Bus Guide

Milan Malpensa — Malpensa Shuttle + Terravision + Autostradale

Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Milan — Updated 2026

By AirConnect Editorial
€10
Fare to Centrale
50–80 min
Journey time
Malpensa Shuttle
24/7 service
Every 20 min
Frequency

Milan Malpensa (MXP) has four coach operators running directly to Milano Centrale: Malpensa Shuttle, Terravision, Autostradale, and STIE — all charging €10 and arriving at the same Piazza Luigi di Savoia drop-off. Departures every 20 minutes during the day, hourly overnight (Malpensa Shuttle only). Buses leave from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 bus plazas. Journey is 50–60 minutes off-peak, 70–80 minutes during weekday rush hours (07:30–09:00 and 17:00–19:30) due to A8 motorway congestion. For most travellers the Malpensa Express train at €13 is more predictable, but the bus saves €3 and is essential overnight. Linate (LIN) is served by the Linate Shuttle €5 and ATM Line 73 €2, and Bergamo (BGY) by Terravision + Orio Shuttle €5 — both 40–60 min to central Milan.

Malpensa Shuttle + Terravision + Autostradale stops

Station / StopTimeNotes
MXP Terminal 10 minBus plaza directly outside arrivals
MXP Terminal 2+5 minCombined route, second pickup
A8 Motorway~30 minDirect express route to Milan
Milano Centrale (Piazza Luigi di Savoia)50–80 minSide entrance to Centrale station — M2/M3, intercity rail

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Malpensa Shuttle + Terravision + Autostradale vs alternatives

OptionCostTimeBest For
Malpensa Shuttle€1050–60 min24/7 service. Most reliable option.
Terravision Coach€8–1060–75 minOnline discount €8. Every 20 min.
Autostradale€1055–70 minStops at Cadorna for Duomo/Sforza access.
STIE Bus€1050–60 minDirect to Lampugnano M1 metro.
Malpensa Express train€1336–50 minFaster + more predictable in traffic.
Taxi (flat fare)€9545–60 minDoor to door. Flat-rate MXP→central Milan.

FAQ

How much is the bus from Malpensa Airport to Milan?+

The bus from MXP to Milano Centrale costs €10 with any of the four operators (Malpensa Shuttle, Terravision, Autostradale, STIE). Terravision sometimes offers €8 advance fares when booked online. Children under 4 travel free; under-12s pay €5. Round-trip tickets save €2–3 on most operators.

How long is the bus from Malpensa to Milano Centrale?+

Journey time is 50–60 minutes off-peak. During morning rush (07:30–09:00) or evening rush (17:00–19:30) budget 70–80 minutes due to A8 motorway congestion. The Malpensa Express train (36 min to Cadorna, 50 min to Centrale) is more predictable when traffic is bad.

Is there a 24-hour bus from Malpensa?+

Yes — Malpensa Shuttle runs 24/7. Departures every 20 minutes daytime, hourly overnight (01:00–05:00). Terravision, Autostradale and STIE operate roughly 05:00–01:00. After 01:00 the Malpensa Shuttle is the only direct option short of a taxi (~€95 flat fare).

Bus or train from Milan Malpensa?+

Train (Malpensa Express) is faster + more predictable — 36 minutes to Cadorna or 50 minutes to Centrale, €13 one-way. Bus is €10 with the same destination but adds 10–30 minutes during peak traffic. If you're catching an onward national train at Centrale, take the train. If you want to save €3 or are travelling overnight, take the bus.

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