Milan ATM Public Transport Guide: Metro, Tram & Bus

Overview of Milan's Transport Network

ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi) operates Milan's integrated public transport network, one of the most efficient in Italy. The system includes 4 metro lines, 18 tram routes, 131 bus lines, and a suburban rail network — all accessible with a single ticket.

The Metro: Your Main Tool

Milan's metro is the fastest way to cross the city:

  • M1 (Red): Sesto FS → Rho Fiera/Bisceglie — passes through Duomo, Cadorna
  • M2 (Green): Abbiategrasso/Assago → Gessate/Cologno — Stazione Centrale, Cadorna
  • M3 (Yellow): San Donato → Comasina — Duomo, Centrale
  • M4 (Blue): Linate Airport → San Cristoforo — newest line (2023)
  • M5 (Lilac): Bignami → San Siro Stadio — your line from our apartments!

The M5 line is the key connection from San Siro to the rest of Milan. Stations "San Siro Stadio" and "San Siro Ippodromo" are both within walking distance of our apartments.

Tickets & Passes

  • Single ticket (Mi1-Mi3): €2.20 — valid 90 minutes, unlimited transfers
  • 24-hour pass: €7.60
  • 48-hour pass: €13.80
  • 3-day tourist pass: €16.00
  • Weekly pass: €17.50
  • 10-ride carnet: €19.50

Buy tickets at metro stations (machines accept cards), tabacchi shops, or via the ATM Milano app (contactless on your phone).

Getting from San Siro to Key Destinations

  • Duomo: M5 to Garibaldi, change to M2 → Duomo (~25 min). See our detailed guide.
  • Milano Centrale station: M5 to Garibaldi, change to M2/M5 (~20 min)
  • Fiera Milano Rho: M5 to Lotto, change to M1 direction Rho (~30 min)
  • Linate Airport: M5 to Garibaldi, M2 to Centrale, M4 to Linate (~45 min)
  • Malpensa Airport: Train from Cadorna or Centrale (~50 min)

Tips for Visitors

  • Metro runs from 5:30 AM to 12:30 AM (until 1:30 AM on Fri/Sat)
  • Always validate your ticket before boarding
  • Inspectors are common — fines are €50+
  • Google Maps has real-time ATM integration
  • Night buses (N lines) run after metro closure

Stay Connected in San Siro

Our apartments sit between M5 stations San Siro Stadio and San Siro Ippodromo — you're never more than 5 minutes from a metro connection to anywhere in Milan.

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