The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Milan by rail: the back story
The Stazione Centrale and the high-speed lines to Turin, Venice, Florence and Rome, the Malpensa Express, and the lakes by regional train.
9 of the best · Milan, Italy
Getting to and Around Milan
Malpensa and the Malpensa Express, Linate on Metro M4, the Frecciarossa and Italo from Milano Centrale, Trenord to the lakes, and ATM’s metro and trams.
Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Milan.
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The back story
Milan by rail: the back story
The Stazione Centrale and the high-speed lines to Turin, Venice, Florence and Rome, the Malpensa Express, and the lakes by regional train.
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Malpensa–Milan
Malpensa Express
The airport train between Malpensa and Cadorna, Centrale and Porta Garibaldi.
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Metro M1 to M5
ATM: metro, trams and buses
Milan’s public transport company: metro lines M1 to M5, trams and buses.
The full list: Getting Around, A–Z
Neighbourhood
Airports & arrival 2
Arriving in Milan.
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Milan Malpensa Airport
Milan’s main international airport, linked to the city by the Malpensa Express.
Railways 5
High-speed and regional.
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Malpensa–Milan
Malpensa Express
The airport train between Malpensa and Cadorna, Centrale and Porta Garibaldi.
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High-speed
Trenitalia: the Frecciarossa
Italy’s national railway and its Frecciarossa high-speed trains.
Around the city 1
Metro, trams and buses.
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Metro M1 to M5
ATM: metro, trams and buses
Milan’s public transport company: metro lines M1 to M5, trams and buses.
