Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Milano Centrale railway station, so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Malpensa Express (to Milano Centrale) usually runs every 20-40 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

MXPItalyTPL: city-transfer-guide

Milan Malpensa Airport

Milan, Italy

Drop-off

Milano Centrale railway station

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Fastest

Malpensa Express (to Milano Centrale)

rail · 20-40m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Malpensa Express (to Milano Centrale)
Headway: 20-40
Backup: Malpensa Express (to Milano Cadorna) · 30m

Note

Direct regional train from Malpensa Terminal 1 (with shuttle link from T2) to Milano Centrale, typically every 20–40 minutes and around 50 minutes travel time. Trains also serve key intermediate city stations, providing easy onward metro connections across Milan.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Malpensa Shuttle
Mode: coach
Freq: 20-30m
Note: Dedicated airport coach operated by Air Pullman between both Malpensa terminals and Milano Centrale, generally every 20–30 minutes and about 50–60 minutes journey time depending on traffic. Intermediate stops include Fiera Milano City/Piazzale Lotto on request, with metro connections toward the centre.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Malpensa Express (to Milano Centrale)
Mode: rail
Freq: 20-40m
Note: Direct regional train from Malpensa Terminal 1 (with shuttle link from T2) to Milano Centrale, typically every 20–40 minutes and around 50 minutes travel time. Trains also serve key intermediate city stations, providing easy onward metro connections across Milan.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Milano Centrale railway station, so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Malpensa Express (to Milano Centrale) usually runs every 20-40 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.