Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Milan
The Malpensa Express train reaches Milano Cadorna in about 40 minutes and Milano Centrale in about 50 minutes. Airport buses to Centrale are a little cheaper but depend on motorway traffic.
Best for most people: Train. The Malpensa Express is reliable, avoids motorway traffic and stops at central stations with metro connections.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Malpensa Express from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 to Milano Cadorna (via Saronno) or Milano Centrale (via Porta Garibaldi) | about 40 min to Cadorna, about 50 min to Centrale | every 30 min on each route | about €13 single | about 05:00 to after midnight; check last departures | Buy at machines, the Trenord app, or tap a contactless card; validate paper tickets before boarding. |
| bus Airport buses from outside Arrivals to Milano Centrale (several operators) | about 50–70 min | every 20–30 min | about €10 | early morning to late night | Can be slow at rush hour on the A8 motorway. |
| taxi Official white taxis at the rank outside Arrivals | about 50–60 min | fixed fare of about €110–120 to central Milan | 24 h | Confirm the fixed fare before departure; ignore drivers soliciting inside the terminal. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Milan Linate (LIN) is about 8 km from the centre and linked by the M4 metro line in about 15 minutes.
- Milan Bergamo (BGY), used by many low-cost flights, is about 50 km away with airport buses to Milano Centrale.
Tips
- If your flight lands at Linate instead, take the M4 metro straight to the centre (San Babila) in about 15 minutes.
- Choose the Cadorna train for the Castello/Brera area and the Centrale train for hotels around the central station.
- Validate a paper train ticket in the machine before boarding to avoid a fine.
- From Bergamo, buses to Milano Centrale take about an hour.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Malpensa to Milan?
Taxis from Malpensa to central Milan charge a fixed fare of about €110–120. The ride takes about 50–60 minutes. Use the official rank outside Arrivals. For one or two people the Malpensa Express at about €13 each is much cheaper and usually as fast.
Is there a train from Malpensa at night?
The Malpensa Express runs from early morning until after midnight. There is no train in the small hours, but some airport buses run later. If you arrive very late, check last departures or book a taxi or transfer.
Which airport is closest to Milan?
Linate is closest, about 8 km from the centre, with the M4 metro taking around 15 minutes. Malpensa, the main international airport, is about 50 km away. Bergamo Orio al Serio, popular with low-cost airlines, is also about 50 km and linked by airport buses.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. You can tap a contactless card at the Malpensa Express gates or buy tickets by card from machines and apps. Airport bus operators accept cards online and at kiosks. Taxis are generally required to accept cards.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.