Milan METRO SUBWAY from How to Buy TICKETS to Avoid PICKPOCKETS!!!

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive guide on using Milan's ticket machines and navigating the Metropolitana subway system. It explains how to select tickets, including single, daily, multi-day, and 10-trip options, covering various zones within Milan and beyond, and details payment methods like cash, bank cards, and NFC mobile payments. The tutorial also walks viewers through reading ticket validation, understanding the metro map with color-coded lines, transferring between lines, and station navigation, emphasizing safety and convenience. Ideal for tourists, it ensures you can confidently travel across Milan using metro, bus, and tram, including trips to popular destinations like San Siro, Rho Fiera Expo, and Lake Como.

Takeaways

• 😀 Start the ticket machine by tapping the screen and selecting your preferred language.
• 😀 Choose the type of ticket based on your travel needs: Single, Ordinary 3 Zones Mi1–Mi3, Daily, 3-Day, or 10-Trip tickets.
• 😀 Confirm the number of tickets and pay using Cash (max change €9.95), Bank Card, or Mobile NFC (e.g., Google Pay).
• 😀 Collect your printed ticket and keep it safe, as it is valid for Metro, Bus, and Tram within the indicated time period.
• 😀 The Ordinary 3 Zones Mi1–Mi3 ticket (€2.20) covers the full length of Metro lines M1, M3, M4, M5, and a partial length of M2 (Mi1–Mi3 only).
• 😀 For travel beyond Mi3 on M2 (Mi4–Mi6) or other zones (Mi7–Mi9), additional or different tickets are required.
• 😀 Milan has 5 Metro lines: M1 Green, M2 Red, M3 Yellow, M4 Blue, and M5 Lilac; most tourist destinations fall within Mi1–Mi3 zones.
• 😀 Enter Metro stations by inserting the printed ticket or tapping a payment card with NFC, and keep the ticket for multiple uses during its valid time.
• 😀 Trains generally arrive every 7 minutes; stay aware of your belongings and hold handrails if standing.
• 😀 Metro stations have clear signage, color-coded lines, and stop information announced in both Italian and English.
• 😀 To exit a station, insert your ticket or tap your card at gates; look for signs labeled 'USCITA' (Exit).
• 😀 Use online maps (Google Maps or Apple Maps) to help navigate the Milan Metro and plan extended trips or transfers.
• 😀 Be extra cautious at crowded stations such as Duomo, Centrale FS, and Garibaldi to avoid accidents or pickpocketing.
• 😀 Tickets with more zones or for regional travel are available for day trips outside Milan, such as Lake Como or the Lombardy region.

Q & A

How do you start the ticket purchase process on the Milan Ticket Machine?

Tap the screen to start, then choose your preferred language.

What ticket is recommended for most tourists traveling within Milan city?

An Ordinary 3 Zones ticket (Mi1–Mi3), valid for 90 minutes, covering Metro, Bus, and Tram.

What payment methods are accepted at the ticket machine?

Cash (with maximum change of €9.95), Bank Cards, and mobile NFC payments such as Google Pay.

How can you use a ticket on multiple forms of transport?

Once validated, a ticket can be used across metro, bus, and tram within its time limit.

Which metro lines are fully covered by a Mi1–Mi3 ticket?

Lines M1 (Green), M3 (Yellow), M4 (Blue), and M5 (Lilac) are fully covered. M2 (Red) is partially covered and may require an additional ticket for stations beyond Mi3.

How do you know the start date and time of your ticket validation?

The start date and time are printed on the back of the ticket, for example, '030104' for 3 January 2024 and '0936' for 9:36 AM.

What should travelers be cautious about on crowded metro stations?

Be mindful of your belongings, especially near train doors where pickpockets may operate, and stay aware of your surroundings at stations like Duomo, Centrale FS, and Garibaldi.

How frequently do trains arrive on the Milan Metro?

Trains normally arrive every 7 minutes, so there is no need to rush.

What options exist for tickets covering areas outside the Mi1–Mi3 zone?

Tickets are available for Mi4–Mi6 or all the way to Mi9, as well as for the whole Lombardy region, and specific train tickets to destinations like Lake Como.

How can travelers navigate the Milan Metro effectively?

Stations and lines are color-coded, train directions and stops are clearly displayed near stairs and escalators, and Google Maps or Apple Maps can help with route planning.

What should you do when exiting a metro station?

Insert your ticket or tap your bank card at the exit gate and retain your ticket if it is still valid for further travel.

Are there resources to get more information about different ticket types?

Yes, the info button next to each ticket provides explanations, and there are walkthroughs for daily, 3-day, and 10-trip tickets.