Italy Guide
Lombardy and the lakes
Getting around
The metro has four lines: M1 (red), M2 (green), M3 (yellow) and passante ferroviario (blue). These connect at the four main hubs of Stazione Centrale, Duomo, Cadorna and Loreto. It's also worth getting to grips with the well-organized bus and tram system. Most stops display the route and direction, and as tickets for all three forms of transport are integrated you can hop on and off at will. Buses, trams and the metro run from around 6am to midnight, after which nightbuses take over, following the metro routes until 1am. For public transport enquiries ( 
www.atm-mi.it ) the information offices at Duomo or Stazione Centrale metro stations have helpful, English-speaking staff.
Tickets, valid for 75 minutes, cost €1 and can be used for one metro trip and unlimited bus and tram rides. They are on sale at tobacconists, bars and at metro station newsagents; most outlets close at 8pm so it's best to buy a few tickets in advance, or a carnet of ten for €9.20. Some stations have automatic ticket machines, although only the newer ones give change. You can also buy a one-day (€3) or two-day pass (€5.50) at Stazione Centrale or Duomo metro stations. Remember to stamp your ticket when you enter the metro and board buses and trams, as inspections are common.
Taxis don't cruise the streets, so don't bother trying to flag one down. Either head for a taxi rank – on Piazza Duomo, Largo Cairoli, Piazza San Babila and Stazione Centrale, among others – or phone.