Quick Guide: Milan

Milan cathedral

GETTING THERE

Direct flights

  • From London: BA, WizzAir, easyJet (MXP/BGY), Ryanair (MXP/BGY)
  • From Manchester: Ryanair (MXP/BGY)
  • From Bristol: Ryanair (MXP/BGY)
  • From Edinburgh: easyJet, Ryanair (BGY)
  • From Birmingham, Newcastle, Nottingham, Liverpool: Ryanair (BGY)

FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE CITY CENTRE

From Milan Bergamo

  • Direct bus:

Terravision/Autostradale: 1 h – €8

  • Bus + train:

Bus to Bergamo train station + train to Milano Centrale: 1:15h – €7 (€2/bus + €5/train)

From Milan Malpensa

  • Direct bus from Terminal 1 and 2:

Terravision: 1 h – €10

  • Train:

Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale: 55 min – €13

ACCOMMODATION

MAIN ATTRACTIONS


HIDDEN GEMS

  • San Vittore al Corpo
  • Cannon ball in Corso di Porta Romana
  • Villa Invernizzi
  • Vigna Leonardo
  • Arcobaleno
  • San Bernardino alle Ossa
  • Cimitero Monumentale
  • San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

WHERE TO EAT

  • Pescetto – Seafood
  • Fratelli Torcinelli – Traditional
  • Da Pino – Traditional
  • Pasta d’Autore – Pasta
  • Miscusi – Pasta
  • Pizzium – Pizza
  • Pizza AM – Pizza
  • Ravioleria Sarpi – Ravioli / Chinese dumplings
  • Gelateria Paganelli – Ice Cream

PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND TOURIST PASSES

Metro and bus

  • Single ticket: €2 (or 10 for €18)
  • 1/3-day ticket: €7/€12

Milano card

  • 24h (€11.50), 48h (€17.50), 72h (€19.50):

– Unlimited public transport
– Milan audio guide
– Discounts for several museums and attractions

DAY TRIPS

  • Como / Maggiore / Garda lakes
  • Bergamo
  • Verona
  • Bologna
  • Turin
  • Varese
  • Pavia
  • Cremona
  • Bernina Express to St. Moritz
  • Genova and Portofino