What is the cheapest way from Milan Linate Airport to the city centre?

The M4 metro (blue line), right inside the terminal, runs to San Babila in about 12 minutes for a plain €2.20 ATM ticket — the same fare also covers bus 73 if the metro isn't running.

Do I need a special airport ticket at Linate?

No — Linate sits inside Milan's normal urban fare zone (Mi1–Mi3), so the standard €2.20 ATM ticket (biglietto ordinario) covers the whole trip; no special airport supplement exists.

Which metro line goes from Linate to central Milan?

The M4 (blue line) starts right inside the terminal and runs to San Babila in the centre, calling at Forlanini FS, Dateo and Tricolore along the way, in about 12 minutes.

How much is a taxi from Linate to central Milan?

About €25–30 to the centre — several times the €2.20 metro or bus fare for the same trip.

What is the best way from LIN to downtown Milan?

For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest: the M4 metro for €2.20, about 12 minutes to San Babila. Bus 73 is the fallback at the same fare when the metro isn't running.

How do I buy the M4 ticket at Linate?

Buy a €2.20 ATM urban ticket at the machines or tobacconists inside the terminal, or skip the queue entirely and tap a contactless bank card or phone directly at the M4 gate for the same fare.

How do you get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to downtown Milan — the cheapest way?

The cheapest way from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) into the centre is the M4 metro (or bus 73) for a plain €2.20 ATM ticket, reaching San Babila in the heart of Milan in about 12 minutes. Linate sits inside Milan's normal urban fare zone, so there is no special airport ticket to buy — the standard €2.20 fare is all it takes. Skip the taxi, which runs about €25–30 for the same trip.

How to find it

AIRPORTMilan Linate Airport
01The M4 (blue line) station is right inside the airport terminal — follow the 'M4 / Metro' signs from arrivals; no walk outside.
02Buy a €2.20 ATM urban ticket at the machine, or just tap a contactless card or phone at the gate. Because Linate is inside the normal urban zone, you do NOT need any special airport ticket.
03Ride the M4 about 12 minutes to San Babila, right in the centre by the Duomo, calling at Forlanini FS, Dateo and Tricolore. Trains run about every 4–7 minutes, roughly 06:00 to 00:30.
CITY CENTREMilan

Ticket

ATM urban single ticket (biglietto ordinario), €2.20, valid 90 minutes

Where to buy: ATM ticket machines and tobacconists (tabaccheria) inside the airport; or skip the machine entirely and tap a contactless bank card or phone at the M4 gate — same €2.20.

How to pay: The machines take cash and cards. A contactless tap at the gate charges the same €2.20 and is fare-capped — no paper ticket needed.

Local's trick: The €2.20 ticket is valid 90 minutes, so it also covers your onward tram or bus transfer to your final stop (one metro ride included). Contactless tap-in is the simplest option — no machine queue — and is fare-capped over the day.

Trap to avoid: Skip the taxi at about €25–30 to the centre, and don't let anyone sell you a special 'airport' ticket — Linate is inside the standard urban zone, so the plain €2.20 ATM ticket is all it takes.

All ways to downtown, compared

Option	Price	Time	Ticket
MetroCheapest route	€2.20	12 min	ATM urban single ticket (biglietto ordinario), €2.20, valid 90 minutes
Bus	€2.20	30 min	ATM urban single ticket (biglietto ordinario), €2.20, valid 90 minutes

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest way from Milan Linate Airport to the city centre?: The M4 metro (blue line), right inside the terminal, runs to San Babila in about 12 minutes for a plain €2.20 ATM ticket — the same fare also covers bus 73 if the metro isn't running.
Do I need a special airport ticket at Linate?: No — Linate sits inside Milan's normal urban fare zone (Mi1–Mi3), so the standard €2.20 ATM ticket (biglietto ordinario) covers the whole trip; no special airport supplement exists.
Which metro line goes from Linate to central Milan?: The M4 (blue line) starts right inside the terminal and runs to San Babila in the centre, calling at Forlanini FS, Dateo and Tricolore along the way, in about 12 minutes.
How much is a taxi from Linate to central Milan?: About €25–30 to the centre — several times the €2.20 metro or bus fare for the same trip.
What is the best way from LIN to downtown Milan?: For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest: the M4 metro for €2.20, about 12 minutes to San Babila. Bus 73 is the fallback at the same fare when the metro isn't running.
How do I buy the M4 ticket at Linate?: Buy a €2.20 ATM urban ticket at the machines or tobacconists inside the terminal, or skip the queue entirely and tap a contactless bank card or phone directly at the M4 gate for the same fare.

Last verified: Jul 3, 2026. Prices and timetables change — confirm at the official transport source.