4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$33
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$69
Fastest journey on Sep 18
5 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
7 h 49 m
Buses on Sep 18
5
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Basel 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 Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 5 buses from Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 232 km distance in an average of 7 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 9 h 5 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.
1:05 AM7h55Basel9:00 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$331One-way0 transfers- 10:50 PM5h45Basel4:35 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$371One-way0 transfers
- 8:25 AM9h05Basel5:30 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$631One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM7h50Basel7:20 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$841One-way0 transfers
- 9:25 PM8h30Basel5:55 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
- 10:50 PM5h45Basel4:35 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$371One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM7h50Basel7:20 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$841One-way0 transfers
- 1:05 AM7h55Basel9:00 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$331One-way0 transfers
- 9:25 PM8h30Basel5:55 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
- 8:25 AM9h05Basel5:30 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$631One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $460.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $460 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $119 (€97).
A bus is $400 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $460 (€377).
Other travel options to Milan Malpensa Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€50) compared to roughly $134 (€110) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73 (€60). The journey takes 5h 33m versus 3h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Live departures
Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 8h35 | 7:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 8h25 | 7:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| 1:05 AM Basel | 7h55 | 9:00 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:25 AM Basel | 9h05 | 5:30 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:30 AM Basel | 7h50 | 7:20 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport
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Buses from Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:45, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 144 miles (232 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 9:45 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Basel to Milan Malpensa AirportYou can travel by bus between Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport with FlixBus for as low as $29 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan Malpensa Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport
Most Basel to Milan Malpensa Airport buses use the Basel, Bahnhof to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and Milan Malpensa Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Basel, Bahnhof from Basel city centre
Basel, Bahnhof is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel, Bahnhof bus station facilities and services
Basel, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food outlets available inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Basel, Bahnhof. ATMs are aTMs available in the station concourse.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel, Bahnhof.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel, Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Bahnhof: Station is accessible to those with reduced mobility.
Getting to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) from Basel city centre
Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) bus station facilities and services
Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Swiss (in the station), Italian Bistro (in the station), Café Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB): Elevators, ramps.
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