Please find below relevant information on transportation around and in Milan.
We advise you to land at the Linate Airport which is much closer to Milan’s city centre and to the congress centre.
To/from Malpensa airport
Malpensa International Airport (MXP), the largest airport in Milan, is located in the Varese area at 45 km from the Milan city center, near the city of Bergame. Being equipped of two terminals, these are connected by a free shuttle bus service (every 20 min). Taking the train is not recommended if you have to reach T2, as the connections between T1 and T2 are very poor.
Here are the websites of Terminal 1 for international and national flights and Terminal 2 for budget airlines: http://www.milanomalpensa1.eu and http://www.milanomalpensa2.eu
Train
From the MXP Airport (T1), you can take the Malpensa Express train that connects the airport to the Cadorna Station (every 30 min for a 40 min journey time) and to the Central Station as well. Both stations are located in the Milan city center and connected to the subway network. Departs at 23 and 53 past the every hour. From Cadorna Station to MXP, departs are planned at 27 and 57 past the every hour. Fare: € 11 one-way.
Shuttle services
The Malpensa Shuttle goes from/to the airport to/from Milan Central station every 20 min, with a journey time of approximately 50 minutes. Hours from MXP: 1:20-00-15. Hours from the Station: 2:15-00-30. Fare: €7,5 one-way, € 12 round-trip. On-board ticketing. Please, visit www.malpensashuttle.it for more accuracy.
Malpensa Bus Express goes from/to the airport to/from Milan Central station every 30 min, with a journey time of approximately 50 min. Hours from MXP: 6:00-00:30. Hours from the Stattion: 4:00-23:00. Fare: €7,5 one-way, € 12 round-trip. More info on www.autostradale.it and www.airportbusexpress.it
N.B: Buses are recommended if you arrive at the MXP Airport Terminal 2.
You will find at below link public transport tickets, shuttle services to/from the airport: http://www.milantourismpoint.com/products_and_services_of_milan_tourism_point.html
Taxi
Make sure that there is a sticker “Taxi autorizzato per il servizio aeroportuale Lombardo” on the taxi’s windscreen, which are equipped by an adjusted taximeter for the route and make you pay only the displayed fare. Other taxis without this notice may double their fare.
Taking a taxi from the MXP Airport to Milan costs around €85. Taxis stand outside arrivals at gate 6 in the area in front of the MXP Airport T1.
To/From Linate Airport
The Linate Airport (LIN), located at only 7 km far from Milan, is the closest airport of the city center.
Train
There is no connection by train between the Linate Airport and Milan.
Line buses – shuttle services
Line ATM Bus n°73 goes from/to LIN Airport to/from Milano Piazza San Babila M1 (subway connections). Bus every 10 min, 7/7 days, the trip takes 55 min (15 stops). Departure from the airport outside arrivals; tickets are sold in bars and kiosks. Hours from LIN: 06.05-00.41. Hours from P.za S.Babila: 05:35-00:35. Fare: 1 € one-way.
If you have to take the bus between 7:00 and 20: 00, we advise you to take the Express ATM Line X73. It goes also from/to LIN Airport to/from Milano Piazza San Babila M1 but in only 25 min. There is only one stop at Piazzale Dateo. Bus every 20 min (Mon/Fry). Fare: 1 € one-way, ticket sold on board.
STARFLY company (www.starfly.net) provides a shuttle service from/to the LIN Airport – Milano Lambrate Station- to/from the Central Station in Milan. Bus every 30 min, 7/7 days. The trip takes 25 min. Fare: € 5 one-way, ticket sold at the Starfly agency at the airport or on board. Hours from Central Station: 5:40 - 21:30. Hours from LIN: 6:10 - 23:30.
Another shuttle service is provided by ATM : Air Bus Linate from/to the LIN Airport- Piazza Dateo – to/from the Central Station in Milan. Bus every 30 min, 7/7 days. The trip takes 25 min. Fare: €5 one-way, € 9 round-trip, on board-ticketing. Hours from LIN: 6:30 -23:30. Hours from the Central Station: 6:00- 20:15 & 21:00- 23:00.
You will find at below link public transport tickets, shuttle services to/from the airport: http://www.milantourismpoint.com/products_and_services_of_milan_tourism_...
Taxi
Make sure that there is a sticker “Taxi autorizzato per il servizio aeroportuale Lombardo” on the taxi’s windscreen, which are equipped by an adjusted taximeter for the route and make you pay only the displayed fare. Other taxis without this notice may double their fare.
Approximate cost: around €15. The minimum charge is €12.
From/to Orio al Serio Airport
Located at 45 km away from Milan, the Orio al Serio Airport is popular for low-cost airlines such as RYANAIR and WIND JET.
Train
There is no direct connection by train to Milan between the Orio al Serio Airport and Milan. You advice you to take the bus or the taxi to reach the city centre of Milan.
Shuttle services
Shuttles between the Orio al Serio Airport and the Central Station in the town center of Milan are provided by two companies : Autostradale and Orioshuttle. Buses leave every 30 min and the trip takes about 50 min.
Autostradale buses : Hours from the airport: 4:00-23:00. Hours from the Central Station: 4:30-01:00. Fare: €9 one-way, € 15 round trip. On-board ticketing. Timetable available on www.autostradale.it
Orioshuttle buses: Hours from the airport: 4:10-00:15. Hours from the the Central Station : 3:00-23:15. Fare : €10 one-way, € 16 round-trip. On-board ticketing. Please, visit www.orioshuttle.com for more accuracy.
Taxi
Make sure that there is a sticker “Taxi autorizzato per il servizio aeroportuale Lombardo” on the taxi’s windscreen, which are equipped by an adjusted taximeter for the route and make you pay only the displayed fare. Other taxis without this notice may double their fare.
Approximate cost: around €55.
