Map of Milano Porta Garibaldi Station – Trains, Metro & Entrance Guide

Milano Porta Garibaldi Station is a major railway and public transport hub in northern Milan. It serves high-speed, regional, suburban and airport trains connecting the city with Turin, Rome, Bergamo, Como, Monza and destinations throughout Lombardy.

The station is beside Piazza Sigmund Freud, close to the Porta Nuova business district. Metro lines M2 and M5, suburban trains, trams, buses and taxis provide convenient access to central Milan and surrounding neighbourhoods.

## Quick Answer

Milano Porta Garibaldi Station is at Piazza Sigmund Freud, around 2 kilometres north of Milan Cathedral. Use the Piazza Freud entrance for the main passenger hall, railway platforms, Metro and taxis. Metro lines M2 and M5 serve Garibaldi FS, while suburban and Malpensa Express trains use both surface and underground platforms.

## Map of Milano Porta Garibaldi Station

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## Location and Entrances

Milano Porta Garibaldi is located between Piazza Sigmund Freud, Via Pepe, Via Ferrari and the Porta Nuova district.

The principal entrance faces Piazza Sigmund Freud and is generally best for:

- The main passenger concourse
- Ticket offices and departure screens
- Surface railway platforms
- Metro lines M2 and M5
- Taxis and passenger pickup
- Porta Nuova
- Corso Como

Additional entrances serve Via Giuseppe Ferrari, Via Carlo Farini and streets around the northern side of the station.

Follow signs carefully because the station includes surface platforms, underground suburban platforms and two Metro lines.

## Train Services

Milano Porta Garibaldi is served by Trenitalia, Italo, Trenord and suburban railway services. Major direct or connecting destinations include:

- Torino Porta Nuova
- Roma Termini
- Napoli Centrale
- Monza
- Como
- Bergamo
- Varese
- Novara
- Malpensa Airport
- Milano Centrale connections

Selected high-speed trains begin or end at Porta Garibaldi, while regional and suburban trains provide frequent services across Lombardy.

Check the operator, train number and platform level because trains to similar destinations may leave from different parts of the station.

## Metro and Local Transport

Garibaldi FS Metro station is served by lines M2 and M5.

Metro Line M2 provides connections towards:

- Milano Centrale
- Cadorna
- Sant’Ambrogio
- Lambrate
- Navigli connections
- Assago and Abbiategrasso branches

Metro Line M5 provides connections towards:

- Monumentale
- Isola
- Zara
- San Siro
- Bicocca
- Northern Milan districts

Trams and local buses serve streets around Piazza Freud, Via Farini and Corso Como. Official taxis are available near the main entrance.

## Suburban and Airport Connections

Porta Garibaldi is one of Milan’s principal suburban railway interchanges.

The underground section serves several S-line routes travelling through Milan’s Passante railway. These provide connections towards other urban stations and surrounding towns.

Malpensa Express services connect Porta Garibaldi with Milan Malpensa Airport. Airport trains may use underground platforms, so check the departure screen and follow signs marked Passante or Sotterranea when required.

Milano Centrale also has Malpensa Express services, but it is a separate station.

## Station Layout and Transfers

Milano Porta Garibaldi has terminal surface platforms, through surface platforms and underground suburban platforms.

Lifts, escalators, stairs and passages connect the passenger areas, Metro and railway platforms.

Allow approximately:

- 5–10 minutes between nearby surface platforms
- 10–15 minutes between surface and underground platforms
- Around 10 minutes between a train and Metro
- Additional time during weekday commuting periods

The station can be confusing on a first visit. Check whether the platform number includes an underground designation before heading towards the trains.

## Central Milan and Nearby Landmarks

Porta Garibaldi is close to several modern and historic Milan districts.

Nearby landmarks include:

- Corso Como
- Piazza Gae Aulenti
- Bosco Verticale
- Porta Nuova district
- Monumental Cemetery

Piazza Gae Aulenti and Corso Como are only a few minutes from the station. Milan Cathedral and the historic centre are better reached by Metro, tram or taxi.

## Facilities and Accessibility

Station facilities include ticket machines, departure screens, waiting areas, toilets, shops, cafés and passenger information.

Lifts, escalators and accessible routes connect the entrances, Metro and most railway platforms. Passenger assistance is available for travellers who arrange support in advance.

Parking, bicycle facilities and taxis are available around the station precinct.

## Visitor Tips

- Use Piazza Sigmund Freud for the main passenger entrance.
- Check whether your train uses a surface or underground platform.
- Metro lines M2 and M5 both serve Garibaldi FS.
- Confirm whether your Malpensa train leaves from Porta Garibaldi or Centrale.
- Allow extra time during weekday commuting periods.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where is the main entrance?

The principal entrance faces Piazza Sigmund Freud.

### Which Metro lines serve Porta Garibaldi?

Metro lines M2 and M5 serve Garibaldi FS.

### Is Milano Centrale the same station?

No. Milano Centrale is a separate major railway station.

### Can I travel directly to Malpensa Airport?

Yes. Selected Malpensa Express trains serve Milano Porta Garibaldi.

### Are there high-speed trains?

Yes. Selected Trenitalia and Italo high-speed services use the station.

### How far is Piazza Gae Aulenti?

It is only a few minutes’ walk from the main entrance.

### Is the station accessible?

Yes. Lifts, escalators and accessible routes connect the main station areas.

### Are taxis available?

Yes. Official taxi and passenger pickup areas are available near Piazza Sigmund Freud.

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Disclaimer: This map is provided as a general guide. Station entrances, platforms, services and transfer routes may change. Check current information from the relevant railway operator before travelling.