Metro in Milan (Metropolitana di Milano) appeared in 1964. Underground highways densely cover the city and even lead beyond it. Four branches, more than a hundred stations, serve to save residents and guests of the city the time spent on the road.
Scheme
The Milan Metro has a total railway track length of about 95 km. Moreover, there are both underground and ground sections of the path. On the metro map you can see 4 lines.
Red (line M1, Linea M1)
It was with her that the metro began in Milan. Construction work started in 1957 in order to open the first subway for passengers in 1964. The M1 line is 27 km long, connecting the northeast with the northwest of the city, while there is still a small branch in the direction of the southwest. Starting station - Sesto Maggio (Sesto 1º Maggio), ending: Rho Fiera Milano (Rho Fiera) and Bisceglie (Bisceglie).
In total, there are 37 stations within the red line. Moving along this line, you can go to the Green line (Loreto, Cardona station) and the Yellow line (Duomo station).
Green (line M2, Linea M2)
It stretched for 39.5 km, has in its assets 35 stations. In the cars of this line can be reached from the northeast to the south of Milan. The terminal stations of this branch are Jessate (Gessate), Cologno Nord, Milanofiori Forum, Abiategrasso. Several southbound stations are terrestrial. Metro at Famagosta - Milanofiori The Forum is smoothly moving into the suburban connection between Milan and the town of Assago.
Yellow (line M3, Linea M3)
The length is 17 km, it has only 21 stations. A relatively new branch was built in 1990 to connect the north and south of Milan. The boundaries of the branch are: Comasina station in the north and San Donato station in the south. Moving along the M3 line, you can make transfers to other metro lines: onto the M1 line (Duomo station, Duomo), the M2 line (Centrale station, Centrale), the M5 line (Zara station, Zara).
Lilac (line M5, Linea M5)
The newest metro line in Milan, commissioned in early 2013. The locomotives of this line operate fully automatically without the participation of human drivers. This transport branch leads from the north-east of the city to the west. The movement is carried out within the framework of: Bignami (Bignami) and the San Siro Stadio. Stations of intersection with other lines: Zara (Zara, M3), Garibaldi (Garibaldi FS, M2) and Lotto (Loto, M1).
M4 line
It was assumed that the work of the Milan metro will be better due to the launch of another line - M4, was supposed to enter operation in 2015, timed to the opening of Expo 2015. However, delays in financing did not allow the use of the M4 line to this day. It is expected that the fifth and fourth in numbering metro line will be available to passengers no earlier than 2022.
Each line has its own color, which it is indicated on the metro map. In addition, stations and trains are decorated in the colors of the line.
Milan metro system connected to city electric train line "Passante Ferroviario"having 8 ground stations on their route.
Also, tickets to the city can use 14 suburban lines (Linee ferroviarie suburbane Milano). A detailed diagram can be found on the official website www.trenord.it
Useful information
The most useful tourist will be the M1 linebecause in the immediate vicinity of its stations are the main attractions of Milan: the Cathedral, the gallery of Victor Emanuel II, museums, exhibition complexes.
M2 and M3 lines (Centrale station) suitable for those who want to quickly get to the central railway station of Milan (Milano Centrale).
Opening hours
From 06:00 to 00:30, trains depart from 5 to 10 minutes apart. Two holidays of the year: December 25 and May 1, shorten the working day: from 07:00 to 19:30.
How much are the tickets
Tourists who decide to visit Milan, it will be useful to know that the ATM transport company serves not only the subway, but other types of public transport: buses, trams, and electric trains. Therefore, the traveler can buy tickets valid for all types of municipal transport:
- City Ticket (Biglietto Urbano) - costs 1.5 euros, valid for 90 minutes after composting. Suitable for one trip in the form of land transport, metro or city train.
- 10-way ticket (Carnet 10 viaggi) - costs 13.80 euros and is valid for 10 trips of 90 minutes each. Travel conditions are similar to a City ticket.
- 4 trip ticket (BI4 Biglietto integrato per 4 viaggi) - costs 6.00 euros, for 4 trips of 90 minutes each.
- 1 Day Ticket (Biglietto giornaliero) - costs 4.50 euros, valid for 24 hours after composting. Suitable for all types of public transport, including the train.
- 2-day ticket (Biglietto bigiornaliero) - costs 8.25 euros, valid for 48 hours from the moment of composting. The conditions are similar to a 1-day Ticket.
- 2x6 ticket (Settimanale 2 × 6) - costs 10.00 euros, allows 2 trips for 6 consecutive days. If a ticket has not been used for 1 or more days in a week, you can use it on Sunday.
- Evening ticket (Biglietto serale) - costs 3.00 euros, valid from 20:00 until the metro closes.
Significantly facilitate the use of subway travel services - rechargeable plastic card "RicaricaMi"in which 4 types of tickets can be activated. The basic cost of the card is 2.50 euros, this money guarantees one trip. Then, if desired, the traveler can add to the travel card: several options from the above tickets.
It is important to remember that paper and electronic tickets must be validated at the beginning of the trip. Supervisors are actively working in the metrothat can impose on the "hare" a fine of 100.00 euros!
Where can I buy a ticket
You can buy a ticket or replenish a card in special machines inside metro stations. In total there are about 2,200 ticket sales outlets in Milan: tobacco and newsagents, bars, stops. In addition, sending SMS with the text "ATM" to the number 48444, allows you to pay: a single trip on the subway for 1.50 euros.
You can plan your trip, see the metro map, and check the ticket price on the metro website. The resource supports Italian and English. Basic information in Russian is presented in this article. 🙂
- Official site: www.atm.it
- Online metro map: www.giromilano.atm.it
