- Must visit
Volandia - Parco e Museo del Volo
Major aviation museum next to Malpensa with historic aircraft, space exhibits, and family-friendly hangars. The most relevant museum attraction for airport-area visitors.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 48 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
441 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ancona to Milan Malpensa Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 4 buses that leave Ancona for Milan Malpensa Airport on Mon, Jun 15, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 441 km distance in an average of 9 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 12 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Milan Malpensa Airport:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Milan Malpensa Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Milan Malpensa Airport buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:30 AM Ancona | 9h20 | 12:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Ancona | 12h50 | 7:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:55 PM Ancona | 8h05 | 1:00 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Ancona | 8h55 | 2:00 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ancona to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 17:05. The fastest bus covers the 274 miles (441 km) distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 274 miles (441 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 5:05 PM |
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