Getting to San Siro: A Visitor's Guide to Milan's Iconic Stadium

San Siro, officially known as Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, is one of football's most legendary venues, home to both AC Milan and Inter Milan. Located in the San Siro district of Milan, this 75,000-capacity stadium can seem daunting to reach for first-time visitors, but getting there is straightforward whether you're arriving by air or rail.

Getting to Milan First

From the Airports

Malpensa Airport (MXP)

• Milan's main international airport
• Take the Malpensa Express train to Milano Centrale or Milano Cadorna (50 minutes, €13)
• Airport buses run to Milano Centrale (45-60 minutes, €10)
• Taxis cost €90-100 to central Milan

Linate Airport (LIN)

• Closer to the city center
• Take ATM Bus 73 to San Babila metro station (25 minutes, €2)
• Airport shuttle buses to Milano Centrale (25 minutes, €5)
• Taxis cost €20-30 to central Milan

By Train

Milan has several major stations:

• Milano Centrale - Main hub for international and high-speed trains
• Milano Porta Garibaldi - Modern station serving many European routes
• Milano Rogoredo - Alternative station for some high-speed services

All stations connect directly to the metro system, making onward travel to San Siro simple.

Getting to San Siro from Central Milan

By Metro (Recommended)

The easiest way to reach San Siro is via Milan's efficient metro system. Take the purple line (M5) to San Siro Stadio station, which deposits you directly outside the stadium.

From major locations: - Milano Centrale: Take M2 to Lotto, then transfer to M5 (total: 25 minutes) - Duomo: Take M1 to Lotto, then transfer to M5 (total: 20 minutes) - Porta Garibaldi: Take M2 to Lotto, then transfer to M5 (total: 15 minutes)

Purchase your metro ticket in advance from machines or tobacco shops. A standard ticket costs around €2 and is valid for 90 minutes.

By Bus

Several bus routes serve the stadium area, including lines 16, 49, and 95. However, on match days these can become extremely crowded, so the metro remains the better option.

By Car

Driving is not recommended on match days due to heavy traffic and limited parking. If you must drive, arrive very early and expect to park several blocks away. Many locals rent out private parking spaces near the stadium.

Match Day Tips

• Plan your journey from airport/station to allow 2-3 hours total travel time before kickoff
• Buy metro tickets in advance to avoid queues on match day
• The area around San Siro becomes incredibly busy before matches, so be patient
• Wear comfortable walking shoes as you may need to walk from surrounding streets
• Keep your ticket and ID handy for security checks
• Consider staying near a metro line for easier access to San Siro

The journey to San Siro is part of the matchday experience itself, with the excitement building as you join thousands of other fans making the same pilgrimage to one of football's most atmospheric venues.