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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

How To Reach Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Ii

How to Reach Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a renowned shopping gallery situated in the heart of Milan, near the famous Duomo di Milano. Here are various ways to reach this iconic destination.

By Air

If you’re arriving by plane, you’ll likely land at one of the two main airports in Milan:

  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) – You can take the Malpensa Express train to Milano Centrale station and then take the metro (M3 Yellow Line) to Duomo station.
  • Milan Linate Airport (LIN) – Bus or taxi services are available to the city center, or you can take a shuttle bus to Milano Centrale and then the metro as described above.

By Train

Milano Centrale, Milano Porta Garibaldi, and Milano Cadorna are the main train stations in Milan. From any of these stations you can take the metro:

  • From Milano Centrale: Take the M3 (Yellow Line) directly to Duomo station.
  • From Milano Porta Garibaldi: Take the M2 (Green Line) and change at Garibaldi FS for the M5 (Purple Line) to Zara, then take M3 (Yellow Line) to Duomo station.
  • From Milano Cadorna: Take the M1 (Red Line) directly to Duomo station.

By Metro

Duomo station serves as the nearest metro stop to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. It is accessible via,

  • M1 (Red Line)
  • M3 (Yellow Line)

Once you exit the metro at Duomo, you will find Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II right next to the cathedral.

By Tram or Bus

Several trams and buses run through the center of Milan with stops close to the Galleria:

  • Tram lines 1, 2, 12, 14, and 16 have stops nearby.
  • Bus lines 54, 60, 73, NM1 also have stops within walking distance to the Galleria.

By Car

Driving to the center of Milan can be challenging due to traffic and parking restrictions (especially the ZTL, a limited traffic zone). However, if you choose to drive, look for parking garages around the city center, keeping in mind that you'll need to walk a short distance to the Galleria.

Considering the Galleria's central location in Milan, it’s best to use public transportation or to walk if you’re already staying in the city center.

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