Transportation
Directions to Milano Convention Centre
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From the airport
- Linate: Take bus No. 73 in the “National Arrivals Exit” area all the way to the terminal in Piazza San Babila. Go down into the Metro. Here take the Red Line 1 (Rho Fiera Milano direction).
- Malpensa: The “MALPENSA EXPRESS” train service will take you directly from the airport to the centre of Milan in 40 minutes, arriving at the Ferrovie Nord “Cadorna” station. Here take the Red Metro Line 1 (Rho Fiera Milano direction).
- Orio al Serio: The “AUTOSTRADALE” or “AIR PULLMAN” bus service will take you directly from the airport to Milan Central Station in 60 minutes: then take the Metro Green Line 2 (Abbiategrasso direction) and get off at “Cadorna.” Here take the Red Line 1 (Rho Fiera Milano direction).
By train
- Central Station – Garibaldi Station: Take the Metro Green Line 2 (Abbiategrasso direction) and get off at “Cadorna.” Here take the Metro Red Line 1 (Rho Fiera Milano direction).
- Stazione Cadorna: Here take the Metro Red Line 1 (Rho Fiera Milano direction).
For the “viale Eginardo / viale Scarampo” entrance: get off at the “Amendola” stop – 700 m from Centro Congressi, or at “Lotto” approx. 800 m.
For the “piazzale Carlo Magno / via Gattamelata” entrance: get off at the “Cadorna” stop, exit the subway and go to the railroad station above: take the first train departing and get off at the “Domodossola” stop – just 600 m from Centro Congressi.
By car
From any of the ring roads circling Milan follow the signs to Fieramilanocity, or to any of the large Park & Ride car parks located close to these Metro stops:
- Cascina Gobba (1800 cars). Green Line
- San Donato (1800 cars). Yellow Line
- Famagosta (3000 cars). Green Line
- Bisceglie (1900 cars). Red Line
- Lampugnano (2000 cars). Red Line
Parking
Parking at the Milano Convention Centre
Piazzale Carlo Magno, 1 (Gate 17) Entrnace
The daily rate is € 15,00 and 4 hours rate € 10,00. The parking lot has 200 parking spaces and the timetable is:
| Friday, 21 October | 11:00 - 20:30 |
| Saturday, 22 October | 07:30 - 20:30 |
| Sunday, 23 October | 07:30 - 20:30 |
| Monday, 24 October | 07:00 - 20:30 |
| Tuesday, 25 October | 07:00 - 20:30 |
| Wednesday, 26 October | 07:00 - 20:30 |
Public Transportation
Buses & Trams
For the “viale Eginardo/viale Scarampo” entrance:
- Bus No. 78 – Eginardo/Colleoni stop
For the “piazzale Carlo Magno/via Gattamelata” entrance:
- Bus No. 78 – get off at Colleoni/Gattamelata
- Tram No. 27 - get off at Piazza 6 Febbraio
Metro
Red Line 1
- For the “viale Eginardo / viale Scarampo” entrance: get off at the “Amendola” stop – 700 m from Centro Congressi, or at “Lotto” approx. 800 m.
- For the “piazzale Carlo Magno / via Gattamelata” entrance: get off at the “Cadorna” stop, exit the subway and go to the railroad station above: take the first train departing and get off at the “Domodossola” stop – just 600 m from Centro Congressi.
Green Line 2: Get off at “Cadorna.”
- For the “viale Eginardo / viale Scarampo” entrance: take Red Line 1 (going to RHO Fiera Milano) and get off at the “Amendola” stop – 700 m from Centro Congressi, or at “Lotto” approx. 800 m.
- For the “piazzale Carlo Magno / via Gattamelata” entrance: exit the subway and go to the railroad station above: take the first train departing and get off at the “Domodossola” stop – just 600 m from Centro Congressi.
Yellow Line 3: Get off at “Duomo,” switch to the Red Line 1 (RHO Fiera Milano direction).
- For the “viale Eginardo / viale Scarampo” entrance: get off at the “Amendola” stop – 700 m from Centro Congressi, or at “Lotto” approx. 800 m.
- For the “piazzale Carlo Magno / via Gattamelata” entrance: get off at the “Cadorna” stop, exit the subway and go to the railroad station above: take the first train departing and get off at the
“Domodossola” stop – just 600 m from Centro Congressi.
Getting around Milan
The Metro (a big white M on a red background logo) has three lines, each commonly identified by a color as shown below, and is the best way to get around Milan. The lines are: MM1, red (rossa); MM2, green (verde); MM3, yellow (gialla). Trains run every 1-3 minutes. Service starts at
06:00 and the last trains run until around midnight (02:00 on Saturday nights).
Trams (streetcars) run above-ground on rail lines running through the streets. Some tram lines are operated by the ultramodern ‘jumbo’ green tram; others are run by yellow or orange antique traditional carriages. Many tram stops have electronic information panels with indications on
how many minutes to wait before the next available service. Tickets must be purchased
in advance from news stands, tabaccherie (tabacconist—look for large T sign), coffee
bars and the tourist information office.
Buses should probably be your third public transport option. Equally comfortable, rather punctual and clean with many routes to choose from. ATM streetcar and bus services stop around 02:00.
Taxis can be expensive and may be booked by phone or hailed directly from sidewalks. The main taxi companies can be reached at 02 40 40, 02 69 69 or 02 80 80, or alternatively, from a land line dial 848.814.781 to be connected to the nearest taxi stand.
Radiobus is a good, inexpensive alternative to taxi. Shuttle buses are operated by ATM (silver color with a strip of international flag painted diagonal logo) operate after 20:00 and until 02:00. Book by phone at 02 4803 4803 at least 20 minutes in advance (a couple of hours is better). The
bus will stop at a dedicated place (these have a hexagonal panel with blue writing RADIOBUS and telephone number on white) and will leave you virtually any place.
Fare: €2 per person. You may purchase the tickets in advance, or pay on the bus.
