Milan Transport Tickets and Travel Cards
One-way tickets, 24 or 72-hour passes, weekly travel cards... discover all the types of ticket and transport cards available in Milan.
Milan has now phased out paper tickets in favour of the rechargeable RicaricaMi card. This card can be purchased and recharged at metro station newsstands, automatic machines, and authorized retailers.
Pro tip: If you're travelling to Milan and plan on visiting the main tourist attractions and using public transport along the way, definitely check out the Milan Pass, which includes access to the Duomo di Milano terraces, the Casa Milan Museum, the Teatro alla Scala as well as unlimited use of public transport during your stay.
Transport Tickets in Milan: What You Need to Know
Single ticket
The single ticket (which you can load onto your RicaricaMi) costs € 2.20 and is valid for zones Mi1, Mi2 and Mi3 and can be used for 90 minutes from its validation, making multiple trips on all forms of public transportation in the city.
24-hour travel card
This unlimited use pass € 7.60 and is valid for 24 hours after its validation, that is, if you validate it one day at 12:30 you can use the transport until the next day at the same time. It is valid for zones Mi1, Mi2 and Mi3.
72-hour travel card
The three-day travel card permits unlimited travel and is valid for 72 hours since it's first validated, costing € 15.50.
Ticket for your luggage
You'll sometimes have to buy a separate ticket for your luggage, depending on its size, and note that if you have more than one suitcase, you might not be allowed to get on the metro, tram, or bus.
The suitcases which can be carried onboard are very similar to the dimensions of the ones allowed on an airplane. The small ones (50 centimetres) are allowed on for free and the larger ones (50 x 90 centimetres) must have their own Luggage ticket. Suitcases over 90 cm are not allowed on Milan’s public transport, so you might want to think about taking another means of transport to avoid receiving a fine.
Can you pay contactless?
Yes, you may also use contactless payment methods, including Apple Pay to use public transport in Milan.
How much do children pay?
Public transport in Milan is free for kids under 14 years of age, however they may be asked to verify their age, in which case they would be required to present a valid ID.
Other Tickets
10 standard tickets
The price of the 10-ticket card is € 19.50, offering a small saving compared to buying it separately. This ticket is non-transferable, it cannot be used at the same time by several people. Each ticket is valid for 90 minutes from the first validation.
Weekly 2x6 ticket
This ticket allows you to travel twice a day for 6 days during the same week for € 8.40.
Evening ticket
This € 3 ticket gives you unlimited access from 8 PM until the end of the service.
Special tickets for the Fiera Milano (Rho Fiera)
A ticket to the Fiera Milano on Milan Metro’s line 1 costs € 2.55 per journey. This ticket will allow you to change lines and take other means of transport for 105 minutes after first validating it.
Long Term Travel Cards in Milan
Milan’s public transport system also has weekly, monthly, and annual travel cards which cost € 10 before you top up.
Where Can You Buy Travel Cards in Milan?
Milan public transport tickets can be purchased at metro machines, tobacconists and kiosks.
Further Information
For more detailed information on the prices and types of tickets available on the Milan public transport network click here.
