Can I tap with a foreign bank card?

Most systems now support open-loop contactless. Keep a backup paper ticket when traveling with a group to avoid tapping each person manually.

Buses rarely charge extra, but airport expresses may require storing big bags in designated racks.

MXPItalyTPL: fare-hacker-playbook

Milan Malpensa Airport

Milan, Italy

Drop-off

Milano Centrale railway station

Pin before customs

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.

Budget focus

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Cheapest viable route

Brief

Usually slower but dramatically cheaper than the flagship airport express.

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.

Passes and bundles

Brief

Look for day passes that include the airport zone plus metro, tram, or ferry transfers. Load value online to avoid kiosk surcharges.

When to splurge

Brief

Worth the premium when you have back-to-back meetings or tight onward connections downtown.

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.

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FAQs

01Can I tap with a foreign bank card?: Most systems now support open-loop contactless. Keep a backup paper ticket when traveling with a group to avoid tapping each person manually.
02Any luggage fees?: Buses rarely charge extra, but airport expresses may require storing big bags in designated racks.