Milan's public transport is run by ATM, and a single ticket is valid across the metro, trams and buses in the urban area. Tickets are cheap and the system is easy — most visitors just need to know which pass gives the best value for how long they're staying.
ATM tickets & prices
All of these are valid on the metro, trams and buses across the urban area. A single ticket lasts 90 minutes, including transfers — but only one metro entry.
Find your trip length and go straight to the best-value option.
For one or two journeys, pay per ride or tap a contactless card at the gate. Each ticket is valid 90 minutes, including transfers between metro, tram and bus.
Pays for itself after about four rides. Unlimited metro, tram and bus across the urban area for 24 hours from first validation — or let the contactless daily cap do it for you.
Cheaper than buying three separate day tickets — 72 hours of unlimited travel, ideal for a weekend city break.
The best rate for longer stays: barely more than two day tickets buys a full week of unlimited travel.
Where to buy & how to validate
Tap a bank card or phone at the metro gate or on-board reader. The single fare is charged automatically and capped at the daily rate.
Touchscreen machines at every metro station sell all ticket types and take cards and cash. Available in English.
Buy and store single tickets, day passes and carnets on your phone, then show the QR code or activate at the gate.
Tobacconists and newsstands displaying the ATM sign sell paper tickets — handy where there's no station machine.
Always validate. Tap paper tickets at the metro gate or the reader on trams and buses. The easiest option is contactless — tap a bank card or phone at the gate and the single fare is charged automatically, with a daily cap applied. Children under 14 travel free with a paying adult.
Tourist travel cards
Beyond ATM tickets, a couple of tourist cards bundle transport with sightseeing extras. They pay off only if you'll use the discounts — for pure transport, a plain ATM pass is usually cheaper.
Tourist card bundling unlimited public transport with free or discounted entry to museums and attractions, plus partner discounts. Worth it only if you'll visit several paid sights.
The 24-hour, 3-day and weekly ATM passes above are the simplest 'travel card' for pure transport — no sightseeing extras, just unlimited rides.
Guided tours, the Duomo, the Last Supper and day trips — booked in advance so you don't queue.