Trains travel daily to Milan from Bologna, Venice, Genoa, Turin, Florence, and Rome. Fares vary, and you can check for scheduling and pricing at local rail stations. Or by calling (8488) 88088. Typically it takes 5 ½ hours for a rail journey from Rome to Milan, over 2 ½ hours from Venice, and 1 ½ hours from Genoa. There are also trains that service more than 40 other European destinations including Paris, Basel, and Brussels. On arrival to the rail station, the Stazione Centrale, it is only a ½ hour walk to Milan’s most visited attractions. You can take a taxi or a bus if you would rather not walk. 

 If you plan to drive into Milan, the main link for north to south is the A1, which links Milan with Reggio Calabria.  Milan does have a seatbelt law, and driver and passengers alike must be secured in seatbelts when on the Autostradas. For more information on driving laws and fees that may be incurred you can call the Italian Auto Club at (06) 49981. Approximate driving times to Milan are as follows:
From Turin - 1 hour
From Bologna - 2 hours
From Florence - 3 hours
From Venice - 3 hours
From Rome - 6 hours. 

 While in Milan, you can find public transportation readily. There are multiple bus lines, trams and trolleys, and you can also find discounted tickets for multiple uses or for families.

 Taxis in Milan are normally white and you can hail them from the street, although the rarely every stop. It is much better to call the company. Taxis are fairly expensive, and do charge an extra fee for such things as luggage and night travel. It is best recommended to check with the company to determine what additional fees you may be charged. 
 Limousines may also be hired, but keep in mind that these are very expensive, and also charge fees for taxes and an allowance for the driver’s lunch. 

 If you are planning to drive yourself around Milan, it is highly recommended that you avoid driving in the centre. The streets are normally very congested, day and night. Parking is also a hassle and paying for parking privileges can be very expensive. Also, if you aren’t familiar with sharing the road with Italian drivers, it may be best to leave driving to those who have done it. 
 If you are brave enough to tackle driving through Milan, cars are available for hire. You must be at least 23 years old for most companies and have an EU license or an International Driving Permit. 

 There are bicycles available for hire, also, although with the traffic fumes and fast drivers, most people would rather hire a taxi or take a bus. Walking is always a wonderful way to see the city, and most of the main attractions in Milan are close enough to each other that walking is very feasible.