How to get from Malpensa airport to Milan quickly and comfortably. Milan Central Station (Milano Centrale) Transport links to airports

Milan has three main train stations: Milano Centrale, Porta Garibaldi and Cadorna. The first of them serves trains connecting Milan with the whole of Italy and with other countries (France, Switzerland, Germany), the other two are connected mainly with suburban rail services.

Milano Centrale train station is located at Piazza Duca D'Aosta, 1. The old Milano Centrale building was built in 1864, on the site where the Republic Square is now located. When it became outdated due to technological progress, engineer Julis Staccini began developing a design for a new building. As a basis for his work, he used the Union Station project in the US capital, Washington.

In 1931, the renovated Milan Central Station changed its original address and began operations. Since then, the external appearance of the building has not changed any more - strict and clear architectural lines characteristic of the Art Deco style, popular in the 30s, unusual bas-reliefs, large sculptures as decorative elements of the facade decoration.

The most unusual part of the Milano Centrale building is the steel dome that crowns the roof and was designed by engineer Alberto Fava. It has an area of ​​more than 66,000 square meters and a length of 341 meters.


Milan Central Railway Station serves 24 platforms, from which more than 600 trains depart daily. Not far from the Milano Centrale building there is the Centrale FS metro station, from where trains go along the M2 and M3 lines (their directions can be clarified on the Milan metro map). Passengers have access to luggage storage, a cafe, rest rooms, and a help desk. Opposite the station there is a taxi rank, and to the west of it there is a bus stop.

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Milan Central Station has constant transport connections with major cities. So, you can get to Milano Centrale from (Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa) by one of the express trains that depart approximately once an hour, or by bus that departs from Malpensa three times an hour (every 20 minutes). From another airport, Linate, Stam buses run regularly to Central Station. Travel time is 30-35 minutes.

Trains depart from Milano Centrale to Rome, Venice, Turin, Florence, Naples, as well as to Paris, Geneva, Zurich and other major European cities. You can check the train schedule for a specific day, the availability and cost of tickets by calling +39 02 774 04318.

Porta Garibaldi

Porta Garibaldi (Milano Porta Garibaldi), opened in 1963, is the second most important among all Milan train stations (after Centrale) and the largest commuter station in the city.

The address of Porta Garibaldi is Piazza Sigmund Freud, 1. You can get to it from anywhere in the city by metro: the nearest station is called P.Ta Garibaldi. It is not possible to get to Porta Garibaldi from the airport by direct public transport routes. You will either have to take a taxi (and this is not a cheap pleasure in Milan), or go from the airport to Central Milano by train or bus. From there to your destination you need to walk about 20 minutes (an option for those who are not burdened with heavy things) or, again, catch a taxi that will take you where you need to go.

Hotels near Porta Garibaldi Station

There are many prestigious and comfortable hotels near Porta Garibaldi, including:

You can find more budget accommodation in this area. Hotels in the vicinity of Garibaldi Station are usually chosen by tourists who are most interested in entertainment and shopping: this is where most of Milan's shops, clubs, cafes and restaurants are concentrated. The exact address of the hotel you are interested in can be found on the Internet by typing its name into the search bar or simply look at all hotels in Milan near Garibaldi Station on Booking.com.

Cadorna station

Cadorna is a railway station named after the famous Italian marshal Luigi Cadorna and located at Piazza Cadorna, 1. Nearby is one of the main attractions of Milan - (Castello Sforzesco)

Cadorna station is the final stop of the suburban railway lines S3 and S4, connecting Milan with other regions of Italy - Lombardy (the cities of Laveno-Mombello, Varese, Canzo), Piedmont (the city of Novara), as well as with the largest city airport - Malpensa. You can get to the station from Malpensa by one of the express trains that depart from the first terminal every half hour. But there is no direct transport from Linate airport to Cadorna, you will have to take a taxi.

Hotels near Cadorna station

Very close to Cadorna station are the Palazzo delle Stelline (three-star) and Mokinba Hotels King (four-star) hotels, a little further - the four-star hotels UNA Hotel Cusani and CamperioHouse Suites. All of them are prestigious and comfortable, they offer guests many additional services: saunas, restaurants, tennis courts, etc. The address of any of the listed hotels can be found on Booking by entering the corresponding query in the search bar.

Tourists who are especially interested in historical ones usually look for accommodation near Cadorna. Near the station there are the most famous of these objects - the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, where you can admire the “”, and the famous ancient one.

You can check the current train schedule for any of the Milan train stations, as well as buy train tickets online on the website. When purchasing tickets at the box office or online, pay attention to the abbreviations used to identify Milan train stations. Thus, the abbreviation MI C.LE stands for Milano Centrale, MI P.GA - Porta Garibaldi, MI N CA - Cadorna station.

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Hello friends! Today I will tell you how to get from Malpensa airport to Milan. What types of transport can be used, I will share schedules, routes and how much it costs.

It is worth noting that Malpensa is one of three airports located nearby. We will talk about the other two airports, Linate and Bergamo, in other articles.

Malpensa is located 45 km from Milan. It is the second busiest airport in Italy after Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Rome (Fiumicino). But this does not prevent it from working properly and creating comfortable conditions for passengers.

  • Terminal T1 accepts domestic and international flights.
  • Terminal 2 is home to easyJet's largest hub.

A shuttle runs between the terminals 24 hours a day.

By the way, we started ours in Milan. Tickets were bought from Moscow. When choosing tickets, we used the Aviasales search engine. We found inexpensive ones, just like we wanted.

Malpensa Airport on the map

By bus

This is the cheapest option to get from the airport to the city center.

It is worth noting that from the airport buses go not only to Milan, but also to other neighboring cities, such as Turin, Genoa, Bergamo, Verona. Plus 15 other cities, as well as to Linate airport.

Bus stops are located at the exit from terminals T1 and T2. You won't get lost, the signs will help you.

The final station is Milan Centrale Train Station. It is located very close to the main train station Milano Centrale.

There are several bus companies eager to take you to the center of Milan.

The most popular are companies Terravision, Autostradale and Malpensashuttle.

Their prices and services are the same:

  • The cost of a ticket is 8 euros one way, 14 euros both ways.
  • Child ticket – 5 euros
  • Runs every 20 minutes
  • Travel time – 50 minutes
  • Opening hours from 0.10 to 5.05 am

Tickets can be purchased online in advance or from the driver on the bus. There is no need to compost them.

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By train

The Milano Express train from the local company Trenord runs from the airport to Milan. It carries passengers daily from 5:30 am to 1:30 am.

From the airport, the train departs from the railway station, terminal T1, and makes several stops along the way:

  • Milano Bovisa,
  • Saronno,
  • Busto Arsizio.

Be careful! Trains departing from terminal T1 have approximately the same route (several stops). At the penultimate station, the routes branch and trains go to different terminal stations.

  • Some trains reach the final station Milano Centrale. This is Milan's central railway station.
  • The other part goes to the Cadorna train station.

This was done for the convenience of passengers. Therefore, check the address of your accommodation in Milan in advance to avoid unnecessary metro transfers.

  • The cost of the trip is 13 euros
  • Travel time – 55 minutes
  • Depart every 20 minutes

Detailed schedule for official website companies.

Tickets are sold both at the box office and in ticket machines. There will be a commission of 2 euros at the box office. Therefore, it is better to buy through vending machines. Their interface is easy and understandable. There is English.

Don't forget to validate your ticket in special yellow machines before boarding the train.

In addition to the express train, Trentitalia trains run from the airport to the city center. The cost of the trip is the same – 13 euros. Depart every 5-15 minutes.

By taxi

Of course, this is the most expensive way to get to Milan. The cost of the service is 90 euros. But, if you arrived at night, then there is no other way to get to Milan. Although, I’m lying. There are 2 more ways. About them below.

Taxi ranks at the airport are located on the ground floor. Again, look for signs.

Attention! In order not to fall for the tricks of private traders and not to pay 2 times more, make sure that the taxi has a sticker on the windshield “Taxi autorizzato al servizio aeroportuale lombardo”. This means that the taxi is official and the price will not be increased.

Transfer

And here is the first option to get there in comfort, but a little cheaper than a taxi. This order a transfer online in advance. After ordering, you receive Russian-speaking support and, possibly, a Russian-speaking driver.

When ordering, you pay only 15% of the cost. You pay the rest to the driver after he brings you to the place.

To rent a car

The second cheapest option to get to Milan is to book a car at the airport or online in advance.

Yes, in order to get to Milan, there is no point in booking a car for 2 hours. But if you want to see neighboring cities in addition to Milan and not be tied to train and bus schedules, then this is the best option.

For example, a car for 10 days will cost 90 euros. This means that for 1 day the car will cost you 9 euros. If you are not alone, but with a company, then divide the amount and see the benefit.

Hotels near the airport

If you are passing through Milan and do not have the time/desire to spend the night in the city, then there is a hotel complex on the territory of the airport, in terminal T1 - Sheraton Milan-Malpensa. You can take a break from the flight, drop your things and rush to explore Milan.

Not far from the airport there are several more hotels, both budget and not so budget:

  • Holiday Inn Express
  • First Hotel Malpensa 4*
  • Crowne Plaza 4*

Hotels in the city

Now many housing options in Milan have appeared on the service AirBnb. We have written how to use this service. If you do not find a free hotel room, then look for accommodation through this booking site.

We stayed at Hotel Siena Milan, it is located a 10-minute walk from the main railway station. Nice rooms, recommended.

Milan Central Station (Milano Centrale) is one of the key railway hubs in Italy and Europe as a whole. From here there is communication with Rome, Venice, Naples, Paris, Zurich, Geneva and other cities. Daily passenger traffic is more than 300 thousand people.

general information

The station is located in the north-eastern part of the city of Milan, Zone 2.

Address: Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 1.

Phone: +39 02 774 04318

The modern station building was built in 1931, replacing the construction of 1864, which could no longer cope with the increasing load. The construction period occurred during the post-war crisis years and dragged on for almost 25 years.

While working on the project, the architect Ulis Staccini was guided by the Washington Station building. The grandeur and scale of the building are largely the result of the ambitions of Mussolini, who made adjustments to the project. The building is made of gray stone, in the Art Deco style, with characteristic elements - bas-reliefs and sculptures. A remarkable detail is the dome with an area of ​​more than 66 thousand square meters, crowning the roof of the Milan station.

Train directions

Milano Central has 24 platforms and serves more than 600 trains daily. There are regular flights to the cities of Italy:

  • Genoa (travel time 1:30);
  • Venice (travel time 2:35);
  • Verona (travel time 1:22);
  • Turin (travel time 1-3 hours);
  • Rome (travel time 2:55-4:23);
  • Naples (travel time 4:15-4:40);
  • Pisa (travel time 4:07);
  • Florence (travel time 1:40).

You can travel by high-speed and regular train. In the first case, the ticket price is higher.

There are good connections with major airports. You can get to Malpensa Airport by high-speed train in 40 minutes. The interval between flights is approximately 1 hour. Ticket price is 11 euros.

Milano Centrale is connected by rail to European cities:

  • Geneva;
  • Paris;
  • Zurich.

The schedule and ticket prices are available on the station's official website.

How to get to the train station

A developed public transport system connects the station with any location in Milan. The nearest metro station is Central FS, located in close proximity to the railway station. Two metro lines intersect here - M2 and M3. The cost of a ticket for one trip is 1.5 euros.

It is important to validate your tickets when crossing the turnstile. Failure to comply with this rule may result in a fine of 100 euros.

You can get to areas distant from metro stations from the bus station. The stops are located on the west side of the Milano Centrale building. Public transport drivers will help you determine your flight number.

Flight numbers:

  • bus - 42, 60, 81, NM3, N6, N42;
  • trolleybus - 90, 91, 92, N90, N91;
  • tram - 5, 9, 33.

Airport connections

Buses heading to major airports can be found on the east side of the railway. A flight to Malpensa departs every 20 minutes. A comfortable shuttle bus runs to Bergamo Airport from 4 am. Flights in the direction Milan - Linate are served by the carrier Stam. Tickets for any bus are available from ticket machines and from drivers.

Station layout and infrastructure

The station building is equipped with all the necessary services for passenger comfort:

  • medical Center;
  • luggage storage;
  • police station;
  • the shops;
  • restaurants and bars;
  • currency exchange;
  • car rental point;
  • social assistance center;
  • travel agencies;
  • parking;
  • mail;
  • information kiosks.

Detailed diagrams of all floors of the station are offered on the official website, in the “Services” tab.

Train tickets are available at carrier ticket offices and at ticket machines. Ticket Offices are located on the ground floor:

  • Biglietteria Italo. Open from 6:30 to 21:30.
  • Freccia Viaggi.
  • Trenitalia ticket. Open from 5:50 to 22:20.

Ticket machine

The building does not have live webcams. You can only watch the station area online using this link http://camteria.com/ru/italy/milan/centralnyy-vokzal_cam_9472.

Train timetables

The online train timetable is available on the official website of the station: https://www.milanocentrale.it/en/train-departures/

Here you can find an arriving or departing flight by number, direction or time. An automatic search graph will help speed up the process. The current schedule is also available on Russian-language resources, which can be found using the Yandex or Google search engines.

Parking

There are two official parking lots in the immediate vicinity of the station:

  • Piazza IV November.
  • Piazza Luigi di Savoia.

Both parking lots are open daily from 6:00 to 00:00. The cost of 1 hour is 2.5 euros. Parking for a day will cost 25 euros. You can park your car for 15 minutes for free.

Luggage storage

The service is located on the ground floor, in the new shopping gallery in Piazza Luigi di Savoia. Cost of services: 6 euros for 5 hours. Each additional hour from the 6th to the 12th will cost 1 euro. After 12 hours of storage, the tariff will be 0.5 euros per hour.

Waiting and rest areas

There are many places at the station for comfortable waiting for the train, including paid lounge areas and a hotel. There is a separate service for people with limited mobility. Information about the cost of services and location is available on the website and the station map.

Waiting hall

Free Internet

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. To connect, you need to find the “FREE WIFI MILANOCENTRAL” network and connect to it. In the basic version, you can use the Internet for free for no more than 15 minutes. For unlimited connection, you should download the “Around Station” application.

Where to stay

As the map of Milan demonstrates, the central train station is adjacent to many hotels and hotels. One of them, called Heart Milan Apartment, is located directly on the territory of the station. You can book rooms in advance on the hotel website or at the service point at the station.

Hotels in Milan near train station (distance):

  • Hotel Aosta - Gruppo MiniHotel - 0.1 km;
  • Glam Hotel Milano - 0.2 km;
  • Spice Hotel Milano - 0.2 km;
  • Michelangelo Hotel - 0.2 km.

where to go

You can spend time while waiting for the train in shops, shopping centers, restaurants or bars operating on the territory of the station and near it. If you have time, you can visit interesting places and attractions nearby:

  • Royal Palace of the 53th century. By M3 bus the journey takes 7 minutes.
  • Oceanarium - 12 minutes by M2 bus or 30 minutes on foot.
  • Fun&Fun amusement park - 15 minutes on foot.
  • Cinema Pelestrina - 15 minutes on foot.

Central Station is not the only major railway junction in the city. Rogoredo Station is 6 km from the center of Milan. Porta Garibaldi is 1 km from Milano Centrale, and Station Cadorna is 3 km away, connecting Milan with the cities of Como, Varese, Novara and others.

The station infrastructure makes it easy to find out the schedule, buy tickets and have an interesting time while waiting for the train. If necessary, you can stay at one of the hotels in Milan, located next to the central station.

One of the major fashion capitals of the world, Milan oozes style and elegance from every corner. Known for its high-end boutiques and restaurants, this northern Italian city is both a shopaholic’s haven and an architectural delight. The city’s drawcard, the Duomo cathedral, built between 1386 and 1577, is the fifth largest cathedral in the world and Italy’s most important example of Gothic architecture. Tuck into some delectable Milanese dishes like osso bucco and Milanesa veal, or catch some football fever at one of the two Serie A teams’ games: AC Milan or Inter Milan.

Things to do in Milan

  • Milan Cathedral

    Milan Cathedral is the cathedral church of Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Dedicated to St Mary of the Nativity (Santa Maria Nascente), it is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan, currently Archbishop Mario Delpini. The Gothic cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete. It is the largest church in Italy (the larger St. Peter's Basilica is in the State of Vatican City) and the third largest in the world.

  • San Siro

    The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, commonly known as San Siro, is a football stadium in the San Siro district of Milan, Italy, which is the home of A.C. Milan and Inter Milan. It has a seating capacity of 80,018, making it one of the largest stadia in Europe, and the largest in Italy.

  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

    The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the world"s oldest shopping mall and contains the world"s only certified 7 star hotel Town House Galleria. Housed within a four-story double arcade in central Milan, the Galleria is named after Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of the Kingdom of Italy. It was designed in 1861 and built by architect Giuseppe Mengoni between 1865 and 1877.

  • Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

    Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (English: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart or Catholic University of Milan), known as UCSC or UNICATT or simply Cattolica, is an Italian private research university founded in 1921. Cattolica, with its five affiliated campuses, is the largest private university in Europe and the largest Catholic University in the world. Its main campus is located in Milan, Italy, with satellite campuses in Brescia, Piacenza, Cremona and Rome.

Milan is a large industrial center, it is famous for many cultural and historical monuments, its La Scala theater is known throughout the world, the city is also considered the center of European fashion, so thousands of tourists come here every year.

Milan is connected to most Italian cities and major European centers by a network of railways. Up to 400 thousand passengers a day arrive at Central Station, one of the largest in Europe. And it is from here that the acquaintance with the architectural features of Milan begins, because the station itself is a famous architectural monument.

Story

In 1864, the first railway station was opened in Milan. The flow of passengers increased over the years, 6 platforms and a small building could no longer cope with so many arrivals and departures, and at the beginning of the 20th century the question arose about building a new station.

The announced competition was won by the architect Ulysses Staccini, although his idea was not unique: the architect took the design of the station in Washington as a basis. Construction took a long time: the Italian financial system suffered from the First World War, there was not enough money. And Mussolini, who came to power, also ordered significant changes to be made to the original drawings: he wanted the building to be not just large, but monumental, fully reflecting the greatness of the era and the militaristic ideology of that time.

The opening took place in May 1931. Its appearance has not changed since then, but the infrastructure is constantly evolving. Although attempts were made to radically change the appearance. A project was proposed that would complement the building with a closely attached forty-story skyscraper. The project was not implemented.

The reconstruction carried out at the beginning of the 21st century did not change the appearance and interior; Only the decorative elements of the facade were restored and its infrastructure was improved.

Architectural features

At Mussolini's request, the original design was changed: 24 platforms were covered with a giant dome made of steel, designed by Alberto Fava. The Art Deco building itself also began to look grandiose: gray stone, bas-reliefs, numerous sculptures on the facade, the size of which is impressive: its width is 200 meters and its height is 72 meters.

The most important decoration of the facade is the large paired figures of pegasi, around which there are small sculptural compositions, complemented by figures of Roman senators in togas, medallions, and pilasters.

The central hall has a glass openwork roof, so it is very bright. Tall arches, as if coming from Ancient Rome, create a feeling of enormous space. The walls are decorated with picturesque majolica panels.

The station has incorporated the main features of modernism with elements of industrial style. The imperial style characteristic of the Mussolini era is also fully reflected here. The result is a building that does not have a single architectural style, but has a unique unique appearance.

About 600 trains, including electric trains, depart from the platforms every day. No less number arrives here. And every passenger has the opportunity to examine and take photos of such a unique structure as the Central Railway Station building in Milan.

Services

The station building has everything for a comfortable stay for passengers. A large medical center where they will not only provide first aid, but also provide advice on aggravated chronic diseases. You can purchase the necessary medications at the Farmacia pharmacy on the second floor.

You can rent a car right here. There are several offices dealing with car rentals here. There is a social assistance service office where a passenger who finds himself in a difficult situation can contact. Order is maintained by police officers who are forced to travel in electric vehicles, because the building, together with the platforms, occupies a large area.

Numerous luggage storage facilities: both automatic and operator-operated for large carry-on luggage. The lost and found desk, a must at any train station, is a post office where tourists often go to buy stamps depicting the sights of Milan.

There are rooms for resting passengers with children. Here women can visit a beauty salon.

There is a whole network of food establishments: from bistros to expensive restaurants serving national Italian cuisine. Lots of small cafes, small bars located in all parts of the building. Along the perimeter of the waiting room there are pizza and coffee machines, and kiosks where you can buy fresh newspapers.

For the convenience of passengers, in the early fifties they tried to install a whole system of escalators, but the attempt was not entirely successful, and most often passengers have to climb the old steep stairs, which are the only inconvenience.

There is an information kiosk in the center of the waiting room. There is a branch of the National Bank and ATMs. Plastic cards from international systems are accepted everywhere. There are numerous shops in the station area. Here you can buy a wide variety of souvenirs and clothes from famous Italian brands.

Ticket vending machines are installed both inside the building and directly on the platforms.

The Holocaust Museum is located here, preserving the memory of the most tragic events in the history of not only the station, but the entire country. From platform No. 21, trains departed from 1941 to 1944 to Auschwitz and Dachau, this was the last journey for hundreds of Italian Jews who were taken away from the San Vittore prison.

Location on the map

Address: Piazza Duca D'Aosta, 1. 20124 Milano, Italy.
Official site: www.milanocentrale.it

How to get there

The station is located on Ducad’ Aosta Square, which stands at the intersection of two lines metro: green MM2 and yellow MM3. This is the CentraleES station. From airport named after Leonardo da Vinci, a shuttle bus runs to the station every 30 minutes. He covers the distance in 35-40 minutes. From airport Malpensa express train runs here. Travel time is 40 minutes.

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