Milan Malpensa — Malpensa Express + M1/M2/M3 at Cadorna or Centrale
Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Milan — Updated 2026
Milan Malpensa (MXP) has no direct metro connection — the airport is 50 km from the city centre. To reach the Milan metro you must first take the Malpensa Express train (or a bus) to Cadorna, Centrale, or Bovisa, then transfer to lines M1, M2 or M3. The €15 combo ticket sold at MXP includes both the train + one metro journey, saving the queue at the metro machine after a long flight. Cadorna is the most useful interchange for tourists — it connects directly to M1 (red — Duomo, San Babila) and M2 (green — Garibaldi, Centrale). Total journey MXP → Duomo: 55 minutes via train + 3-stop M1 transfer. Late-night arrivals (after 00:30) cannot use the metro and must rely on the 24/7 Malpensa Shuttle bus to Centrale, then a taxi onward.
Malpensa Express + M1/M2/M3 at Cadorna or Centrale stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MXP Terminal 1/2 | 0 min | Malpensa Express platform (underground) |
| Milano Bovisa | 32 min | M2 + M3 interchange — for NoLo / Isola |
| Milano Cadorna | 36 min | M1 + M2 interchange — best for Duomo / city centre |
| Milano Centrale | 50 min | M2 + M3 interchange — for onward intercity rail |
| M1 Duomo (from Cadorna) | +7 min | 3 stops on red line — central tourist area |
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Malpensa Express + M1/M2/M3 at Cadorna or Centrale vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express + M1/M2 at Cadorna | €15 | 55–65 min | Best for Duomo, San Babila, Sforza. |
| Express + M2/M3 at Centrale | €15 | 60–70 min | Best for onward train connections. |
| Express + M2/M3 at Bovisa | €15 | 50–60 min | Best for NoLo / Isola hotels. |
| Bus + M1 at Lampugnano | €12 | 70–90 min | Cheapest combo — STIE bus. |
| Direct taxi flat fare | €95 | 45–60 min | Door to door. No transfers. |
FAQ
Can I take the metro directly from Malpensa Airport?+
No. Milan Malpensa is 50 km from central Milan with no direct metro connection. You must take the Malpensa Express train (or a coach) into the city first, then transfer to metro lines M1, M2 or M3 at Cadorna, Centrale or Bovisa. Anyone claiming a "direct metro" is misinformed — the nearest direct M1 station to MXP is Rho Fiera (15 km away, accessed via STIE bus).
How much is the train + metro combo from MXP?+
The Malpensa Express + 1 metro journey combo ticket costs €15 and is sold at every MXP train station ticket machine and via the Trenord app. The metro portion is valid for 90 minutes from validation at any Milan metro/tram/bus stop. The standalone train ticket is €13.
Which metro line connects to Malpensa Express?+
Cadorna is the most useful interchange — it sits on M1 (red, for Duomo + San Babila) and M2 (green, for Garibaldi + Stazione Centrale). Centrale connects M2 and M3. Bovisa connects M2 and M3 with shorter walks if your hotel is northwest of the centre. All three are stops on the Malpensa Express line.
Is there overnight metro from MXP?+
No. The last metro on M1, M2, M3 leaves around 00:30. The last Malpensa Express arrives Cadorna at 00:00. After 00:30 you need a taxi (~€95 from MXP) or the 24/7 Malpensa Shuttle bus to Centrale. There's no overnight metro service in Milan.
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