We solve the problem of how to get from Milan airports to the city center by bus, train and taxi. Information on the timetable and cost of transport from the airports of Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo.
Milan has three airports at once, which are located near the city, which makes it the largest air hub in Europe. In this article, we will look at all three airports and figure out how you can get to / from the airports to Milan by different types of transport.
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Malpensa Airport in Milan: how to get there
Malpensa Airport (MXP) is an international airport in Italy, the largest of the three airports in Milan and the busiest. It is located 45 km from the center of Milan and is the main air gateway to Northern Italy.
The airport has two terminals: the first serves regular flights, and the second is intended for charter and low-cost carriers. There is a round-the-clock service between terminals free shuttle... From 5:15 am to 10:45 pm, it runs every 7 minutes, and at night every 30 minutes. You can get from Malpensa Airport to Milan by train, bus, taxi and a rented car - we will talk about this below. The official website of Malpensa Airport is www.milanomalpensa-airport.com.
By train
You can get from the airport to the center of Milan and back by Malpensa Express (Trenord trains). Trains leave from Cadorna and Milano Centrale stations and arrive at the airport railway station, which is located on the ground floor of Terminal 1. Trains run from 4:28 am to 12:26 am every half hour.
Part of the trains leaving from the Central Station (platform 3) to Malpensa airport and vice versa, stops at Milano Porta Garibaldi, Milano Bovisa and Saronno (about 14 per day) - travel time with these stops is about 43 minutes. The rest of the trains additionally stop at Busto Arsizio FNM, Rescaldina, Castellanza and Ferno-Lonate, so allow for more time before going to the airport just in case.
From the station Cadorna (platform 1) about 44 direct flights per day (travel time - about 29 minutes). There are also trains that make stops at Milano Bovisa, Saronno, Busto Arsizio Nord - the trip will take about 36 minutes.
The fare is 12 euros one way and 18 euros round trip. Children's ticket - 6 and 9 euros, respectively (children under 4 years old are free). Tickets can be purchased online, or you can buy them at the airport at the Ticket Office, which is open from 6:15 am to 9:20 pm. The ticket prices can be viewed here. You can also get from Malpensa Airport to Milan by Trenitalia trains.
By bus
From Central Station you can get to Malpensa airport by STIE Autostradale and Air Pullman buses. STIE Autostradale buses stop at Terminal 1 (at the second on request) and leave from the station every 20 minutes. You can buy tickets from the driver. From the station, buses run from 4 am to 11 pm, from the airport - from 6 am to 0:30 am. Travel time is about 50 minutes.
Air Pullman (Malpensa shuttle) buses will also take you to the Central Station... Stops: Terminal 1 - between Gates 3 and 4, Terminal 2 - in front of the exit. A one-way ticket costs € 10, for children € 5. Departures from the airport from 5 am to 1:20 am (stop Fiera Milanocity (V.le Renato Serra) - on request), from the station - from 3:45 to 00:30 (stop at Terminal 2 on request). A detailed schedule can be found on the website (summer schedule, until 15.09.2015). Timetables for other destinations, as well as for winter time, see here: www.malpensashuttle.it.
Get from Malpensa airport to EXPO / Fiera Milano City you can take the direct MALPENSA Bus, which does not make stops. Departure from Malpensa: 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30. Departure from the RHO FIERA Exhibition Center: 14:30, 15:15, 15:45, 16:15, 16:45, 17:15, 17:45, 18:15, 18:45, 19:30. Tickets must be purchased from the driver.
If you need to get to Malpensa Airport from other cities in Italy:
- SADEM buses run from Turin to Terminal 1 (www.sadem.it);
- from Novara to Terminal 1 - STN buses (www.stnnet.it);
- from Domodossola to Terminal 1 - COMAZZI buses (www.comazzibus.com);
- from Genoa to Terminal 1 - VOLPI (www.volpi.com).
By taxi
There is no shortage of taxis at Malpensa airport; companies such as Radiotaxi 6969, Taxi Blu, Radio Taxi Freccia and so on are represented. Taxi counters can be found on the ground floor of the terminals (Terminal 1 - Gate 6, Terminal 2 - Gate 4). The cost of a trip to the center of Milan is 90 euros, to Linate airport - 100 euros.
You can order a taxi in advance at the Kiwi Taxi service - the driver will meet you in the arrivals area with a sign with your name on it and help you load your luggage.
Rent a Car
In the arrivals area of both terminals, you will find many companies that allow you to rent a car directly at the airport (AVIS, HERTZ, Gold Car, etc.). You can also do this in advance on the Rentalcars.com website.
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Bergamo airport: how to get to Milan
Bergamo Airport (Orio al Serio, BGY) is located 45 kilometers from the center of Milan and 3 kilometers from the center of Bergamo. The airport serves charters and European low-cost airlines and is a major hub for Ryanair. You can get from Bergamo Airport to Milan by train, bus, taxi and rental car. Bergamo airport official website: www.orioaeroporto.it.
By train
There is no direct train from the airport - first you need to take ATB buses to the Bergamo railway station, and then take the Trenitalia trains to Milan. The ATB (Airport Bus) buses run every 20 minutes and will take you to Bergamo train station in 10-15 minutes. A bus ticket costs 2.30 euros. The first bus from the airport is at 5:57 am, the last at 0:30.
A ticket for the Trenitalia train to Milan Central Station costs from 5.5 euros, trains run frequently, from 4:56 am to 11:02 pm.
By bus
Oriento shuttle Is the easiest way to get from Bergamo airport to Milan directly. The ticket price is 4 euros. From the airport, buses leave from 4:25 to 12 am, from the Central Station - from 3:15 to 22:45. Buses run less frequently on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. A detailed schedule can be found on the carrier's website.
Another way to get to Milan Central Station from Bergamo Airport is by using the Terravision buses. The ticket costs 5 euros, children up to 4 years old - free. Travel time is about 1 hour. The first departure from the airport is at 4:05 am, the last one is at 1:00 am. The first bus leaves the station at 2:50 am, the last one at 10:10 pm. Buses run every 20 minutes early in the morning and every 20 minutes throughout the day. It is better to arrive at the bus stop about 15 minutes before departure. Stop at the airport - in the arrivals area, stop number 1.
By taxi
In the arrivals area of Bergamo airport, you can find taxis such as Radiotaxi. You can also use Kiwi Taxi services by ordering a car in advance - the driver will meet you with a sign with your name, which you will indicate when booking. The cost of the trip from Bergamo airport to the center of Milan is approximately 92 euros.
Rent a Car
You will also find a variety of car rental companies in the arrivals area of the airport: Europcar, Budget Autonoleggio, Autoeuropa and so on. Alternatively, you can rent a car in advance at Rentalcars.com.
Linate airport: how to get to Milan
Linate Airport (LIN) is located directly in Milan, 7 kilometers from the city center. It is intended for intra-European and domestic flights. Official website of Linate Airport: www.milanolinate-airport.com.
By bus
- ATM city bus no. 73 runs on the Milan Piazza San Babila M1 (red metro line) - Linate route every 20 minutes. The first bus leaves at 5:35 am, the last one at 00:35. The cost is 1.5 euros.
- ATM Express Bus X73 runs Milan Porta Vottoria FS - Linate non-stop every 20 minutes (Monday to Friday). The first bus leaves at 7 am, the last one at 8 pm. The cost is 1.5 euros.
Transfer
- From / to Milan Central Station, Linate Airport can be reached by STARFLY buses (passes through Milano Lambrate Station, daily) and ATM - Air Bus (passes through Piazza Dateo, from Monday to Friday). Departures every 30 minutes, travel time is about 25 minutes.Tickets cost around € 5 and are purchased from the driver.
- From / to Fiera Milano City / Rho Pero can be reached with the Air Pullman and STARFLY buses (departing from Linate at 8:15, 10:15 and 11:00).
From Linate airport you can get not only to Milan, but also to other cities in Italy:
- Pavia - by buses AUTOSERVIZI MIGLIAVACCA (website www.migliavaccabus.it);
- Brescia - by reservation only at the address malpensa.aeroporti.viaggi @ gmail.com;
- Monza (via Borsellino e Falcone) - by Air Pullman buses (website www.malpensashuttle.com).
By taxi
As with other Milan airports, taxis can be found in the arrivals area (exit no. 5). The cost of the trip from Linate to Malpensa airport is about 85 euros. You can use the Kiwi Taxi service and order a car in advance - it costs about 45 euros per car.
Car rent
In the arrivals hall of Linate airport, there are all the same companies as in other airports in Milan. For those who prefer to book cars in advance, we recommend the Rentalcars.com service.
Airport connections
Air Pullman buses (Malpensa shuttle, website www.malpensashuttle.it) can be reached from Malpensa to Linate airport (€ 13 for adults and € 6.5 for children):
- Departure from Malpensa at 9:30, 11:15, 13:30, 15:15, 18:20, the bus goes through Terminal 2 (travel time to Terminal 2 - 10 minutes, to Linate - 1.5 hours).
- Departure from Linate 9:30, 11:15, 13:40, 15:30, 16:30. The bus runs via Rogoredo FS and Cascina Gobba to Terminal 1, with a stop at Terminal 2 upon request.
From Malpensa airport to Bergamo airport easy to reach by ORIO SHUTTLE (website: www.orioshuttle.com). Travel time is about 2 hours, the cost is 18 euros (if you buy online - 16 euros), for children under 11 years old, the ticket costs 5 euros.
- Departure times from Malpensa (from Terminal 1): 9:15, 11:00, 12:45, 14:30, 17:45, 19:00, 21:00. Saturdays and Sundays - at 9:00, 14:45 and 19:40.
- Departure from Bergamo Airport - 4:10, 5:50, 7:00, 10:45, 12:30, 13:45, 15:30, 18:00.
Another option - perhaps the most convenient and fastest - is to order a Kiwi Taxi taxi transfer.
