Brescia Metro — Map, Lines, Route, Hours, Tickets

Brescia Metro Information

The Italian city of Brescia inaugurated a fully automated metro line in March 2013. A thirteen-kilometre-long, driverless line connects the Eufemia Buffalora and Prealpino stations, located roughly to the southeast and north of the city.

The main objective of this new metro network in the city is to provide commuters with a train service that is not only punctual, but also operates at a commendable frequency. Depending on passenger demand, the system has the ability to reduce or increase the frequency of services to meet demand.

Construction on the project began in 2004 and was due to be completed by 2011. However, archaeological findings at some of the sites where stations were to be built required further investigation and study of the network alignment, resulting in the redesign of some of the planned stations. As a result, the opening of services has been postponed to 2013.

There are seventeen stations on the current Brescia Metro network. Eight of these stations are located in deep underground tunnels, while five are just below the surface. Two stations are at ground level, while the others are on viaducts at a height that allows easy access. Because of their proximity, commuters like to leave their cars at home and use the metro for their journeys. It has a daily ridership of 40000 people.

There are numerous plans to expand the metro network in order to reduce traffic on some of Brescia’s densely populated streets.

The Brescia Metro, also known as the Metropolitana di Brescia, is a major transport system in the city. It serves approximately 44,000 passengers per day. A single ticket costs 1.4 euros.

The Brescia Metro does not operate 24 hours a day, and there is no information about air conditioning or the ability to walk between platforms. However, the trains are driverless, ensuring efficient and automated operation.

The platforms of the Brescia Metro are equipped with screen doors, which increases passenger safety. The average speed of the metro trains is 30 km/h, with a maximum speed of 80 km/h. The system is operated by Brescia Mobilità S.p.A. – Metropolitan Mobility Company.

Brescia Metro Map

Map of Brescia Metro showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Brescia Metro map in PDF format.

Metro Line and Stations Overview

The Brescia metro consists of a single, fully automated line stretching over 13.7 kilometres. The metro system’s modern and minimalist architectural design showcases the famous “good Italian taste”.

There are 17 uniquely designed stations throughout the metro system. This uniqueness was specified by the city authorities from the moment the project was awarded to the winning contractors.

The metro line starts in the northern part of the city, runs through the city centre and continues to the south-eastern part of the city. It is mainly underground, with some stations at ground level and others elevated. The stations of the system are described in detail below:

Station Details

Prealpino: Located on Via dell’Arsenale, in the north of the city. This station was inaugurated on 2 February 2013 and mainly serves commuters from Val Trompia and Nave, areas that provide a significant part of Brescia’s workforce.
Casazza: Located at the intersection of Via Triumplina and Via Conicchio, close to the Centro Futura residential area. This station has been strategically placed to provide public transport to the residents of this neighbourhood, who require significant transport facilities.
Mompiano: Located south-east of Via Boccaccia and Viale Europa. The station was inaugurated in November 2013 to accommodate future commuter flows from the new neighbourhoods developing nearby.
Europa: Located on Via Branze, next to the Faculties of Medicine and Engineering of the University of Brescia. The main purpose of this station is to provide transport to the nearby campus.
Ospedale: Located in Piazzale Spedali Civili Plaza, close to the Spedali Civili Hospital, the city’s main healthcare facility. Most of the commuter traffic at this station goes to the hospital.
Marconi: This station is located near Via Guglielmo Marconi and serves the densely populated neighbourhoods of Crocifissa di Rosa, Guglielmo Marconi and Monte Suello.
San Faustino: Named after Via San Faustino, this station is located near the University of Brescia, in a busy area.
Vittoria: Opened in March 2013, Vittoria station is located north of Piazza della Vittoria. It is strategically located in the centre of the old town, close to the main squares.
Stazione FS: Located on Viale Della Stazione, this station is a busy transport hub in the city. It is next to Brescia’s railway station and the main intercity bus stop.
Bresciadue: Located on Via Cefalonia, Bresciadue station is surrounded by important service companies such as Telecom Italia and UBI Banca. The design of the station is carefully integrated with the surrounding commercial and executive buildings in the area.
Lamarmora: Located on Via Alessandro Lamarmora Avenue, this station serves the nearby residential areas and is planned as a transfer point for future extensions of the metro network.
Volta: Located on Via della Volta in the Cremona district, Volta station also serves the Leonessa district. It is one of the busiest stations, at times carrying up to 2,000 passengers.
Poliambulanza: Located on Via Romiglia, next to the Poliambulanza hospital, this station mainly serves the hospital’s traffic. The hospital is the second most important in the city.
San Polo Parco: Located between the San Polo district and the agricultural area to the north of the city, San Polo Parco station serves the Tiziano, Raffaello Sanzio and Michelangelo neighbourhoods.
San Polo Cimabue: This station is located on Via Cimabue, near Via Andrea del Verrocchio and Via Antonio Allegri in the San Polo district. This is one of the most populated areas of Brescia.
Sanpolino: Located in the modern district of Sanpolino, this station has a striking architectural design that complements the avant-garde crystal buildings in the surrounding area.
Sant’Eufemia Buffalora: Located in the southern part of the city on Via Agostino Chiappa, Sant’Eufemia Buffalora station serves the neighbourhoods of Sant’Eufemia della Fonte, Buffalora, Rezzato and Alto Padana. The high population density in the area led to the construction of a car park near the station.

Connections

The Brescia Metro offers convenient connections with bus lines to facilitate seamless travel within the city. Despite being a relatively new transport system, the metro has quickly become the main mode of public transport in Brescia. As a result, the metro authorities have made numerous connections to improve the accessibility of the system.

Prealpino: Bus lines 10 and 11 can be accessed near this station.
Casazza: Bus lines 7 and 10 can be accessed near this station.
Mompiano: Bus line 15 can be accessed near this station.
Europa: Bus lines 10, 15, and 16 can be accessed near this station.
Ospedale: Bus lines 10, 15, 16, and 17 can be accessed near this station.
Marconi: Bus lines 7 and 10 can be accessed near this station.
San Faustino: Bus lines 2, 11, 17, and 18 can be accessed near this station.
Vittoria: Bus lines 9, 12, and 15 can be accessed near this station.
Stazione FS: Bus lines 7, 12, 13, and 14 can be accessed near this station. Additionally, it provides a transfer point to Brescia Train Station, the departure point for trains throughout Italy, and Brescia Bus Station, which serves interurban and long-distance bus lines.
Bresciadue: Bus lines 4 and 10 can be accessed near this station.
Lamarmora: Bus lines 2 and 13 can be accessed near this station.
Volta: Bus lines 12, 13, and 14 can be accessed near this station.
Poliambulanza: Bus line 13 can be accessed near this station.
San Polo Parco: Bus line 9 can be accessed near this station.
San Polo Cimabue: Bus line 12 can be accessed near this station.
Sanpolino: Bus lines 8, 9, and 16 can be accessed near this station.
Sant’Eufemia-Buffalora: Bus line 3 can be accessed near this station.

Schedule

The Brescia Metro operates on a fixed timetable from Sunday to Friday, opening at 5:00 am and closing at midnight. During regular hours, trains run every 8 to 10 minutes. However, at peak times, usually between 7:00 and 9:00 and 17:00 and 19:00, the frequency increases to every 4 minutes.

On Saturdays, the metro runs for an extra hour, until 1:00 am.

A typical journey on the entire 13.7 kilometre Brescia Metro network takes approximately 30 minutes. Travelling time between stations is usually between 1 and 2 minutes. However, in the event of an emergency, trains may run at higher speeds, resulting in shorter journey times between stations.

Note: The operating times shown are subject to change and may vary according to the decisions of the metro operators.

Fares

Public transport fares in Brescia vary according to the zone you are travelling in. There are two zones: Zone 1 and Zone 2. The entire underground network is in Zone 1, so the fare for the underground is the same regardless of your destination. However, if you change to a bus line, you need to check if the bus enters zone 2, as this would require an additional fare.

Single Tickets (Biglietti)

Ordinario: This ticket allows you to travel for 90 minutes on Brescia’s underground trains and city buses. It costs €1.40.
Giornaliero 24h: This ticket allows you to travel on the underground and city buses for 24 hours. It costs €3.00.
Settimanale: The weekly ticket allows unlimited travel on the underground and urban bus lines in Brescia for 7 days. It costs €12.00.

Subscriptions (Abbonamenti)

Subscription plans are available with a rechargeable card, which can be purchased from ticket offices in metro stations. It is important to buy the pass before the 15th of the current month to activate it immediately. If purchased after the 16th, the pass will be valid from the first day of the following month.

Mensile: This plan offers unlimited travel on Brescia’s underground trains and city buses for one month. It must be paid for each month and costs €35.00.
Bimestrale: This card allows you to travel on Brescia Metro trains and city buses for two months. It is important to note the expiry date of the pass in order to renew it in time. The price is 70,00€.
Trimestrale: This pass offers unlimited travel on the trains of the Brescia Metro and on the city bus lines within the municipality of Brescia for three months. The price is €97.00.
Semestrale: With this pass you can enjoy unlimited travel on the trains and buses of the Brescia Metro for six months. The cost is €180.00 for each six-month period.
Annuale: This plan is ideal for frequent users of the underground and urban bus services. It offers 12 months of unlimited travel for a single annual payment of €285.00.

Note: The above prices apply to zone 1 of the Brescia fare system.

Rules

Behavior

Under no circumstances is access to staff-only areas permitted.
Damage, vandalism or littering of carriages and stations is strictly prohibited.
Consumption of food or drink is not permitted while travelling on the Underground.
Carrying firearms, explosives, flammable materials or other potentially dangerous items that may endanger other passengers is strictly prohibited.
It is not allowed to enter the underground stations under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
It is forbidden to travel in Brescia Metro shirtless or wearing clothes with offensive content.
Smoking cigarettes or e-cigarettes is not allowed on the trains or in the underground stations.
Singing, shouting, making excessive noise or disturbing other passengers is not allowed.
It is forbidden to distribute leaflets, beg or collect donations inside the Metro of Brescia without prior authorisation.
It is forbidden to conduct surveys or interviews on trains or in stations without the authorisation of Metro staff.
It is forbidden to display products or hold exhibitions near trains and stations.

Entering and Exiting

Wait for passengers to leave the train before boarding.
It is not permitted to illegally block train doors.
Passengers in wheelchairs should board trains either through the first door of the first carriage or the last door of the last carriage.

Elevator Use

Smoking and spitting are prohibited in the station lifts.
Avoid tampering with staff-only equipment in the lifts.
Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to enter the station lifts unaccompanied.

Use of the Escalators

It is not permitted to use the escalators without shoes.
It is forbidden to leave objects on the escalators.
It is not permitted to sit on the steps of the escalators.
Do not use the escalator emergency equipment unless there is a real danger. Unauthorised use will result in a fine.

Connection to the Airport

Brescia has its own airport, but only limited charter flights are available during the week. Many travellers prefer to use Verona airport, which is a few kilometres from Brescia. The airport is known as Verona-Villafranca Airport and serves flights from Europe and other regions.

To get to the airport, you can go to the Stazione FS metro station, which is next to Brescia’s railway terminal. From here you can catch Trenitalia trains to Venice and St Lucia. After a few stops, the trains stop at the Verona Porta Nuova terminal, where you get off. The journey takes about 35 minutes.

Once you arrive at the Verona train station, you can take bus number 199 directly to the airport. The buses are located outside the station. The journey to the airport takes about 15 minutes and has no stops.

If you wish to travel from Verona airport to Brescia, the procedure is similar. Outside the Verona-Villafranca airport you will find car hire companies, taxi services and bus lines to various destinations. At Verona railway station you can buy tickets for trains all over Italy.

Touristic Attractions

Near Vittoria station, in the heart of Brescia, you will find the iconic Old Brescia Cathedral, also known as “The Roundabout” due to its circular shape. Built in the 11th century on the site of a former basilica, the cathedral has been expanded over the centuries while retaining its Romanesque architecture. It is considered one of the most important original Roman buildings in Italy.

The cathedral houses important exhibits such as the tomb of Bonino da Campione, the remains of Giangiacomo Antegnati, the granite tomb of Berardo Maggi and a collection of paintings by the artists Moretto and Romanino. The crypt, dating back to the 6th century, is a popular tourist attraction.

Near San Faustino station, visitors can explore the beautiful Brescia Castle. Perched on a steep hill overlooking the city, it was formerly known as Falconed’Italia. This vast fortress covers an area of 75,000 square metres and is surrounded by protective walls.

Entering the castle’s gates, visitors are transported back to a bygone era of conflict between kingdoms, when military might was crucial to the survival of a city-state. Over the centuries, the castle has witnessed the evolution of Italian society and has remained largely intact despite the country’s hardships.