How to Get from Milan Malpensa Aiport to City Centre?
Malpensa Airport
Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the largest airport in Lombardy and the second-largest airport in Italy, after Fiumicino Airport in Rome.
Malpensa Airport has two terminals.
How Far is Milan Malpensa Airport from City Centre?
Malpensa Airport is located in the northwest part of Milan.
The distance from Malpensa Airport to Milano Stazione Centrale is approximately 50 km.
Malpensa Airport - Milan Transportation
Transportation from Malpensa Airport to the city of Milan is available by shuttle bus, train, taxi, or private transfer. There is also the option to rent a car.
1. Shuttle Bus
Transportation between Malpensa Airport and Milan is provided by several shuttle bus companies. In most cases, tickets purchased online are cheaper than those bought directly from the driver. Online tickets are valid for all trips operated by the respective company on that day. It is important to know that to keep your priority for boarding, you must be at the platform at least 20 minutes before departure.
Terravision Shuttle Bus
Terravision provides direct shuttle bus transfer services between Malpensa Airport and Milano Centrale Station.
The buses depart from Terminal 1, in front of the Arrivals area (Gate 4), and the journey to Milan takes approximately 50 minutes.
The Terravision ticket price is:
- Adults: €5 - €10 one-way (depending on the time slot) and €10 - €16 round trip
- Children 5-12 years: €5/one-way and €9/ round-trip
- Children under 5: free
Want a 5% discount? Use the code TWR5CIAOIT before completing your booking on Terravision (code valid from October 1st to November 30th, 2025)
Malpensa Bus Express
The Malpensa Bus Express buses are operated by Autostradale and depart from Terminal 1 (stops 1, 2, and 3, in front of Gate 4) or Terminal 2 (stops 1, 2, and 3).
The journey to Milan takes between 50 minutes and 1 hour. Before stopping at Milano Centrale Station, the buses make an additional stop at Piazzale Lotto upon request.
The Malpensa Bus Express ticket price is:
- Adults: €10/ one-way, €16/ round-trip
- Children 2-12 years: €5
- Children under 2: free
Book Malpensa Bus Express Ticket
Use the CIAO5 code before completing your reservation on Tiqets and you will have a 5% discount.
Malpensa Shuttle
The Malpensa Shuttle buses are operated by Air Pullman and depart from Terminal 1.
A ticket costs:
- Adults: €10/ one-way
- Children 2-12 years: €5
- Children under 2: free
The journey to Milan city center takes approximately 1 hour.
Caronte Shuttle
Caronte buses also connect Malpensa Airport with Milano Centrale Station.
2. Train
Another option to get from Malpensa to the city center of Milan is to take the Malpensa Express train.
The stations are as follows: Malpensa Terminal 2 - Malpensa Terminal 1 - Ferno-Lonate Pozzolo - Busto Arsizio FN - Castellanza - Rescaldina - Saronno - Milano Bovisa Politecnico - Milano Cadorna - Milano Porta Garibaldi - Milano Centrale.
The journey from the airport to Milano Centrale Station takes approximately 1 hour.
The ticket price for Malpensa Express is:
- Adults: €15/ one-way
- Children 4-13 years: €7.50
- Children under 4: free
Use the CIAO5 code before completing your reservation on Tiqets and you will have a 5% discount.
3. Taxi
Taxis are available at both Terminal 1 (exit at Gate 6) and Terminal 2 (exit at Gate 4).
The taxi fare from Malpensa to Milan is fixed and set by local authorities: €114 per trip.
4. Private Transfer
The most convenient (but also the most expensive) option to get from Malpensa Airport to Milan is a private transfer.
You can also check out the private transfer options offered by KiwiTaxi.
5. Car Rental
If you plan to visit the tourist areas around Milan, it may be convenient to rent a car at the airport.
Use the CIAO5 code before completing your reservation on Tiqets and you will have a 5% discount.
