The cheapest and fastest buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
21 h 20 m
Average duration
22 h 45 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
1049 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport 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 Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 9 buses that leave Catania Fontanarossa Airport for Milan Malpensa Airport on Thu, May 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 1049 km distance in an average of 22 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 20 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 1 d 40 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.
21268:15 PM21h35Catania, Via D'Amico5:50 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1$781One-way0 transfers
21268:15 PM21h20Catania, Via D'Amico5:35 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (Arrivi - Terminal 2)$781One-way0 transfers
21267:55 PM21h40Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)5:35 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (Arrivi - Terminal 2)$781One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM25h10Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)7:10 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2$1451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM25h00Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)7:00 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1$1451One-way1 transfer
21268:15 PM21h20Catania, Via D'Amico5:35 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (Arrivi - Terminal 2)$781One-way0 transfers
21268:15 PM21h35Catania, Via D'Amico5:50 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1$781One-way0 transfers
21267:55 PM21h40Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)5:35 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (Arrivi - Terminal 2)$781One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM24h30Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)8:10 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2$1871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM24h40Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)8:20 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1$1871One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 651 miles (1049 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$95 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price | $157 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 48m Average total duration 19h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 34m Average total duration 14h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $122 (€98).
A bus is $62 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $157 (€125).
Other travel options to Milan Malpensa Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 4m.
Bus takes on average 19h 18m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€76) compared to roughly $134 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€31). The journey takes 19h 18m versus 14h 34m 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 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.
Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Live departures
Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 25h25 | 10:00 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 25h20 | 9:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 25h10 | 7:10 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 25h00 | 7:00 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 24h40 | 8:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 24h30 | 8:10 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
2126 | 7:55 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 21h40 | 5:35 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (Arrivi - Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 8:15 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 21h35 | 5:50 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 8:15 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 21h20 | 5:35 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (Arrivi - Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport
Buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 19h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:35, the last at 20:15. The fastest bus covers the 651 miles (1049 km) distance in 20h 55m.
Distance 651 miles (1049 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 20h 55m |
First bus 7:35 AM |
Last bus 8:15 PM |
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Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa AirportYou can travel by bus between Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport 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.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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