
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