Tram 24: Milan's Student Tram Line

Anyone who has lived in Morivione for even one semester knows it: tram 24 Milan isn't just public transport, it's almost a daily ritual. You take it to class, to get home after drinks in the centre, to meet friends on the other side of the city. Over time, among international students, it has simply become "the 24" — the line everyone knows before they've even figured out how the ZTL works or where exactly the Duomo is.

In this article we cover what tram 24 Milan actually is, the route it follows, the most useful stops for students, and why it's considered the city's unofficial student line.

The route of tram 24 Milan, from Vigentino to Duomo

Tram 24 connects the Vigentino district, south of the city, with Duomo, right in the historic centre. Along the way it runs through Via Ripamonti, the heart of the Morivione neighbourhood, passes the Crocetta stop (M3 metro line), continues along Corso di Porta Romana, stops at Missori, and finally reaches Duomo, where the M1 and M3 metro lines also meet.

The line has about 17 stops in total, and the full end-to-end journey takes roughly 26 minutes — making tram 24 one of the fastest ways to move between the southern part of Milan and the city centre without changing transport.

Source: ATM / Moovit — tram line 24.

Timetables: from early morning to well past midnight

One reason students like tram 24 so much is its operating hours. The first departures start around 05:53 in the morning, useful for early lectures or catching a train at the station. The last departures run until about 01:35 at night, meaning you can get home even after a late evening out, without having to arrange a lift or a taxi in advance.

Source: ATM / Moovit — tram line 24.

Why tram 24 is the favourite line for Morivione students

The Morivione neighbourhood, running along Via Ripamonti, is today one of the most sought-after areas among university students in Milan, largely thanks to tram 24. The line conveniently reaches Crocetta and the M3 metro, gets you to the city centre in just over twenty minutes, and — with one change — also connects to Università Statale.

It's no coincidence that several of our apartments sit just one or two stops from here. Ambra and Caramello, along with Corallo and Denim, are close to the Via Ebro stop, while Rame, Magenta and Rubino are a short walk from the Via Rutilia stop. In practice, from all of these apartments you can reach a tram stop within a few minutes on foot, and from there head straight to university, the city centre, or an evening out.

For Bocconi and IED students, this means having the choice between walking to campus or hopping on tram 24 to shorten the trip — handy on rainy days or when you're in a hurry. For students at Università Statale, tram 24 is often the most direct option, with a journey time of about 20 minutes.

Fun facts about line 24

Tram 24 is part of Milan's historic tram network, one of the largest in Europe, which in some lines still runs the iconic orange "Carrelli" trams, almost a symbol of the city. Riding tram 24 also means crossing very different neighbourhoods in the space of half an hour: from Vigentino, more residential and suburban, all the way to the commercial and touristic heart of Duomo, passing through Morivione and Porta Romana, two of the areas most popular with university students.

For newcomers to Milan, the first ride on tram 24 is often also a first real taste of the city: shops, cafés, historic façades and neighbourhood life scrolling past the windows, stop after stop.

Practical tips for daily riders

• Always check the current timetable on apps like Moovit or the ATM website, since schedules can change over time.
• The tram can get crowded during peak hours: if you can, travel slightly off-peak for a more comfortable ride.
• A standard ATM ticket also covers transfers to the metro and other surface transport within its validity window.
• If you live near Via Ebro or Via Rutilia, you have tram 24 right on your doorstep — handy day to day, and especially useful with luggage when moving in or out.

Connections: where you can go with one change

One of tram 24 Milan's strengths is the number of useful connections along its route. At the Crocetta stop you can hop on the M3 metro line (yellow), which reaches Duomo, Porta Romana and, in the other direction, San Donato within a few stops. Continuing towards the centre, Missori already puts you a short walk from via Torino and the Navigli, another area popular with students in the evening. Once you reach Duomo, you also meet the M1 metro line (red), handy for getting to the Politecnico or Cadorna, plus the whole pedestrian area of the historic centre. In practice, even if you don't live in Morivione, tram 24 is often the most convenient way to link two points of the city that would otherwise take two or three changes.

Tram 24 versus the alternatives: bus, bike, on foot

It's worth comparing tram 24 with the other options along the same corridor. Some bus routes cover similar ground, but they're more exposed to surface traffic and therefore less predictable timewise. Cycling, whether with BikeMi or your own bike, is a good alternative on nice days and for anyone looking to shave a few minutes off during rush hour, when the tram can slow down in traffic. Walking the full route from Vigentino to Duomo takes too long to be practical daily, but for shorter stretches, say from Morivione to Porta Romana, walking can actually beat waiting for the next tram. For many students, the best approach is a mix: tram 24 for the longer stretches, bike or walking for the last bit.

Tram 24 through the academic year

Anyone living along the line for a while also notices seasonal differences. In September and October, as courses start and new Erasmus students arrive, the line gets particularly busy around lecture start and end times. In spring, with longer days, many people choose to get off a stop early for a walk along Corso di Porta Romana or near the Duomo, maybe grabbing an aperitivo before heading home. Knowing these rhythms helps you pick the best times to travel more comfortably and avoid the busiest moments.

Frequently asked questions

What route does tram 24 follow?

Tram 24 connects Vigentino, south of Milan, with Duomo in the historic centre. Along the way it runs through Via Ripamonti and the Morivione neighbourhood, stops at Crocetta (M3 metro line), continues along Corso di Porta Romana, calls at Missori, and reaches Duomo, where the M1 and M3 metro lines also meet.

Which stops are most useful for students?

The Via Ebro and Via Rutilia stops are among the most convenient for anyone living in Morivione, while Crocetta lets you switch quickly to the M3 metro. From these stops you can reach both the city centre and Università Statale within a few minutes.

Until what time does tram 24 run?

The first departures start around 05:53 in the morning and the last ones run until about 01:35 at night, covering most of the day and a good part of the night as well.

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