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Metro M4 and M3 to Milano CentraleorTrenord RE80 train to Como, after metro M4 and M3?

The short answer

For one traveler the Metro M4 and M3 to Milano Centrale is cheaper by €5.40. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Metro M4 and M3 to Milano Centrale is quicker: 21 min against 1 h 01. The Trenord RE80 train to Como, after metro M4 and M3 varies between 59 and 65 minutes.

Metro M4 and M3 to Milano Centrale: 05:40–00:14. Trenord RE80 train to Como, after metro M4 and M3: 05:40–22:10.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersMetro M4 and M3 to Milano CentraleTrenord RE80 train to Como, after metro M4 and M3Difference
1€2.20€7.60€5.40
2€4.40€15.20€10.80
3€6.60€22.80€16.20
4€8.80€30.40€21.60
5€11€38€27
6€13.20€45.60€32.40
7€15.40€53.20€37.80
8€17.60€60.80€43.20

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
M4M3 · ATMMetro M4 and M3 to Milano Centrale
From
Linate Aeroporto station, the eastern terminus of the M4, at the terminal
To
Milano Centrale FS, the M3 station under the main railway station, after a change at Sforza-Policlinico to Missori
Luggage
Carried free. ATM's current metro rules refuse only items over 90 cm on any side at the gates.
Runs
05:40–00:14
Journey
19–21 min

At Sforza-Policlinico, leave the M4 through the gates and follow the signs to Missori for the M3; ATM signs a step-free route between them. Take a train towards Comasina: Centrale FS is the fifth stop.

Use the same ticket, card or phone at the gates on both lines; one EUR 2.20 fare covers the whole ride within 90 minutes.

The two coaches from the terminal reach Centrale in 25 minutes with no change, for EUR 5 online or EUR 10, but they leave hourly or every two hours.

Metro M4 and M3 to Milano Centrale: price for every party size

See ATM's tickets
M4M3RE80 · TrenordTrenord RE80 train to Como, after metro M4 and M3
From
Linate Aeroporto station, the eastern terminus of the M4, at the terminal
To
Como San Giovanni railway station, after a change at Sforza-Policlinico and another at Milano Centrale
Runs
05:40–22:10
Journey
59–65 min

Buy two tickets: ATM's EUR 2.20 for the metro, which ends at Centrale FS, then Trenord's EUR 5.40 for the train, online, in the Trenord app, at a machine or at a ticket office. The metro ticket is not valid on the train.

The RE80 leaves Milano Centrale once an hour, at 43 minutes past. The 61 minutes counts the rides only: the change at Sforza-Policlinico and the wait for the next :43 come on top.

The RE80 runs on through Como San Giovanni to Chiasso, Lugano and Locarno; get off at Como San Giovanni, the station the coach from Malpensa also uses.

Trenord RE80 train to Como, after metro M4 and M3: price for every party size

See Trenord's Centrale to Como page

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