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How to Get from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to City Centre

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Milan Malpensa (MXP)

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Quick Answer

Milan Malpensa (MXP) to city centre — fastest to cheapest: 1. Malpensa Express train: 37-50 minutes to Milano Centrale or Cadorna, €13-21 single. Every 30 min, 4:30am-1am. 2. Malpensa Shuttle bus: 60 min to Centrale, €10 single. Every 20 min, 3am-1am. 3. Air Pullman / Caronte buses: similar to Shuttle €10. 4. Taxi: 50-70 min, €110 FIXED RATE to historic centre. 5. Uber/Bolt: €60-90. 6. Pre-booked transfer: €70-120. Distance: 50 km northwest of Milan centre — Italy’s farthest major airport from city. Currency: Euro. Best option: Malpensa Express train to Centrale (37 min direct) or Cadorna (50 min via Bovisa). Shuttle bus only if budget tight.

Milan Malpensa Airport MXP terminal
Milan Malpensa (MXP)

Malpensa Express — fastest train

  • Duration: 37 min to Milano Centrale (direct). 50 min to Milano Cadorna (via Bovisa).
  • Frequency: every 30 minutes.
  • Hours: 4:30am-1am daily.
  • Price: €13-21 depending on train type. €25 return.
  • Children under 5: free.
  • Where to board: Malpensa Aeroporto T1 + T2 stations.
  • Centrale: connects to Metro Lines 2 + 3, intercity, regional, FrecceRossa high-speed.
  • Cadorna: connects to Metro Line 1 + 2 + Cadorna train station.
  • Tickets: Trenord machines (English), Trenitalia app, or onboard.
  • Pros: fastest. Direct to centre. 30-min frequency.

Malpensa Shuttle + alternative buses

  • Malpensa Shuttle: Malpensa T1/T2 → Milano Centrale. 60 min.
  • Frequency: every 20 minutes.
  • Hours: 3am-1am.
  • Price: €10 single, €16 return.
  • Where to board: bus station outside terminals.
  • Tickets: driver, machines, malpensashuttle.it.
  • Air Pullman: alternative shuttle €10.
  • Caronte Tourist: alternative shuttle €10.
  • Pros: €3-11 cheaper than train. 24/7 (almost).
  • Cons: 23 min slower. Traffic-dependent.
  • Best for: budget travelers, late-night arrivals.

Taxi + Uber/Bolt

  • Duration: 50-70 minutes (traffic-dependent).
  • FIXED RATE: €110 to Milan historic centre (within ring road).
  • Outside ring road metered: €120-150.
  • Where to board: taxi rank outside Arrivals.
  • Receipt: always ask “ricevuta.”
  • Late-night surcharge: +€2-5.
  • Uber: €60-90.
  • Bolt: €55-85.
  • FreeNow: taxi-booking app.
  • Pre-booked transfer: €70-120.
  • Family of 4: Uber XL €80-110 cheaper than 4× Malpensa Express (€84).
  • Avoid: unmarked taxis — illegal.

Practical info

  • Two terminals: T1 (most flag carriers) + T2 (low-cost — Ryanair, Wizz, easyJet). Free shuttle 5-10 min.
  • From centre back: Malpensa Express from Centrale 37 min €13-21. Shuttle from Centrale 60 min €10. Taxi €110 fixed.
  • MXP vs Linate (LIN): MXP 50 km from centre, mostly international. Linate 7 km from centre, mostly domestic + short-haul European.
  • MXP vs Bergamo (BGY): Bergamo 45 min east of Milan, Ryanair hub. Different airport entirely.
  • Currency: Euro.
  • Schengen + Euro standard.
  • Apps: Trenord (Malpensa Express), ATM (Milan transit), Uber, Bolt.
  • Late-night gaps: Train 4:30am-1am. Shuttle 3am-1am. Taxi/Uber 24/7.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest MXP to Milan?

Malpensa Shuttle bus — €10 single. 60 min to Centrale. Cheapest. Or Malpensa Express train €13-21 (37 min direct). Train better for time-sensitive.

How long MXP to Milan?

Malpensa Express 37 min direct to Centrale. 50 min to Cadorna via Bovisa. Shuttle bus 60 min. Taxi 50-70 min (traffic). MXP 50 km — Italy’s farthest major airport from city.

MXP taxi fixed rate?

€110 FIXED to Milan historic centre (within ring road). Outside ring metered €120-150. Use OFFICIAL taxi rank. Insist on fixed rate.

MXP vs Linate?

MXP (Malpensa) 50 km from centre — mostly international + long-haul. Linate (LIN) 7 km from centre — mostly domestic + short-haul European. Choose by airline.

MXP vs Bergamo?

MXP = Milan Malpensa (50 km from Milan centre) — most international. BGY = Bergamo (45 min east) — Ryanair hub. Different airports! Don’t confuse if booking — distance matters.

MXP T1 vs T2?

T1: most flag carriers (Lufthansa, Air France, etc). T2: low-cost (Ryanair, Wizz, easyJet, EasyJet). Free shuttle bus between every 5-10 min. Train + Shuttle serve both.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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