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How to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) ✈️ to the City Center
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the second largest airport in Italy and is located about 49 km northwest of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Milan by Express train, Express Bus, Malpensa Shuttle Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickup or Uber.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all airport transfers from Milan Malpensa Airport to the City Center (Stazione Centrale FS)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Express Train | 55 Min. | 13 € | Details |
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Express Bus | 50 Min. | 10 € | Details |
|
Shuttle bus | 70 Min. | 10 € | Details |
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Taxi | 45 Min. | 95 € | Details |
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Welcome Pickup |
45 Min. | 100 € | Details |
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Uber | 45 Min. | 100‑190 € | Details |
Notice:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
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Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
55 minutesCost:
13 € ppDescription:
Malpensa Express train ‘MXP’ from Milan Malpensa Airport (Train station at Terminal 1 & T2) to Milan Central Station (“Stazione Centrale FS”), directly in the city center
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
50 minutesCost:
10 € ppDescription:
Express Bus ‘Terravision’ from Milan Malpensa Airport (Bus stop at T1 & T2) to Milan Central Station (“Stazione Centrale FS”), directly in the city center
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
70 minutesCost:
10 € ppDescription:
Malpensa Shuttle bus from Milan Airport (Bus stop at T1 & T2) to “Piazzale Lotto” (City West), “Fiera Milano City” (City West) and “Stazione Centrale FS” in the center of Milan
Official local taxis
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
95 €Description:
Taxi from Milan Malpensa Airport (Taxi ranks at Terminal 1 & 2), to the center of Milan, to Central Station (Stazione Centrale FS) or to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Welcome Pickup ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
100 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Milan airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall), to central Milan or directly to your accommodation in the city
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
100-190 €Description:
Uber from Milan Malpensa Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to central Milan, to Central Station (Stazione Centrale FS) or directly to your accommodationRoute from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan (Central Station “Stazione Centrale FS”)
Things to know about Milan:
1. Milan was founded by the Celts in 600 BC
2. The fresco Lord’s Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is kept in Milan
3. There are more than 3,400 statues on the Cathedral Duomo di Milano