The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 40 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 $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 13 buses that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Milan Malpensa Airport on Thu, Nov 27, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct buses cover the 287 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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.


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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport
Omio 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 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €86.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price | €189 Average price |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport buses for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 10h15 | 8:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 10h20 | 9:00 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, November 27 | |||||
054 · 082 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h35 | 6:50 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport
Buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 6 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 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Itabus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa AirportYou can travel by bus between Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Itabus for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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