Trains to and from Milan Malpensa Airport

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is Italy's second busiest international airport, with millions of passengers arriving and departing each year. The airport is located roughly 32 miles from the center of Milan.

If you're flying to or from Milan, there’s a good chance you’ll need to travel to or from Milan Malpensa Airport. Don’t worry – it's easy to get there using public transport.

Read on to learn more about buying Milan Airport train tickets, timetables, and possible connections.

Trains to Milan Airport

To get from central Milan to Malpensa Airport, you can take the train. You can catch the Malpensa Express from Milano Cadorna station or Milano Centrale station, depending on which is easiest for you to get to.

Trains to Terminals 1 and 2 run approximately every 30 minutes from Milano Centrale station and Milano Cadorna station. The service operates roughly between 5:00 am and 11:30 pm every day.

You can buy tickets for this train service before you get to the station using Trainline. Pop your trip into our Journey Planner and pick a time that suits you. You can also specify which terminal you need to travel to (‘Malpensa Aeroporto T1’ or ‘Malpensa Aeroporto T2’).

Remember to double-check which station your chosen train leaves from before buying your ticket and heading to the station!

Make your way by train from Milan to Rome

Want to see a new city in Italy? It’ll only take you around 3 hours to travel from Milan to Rome by train on the fastest services.

First, you’ll need to get to Milano Centrale from the airport on the Malpensa Express.

From Milano Centrale, there are many direct trains on this route, including high-speed Frecciarossa services. It’s worth using our Journey Planner to compare times, prices and onboard services so you can pick the best option for you.

See the sights when you follow our guide on what to do in Rome, find the Italian capital’s best pizza spots or check out the best areas to stay in when in Rome.

Travel from Milan to Venice by train

Another popular trip is to take the train from Milan to Venice. On the fastest Frecciarossa services, you can be in Venice in under 2 and a half hours – leaving you plenty of time to explore!

Whether you’re visiting Venice to check out the Carnevale festivities or just looking to experience life in the slow lane (on a gondola!), there’s plenty to see and do in Venice. We’ve also got you covered when it comes to where to stay: check out our guide to the best boutique hotels in Venice, Italy.

Often, you can take a direct train from Milan to Venice. Italo and Frecciarossa are two operators on this route. You’ll need to get to central Milan from the airport first though.

There are a couple of train stations in Venice that you could arrive at, so take a look at our guide to Venice’s train stations and double check your arrival station in our Journey Planner or on your ticket.

Hop on board a train from Milan to Florence

If you’re looking for somewhere special to visit on your trip to Italy, look no further than Florence! Whether you want to see Florence on a budget, check out Florence’s famous churches, or you’re a foodie in search of the city’s most authentic restaurants, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Florence.

Traveling from Milan to Florence by train is easy by train. First, you’ll need to get to Milano Centrale from the airport on the Malpensa Express.

Then, from Milan Central station, you could be in the heart of Florence in under two hours on the fastest direct Frecciarossa services. Plus, traveling from city center to city center means no extra transfer time – simply pick up your bags and go!