- Recommended
Volandia Park and Flight Museum
Large aviation museum beside Malpensa with historic aircraft, simulators, and exhibits on Italian aeronautics. A strong choice for families and aviation enthusiasts near the airport.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 4 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 13 buses that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Milan Malpensa Airport on Mon, Jun 01, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 287 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $130.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $389 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $57 (€46).
A bus is $352 (€283) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $389 (€313).
Other travel options to Milan Malpensa Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 2m.
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€29) compared to roughly $107 (€86) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70 (€57). The journey takes 5h 2m versus 3h 51m 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, Itabus.
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 01:50AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h20 | 8:10 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h30 | 8:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h15 | 3:10 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h05 | 3:00 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 4h50 | 3:10 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 4h40 | 3:00 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h05 | 7:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h55 | 7:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
054 · 082 | 2:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h35 | 7:50 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h30 | 12:05 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h40 | 12:15 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 11:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h40 | 5:35 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (Arrivi - Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 11:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h55 | 5:50 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Milan Malpensa Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan Malpensa Airport trip today.
Large aviation museum beside Malpensa with historic aircraft, simulators, and exhibits on Italian aeronautics. A strong choice for families and aviation enthusiasts near the airport.
Contemporary art museum in nearby Gallarate known for modern Italian art, rotating exhibitions, and a respected permanent collection. One of the area’s best cultural visits beyond the airport.
Major automotive museum in Arese tracing Alfa Romeo’s design and racing legacy through classic cars and interactive displays. Worth the detour for car lovers arriving via Malpensa.
Large protected natural area along the Ticino River, ideal for walking, cycling, and escaping the airport environment. One of the best outdoor areas near Malpensa.
Hilltop pilgrimage route and panoramic area with chapels, views, and a UNESCO setting. Slightly farther away but one of the region’s most memorable excursions.
Historic dam and scenic canal area popular for walks, photography, and social-media-friendly riverside views. A distinctive outing very close to the airport.
Creamy saffron risotto, one of Milan’s signature dishes, prized for its rich flavor and golden color.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until crisp, a classic Milanese specialty often compared with Wiener schnitzel.
Slow-braised veal shank, traditionally served with gremolata and often paired with risotto alla Milanese.
Stylish airport venue by chef Davide Oldani, known for refined Italian dishes, pastries, and an upscale yet accessible atmosphere.
Popular casual restaurant at the airport serving Neapolitan pizza, pasta, and familiar Italian classics in a lively setting.
Well-known airport option for coffee, sandwiches, pastries, and quick Italian snacks, suitable for a convenient pre-flight meal.
Airport dining and shops cost more than in Milan. Coffee is moderate, but meals are pricey.
Service is often included or informal. Round up small bills, leave about 5-10% for great table service, and round up taxis.
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