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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
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologno Monzese 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 Cologno Monzese to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cologno Monzese for Milan Malpensa Airport on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Cologno Monzese to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologno Monzese to Milan Malpensa Airport:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologno Monzese to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Milan Malpensa Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 58m versus 43m 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 Autostradale.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologno Monzese to Milan Malpensa Airport buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:30 PM Cologno Monzese | 0h40 | 6:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cologno Monzese to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 46 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 46 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:35, the last at 18:30. The fastest bus covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average bus duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 46 |
Direct buses 46 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 7:35 AM |
Last bus 6:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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