Milano has five underground lines: M1 Rossa (Red), M2 Verde (Green), M3 Gialla (Yellow), the M4 Blu (Blue) and M5 Lilla (Purple) connecting the city to the suburbs. Besides the underground, the Passante Ferroviario (suburban trains) connects Milano to the province, to other cities in Lombardy and outside the region. 

 

The public transport in Milano is managed by Azienda Trasporti Milanesi - ATM.  

 

Call center ATM +39 02 48607607 Mon-Sat. 07.30 a.m. - 07.30 p.m. 

Purchase your travel pass

To obtain your preferred pass fare, you must acquire a pass priced at 10€, which remains valid for 4 years. The purchase of this card can be accomplished through either online channels or by visiting any ATM Point office in person 

 

Select the card profile that aligns with your situation from the options available: Ordinary, Under 26, Under 27, Senior, Under 14, or Under 11. The electronic card is available for purchase either empty or pre-loaded with an annual or monthly pass. For individuals under the age of 18, only parents or guardians are permitted to make purchases on their behalf.

 

  • Online purchase (only for valid Tax code holders) 

 

  1. Visit https://areariservata.atm.it/ and complete the registration process. Log in and click on the “Request a new card" button, ensuring you have your tax code readily available.  
  2. Place your date of birth and click on “Enter the date” button.  
  3. Select the pass below (Regular, Under26 etc…) and click on “Continue”. 
  4. Select the pass that best aligns with your requirements (monthly, yearly, pass unloaded). 
  5. Fill out the application form with your personal details. 
  6. Choose your preferred method of receiving the pass (at home or via self-service Tessy machines). TIP: Opt for self-service printers (Tessy machines) at main metro stations, it’s much faster.  
  7. Complete the payment using credit/debit card or PayPal. 
  8. If you chose the self-service option, you will receive a QR code via mail that you will need to use at the Tessy machine to withdraw your pass.

 

N.B. If you submit your application after the 20th of the month, the option to select a pass for the upcoming month is unavailable. In such cases, you can only choose passes for subsequent months.  
 

If you require a pass for the immediate next month, please opt for an empty pass during the initial selection. Once you have obtained the pass, you can proceed to purchase a pass-through various channels, including the ATM app, your personal account on the website, vending machines in metro stations, or at an authorized reseller. 

 

  • In-person purchase 

 

  1. Visit any ATM point Offices that release ATM passes with the following documents:  
  • A passport-sized photo  
  • Your ID/your passport  
  1. Obtain the "Richiesta di rilascio tessera elettronica" application form and complete it with your personal details. Date and sign the form. Do not worry if you do not have your Tax code yet, the operator will provide you with a temporary one.  
  2. Proceed to a counter, pay the 10€ fee, and receive your electronic card.  
  3. You can request the operator to directly top up your card with the monthly or yearly fare.  

The ATM Milano app

Use the app to get live updates on the transportation network status and to secure your call number for the ATM Point counters to obtain your pass. 

 

To book your call number for a new card, follow these steps: 

 

  1. Click on “Services” at the bottom menu. 
  2. Click on “ATM Point/ Book an appointment” and then “New Card Request”. 
  3. Choose your ATM point and  and then click on “Book”. 
  4. Choose date and time slot.  
  5. Confirm your selection until you receive your ticket. 

Arrive a few minutes early at the ATM Point. You can skip the queue, and your number will appear on the call screens at the time of your booking. 

The app also allows you to book a line ticket for other services listed in the "Type of appointment" menu, such as purchasing a replacement card in case of loss or theft. 

Fares

To travel within the urban area of Milano (Mi1 zone) you can choose from these 4 options: 
 

  • monthly pass for under 27: € 22 (valid for unlimited journeys during the month of validity) 
  • annual pass for under 27: € 200 (valid for unlimited journeys for one year) 
  • ordinary monthly pass: € 39 (valid for unlimited journeys during the month of validity) 
  • ordinary annual pass: € 330 (valid for unlimited journeys for one year) 

     

An Urban Travel Card allows you to ride across the whole ATM urban transportation network (within the borders of the city), as well as the urban portion of the S suburban railway lines (Trenord and Passante Ferroviario) departing from Cadorna, Garibaldi, Porta Venezia, and other underground stations. 

 

Towns surrounding Milano, (e.g.San Donato, Segrate, Gessate, Rozzano, Sesto San Giovanni, Corsico, Novate Milanese, Monza) are out of the urban fare: a suburban pass must be purchased depending on the number of zones travelled (from Mi1 up to Mi9 zones). 

Go to ATM Fare System website to find your zone and the ATM pass that applies to you. 

Recharge your ATM electronic card

When issued, the electronic card is “empty” and should be charged with your chosen travel card. You can top up your card with a monthly pass or an annual pass

 

  1. At automatic machines inside metro stations 
  2. At any tobacconist’s or newsstand that sells transportation tickets 
  3. Online on the ATM website or on the ATM app and then on the dedicated machine next to the metro turnstiles

Opening hours

The underground lines M1, M2, M3, M4 start around 05.30 a.m. and end around 12.30 a.m.; the M5 starts at 05.40 a.m. and stops at midnight.  

At night, night bus services and underground replacement bus services are in operation 

According to each line, trams are in operation approximately from about 04.30 a.m. to 02.30 a.m. and buses from about 05.30 a.m. to 01.45 a.m. Info here 

On some lines you can still find the historic trams from the 20s operating, adding a certain retro flair.  

Lines 90 and 91 (external ring-road, 40 km) are operating 24/7.  

 Download your underground map here. 

BikeMi with your ATM card

If you have an annual public transportation subscription active for at least 72 hours, you are eligible for a discount on the annual BikeMi subscription with the following rates: 

 

  • Standard annual subscription for €24 instead of €36 
  • Under 27 annual subscription for €12 instead of €36 

 

To apply the discount during the purchase process, select the "Apply ATM Discount" option. You will need to enter the following information: 

 

  • The identification number of your ATM card (A) 
  • The serial number of your ATM card (B) 
  • Your tax code 

 

Once these steps are completed, the system will verify the information and apply the discount to the final price. 

 

Your annual BikeMi subscription can be linked to any valid ATM card, which you can use as an alternative to the app for checking out bikes by simply tapping the card at the station terminal. 

 

To link the card, just access your profile through the app, choose the "Public Transport Card" option, and enter the required details. 

Kick Scooter Sharing

There are several companies in Milano that offer kick scooter sharing: here’s the list of operators. 

 

Circulation 

  • The maximum speed of the vehicles is 20 km/h.
  • In pedestrian areas this speed must be limited to 6 km/h.
  • Circulation is prohibited in areas with critical issues from a safety point of view (for example on river stone pavements). 

 

Parking 

  • In the Navigli area, the pick-up and drop-off of vehicles is permitted exclusively in the areas designated for parking bicycles and motorbikes.
  • In the remaining area it is possible to park exclusively: 
    - in the areas intended for parking bicycles and motorbikes 
    - on the side of the road, where it is not expressly prohibited 

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