Getting from Malpensa Airport to Milan Center

Discover the best mode of transportation from Malpensa Airport to Milan Center, tailored to your needs for comfort, budget, and the number of travel companions. Here’s your guide to traveling from Malpensa Airport to downtown Milan.

Choosing Your Best Option

Your ideal transport from Malpensa Airport to Milan depends on various factors like:

• Budget
• Walking and moving comfort
• Presence of babies, young children, or elderly in the group
• Amount of luggage
• Your hotel’s location in Milan
• Your travel itinerary

For travelers with babies, young children, or elderly, opt for a private transfer, taxi, or car rental.

Young and budget-conscious visitors can easily use public transport (trains and buses). If your hotel is far from metro or train stations, consider a private transfer, taxi, or car rental.

For those planning to visit less accessible towns, renting a car is advisable.

Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all transport solution from Malpensa Airport to Milan. Read on for more details.

If you’re arriving at Milan’s other airport, see our guide on traveling from Linate Airport to downtown Milan.

1. Private Transfer from Malpensa Airport to Downtown Milan

The most comfortable way to reach your hotel in downtown Milan is a private transfer. Upon your flight’s arrival, a professional driver will wait for you in the arrival area, holding a sign with your name. You’ll be escorted to a luxury vehicle bound for your Milan hotel or apartment.

Transfer prices start from 160 Euros for up to 3 people, varying by vehicle and luggage.

Book your private transfer from Malpensa Airport through Get Your Guide.

Transfers in Italy typically use executive vehicles, and drivers must have a special license for passenger transport, not just a regular driver’s license. The regulated transfer service in Italy is officially called “NCC” (Noleggio con Conducente). Avoid unregulated taxi offers at the airport for safety and certainty.

The drive from Malpensa Airport to Milan center takes about 1 hour.

2. Taxi from Malpensa Airport to Milan Center

There are fixed fares from Malpensa Airport. The official rate set by the Comune di Milano is 114 Euros to downtown Milan.Always confirm with the taxi driver about applying the fixed fare. Though mandatory, some drivers might charge more upon arrival at your hotel.

Taxis are readily available at the airport, but there might be long queues during peak hours.

For other routes, the meter is used according to the taxi rates published by the Comune di Milano.

3. Train from Malpensa Airport to Milan Center

Check the train schedule on the official website.

The Malpensa Express train, departing from the airport station, offers a convenient route.

There are two lines, one to Milano Centrale and the other to Milano Cadorna. Pay attention to your stop to avoid boarding the wrong train.

The journey takes about 55 minutes, costing 13 Euros for adults and 6.50 Euros for children aged 4-13. Children under 4 travel free. Tickets can be purchased right up to the departure time.

Promotional return tickets are available online.

More Night Trains to Malpensa Airport Starting June 28, 2025
From June 28 to September 28, 2025, Trenord will enhance its night service between Milan and Malpensa Airport as part of the summer timetable.
On the Milano Centrale – Malpensa Terminal 2 route, six additional trains will operate between 8:00 PM and midnight, increasing frequency to every 30 minutes instead of hourly.
On the Milano Cadorna – Malpensa T2 line, schedules will be extended on pre-holiday evenings and public holidays:
– First train from Milan will now depart at 3:27 AM (previously 4:27 AM).
– Last departure from Malpensa will be at 1:50 AM (extended from 1:20 AM).
This improvement aims to meet growing demand during the summer travel season.
Additional updates include more weekend trains to Arona and Lake Maggiore, and from September, boosted services to Pavia, Varese, Porto Ceresio, Novara, Ticino, and Locarno.
Trenord’s network will offer over 2,300 trains per day, with real-time timetables available on the Trenord website and app.

4. Bus from Malpensa Airport to Milan Center

Various companies provide bus services from Malpensa Airport to Milan. Fares are usually 10 Euros per journey. Itabus and Flixbus are popular choices.

Buses even operate late at night, depending on flight schedules and the time of year.

Booking through Get Your Guide is possible here.

5. Renting a Car at Malpensa Airport for Milan

Renting a car at Malpensa Airport is excellent for exploring Italy beyond Milan. Remember to check if your hotel offers parking.

Be mindful of ZTL (Limited Traffic Zones) indicated by “ZTL” signs. Milan has specific zones (Area B and Area C), and it’s best to check the Milan’s official website for the latest information.

Note: Always confirm the latest information, as rules and rates may change.