- Must visit
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
$60
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 2 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice 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 Nice to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Milan Malpensa Airport without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $544.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $544 Average price | $204 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Milan Malpensa Airport:
A bus is $138 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $204 (€167).
A bus is $477 (€391) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $544 (€445).
Other travel options to Milan Malpensa Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€54) compared to roughly $114 (€93) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€39). The journey takes 5h 1m versus 4h 13m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice 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 |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h10 | 7:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h00 | 7:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 6h35 | 8:00 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 6h45 | 8:10 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h55 | 10:50 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h45 | 10:40 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 8h15 | 3:30 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 8h25 | 3:40 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 9h00 | 5:50 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 8h50 | 5:40 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h50 | 5:50 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h40 | 5:40 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h10 | 7:10 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h00 | 7:00 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h05 | 8:10 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h15 | 8:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nice to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 150 miles (243 km) distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 150 miles (243 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:25 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.
Major aviation museum next to Malpensa with historic aircraft, space exhibits, and family-friendly hangars. The most relevant museum attraction for airport-area visitors.
Small museum dedicated to the Agusta brand, showcasing motorcycles and aeronautical heritage in the Malpensa area. A niche local favorite for engineering enthusiasts.
Contemporary art museum in nearby Gallarate with modern Italian art collections and temporary exhibitions. A strong regional cultural stop beyond the airport itself.
Large protected park surrounding the Ticino River, ideal for cycling, walking, and nature views close to Malpensa. One of the best outdoor areas near the airport.
Scenic canal and dam area near Somma Lombardo, popular for walks, cycling, and photography. It has become especially popular for relaxed social-media-friendly outings.
Historic center near the airport with traditional streets, piazzas, and access to the Visconti castle. A practical short excursion for travelers with limited time.
Classic Milanese risotto flavored with saffron, known for its rich golden color and creamy texture.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter, one of Milan's signature traditional main dishes.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto, prized in Lombard cuisine for its deep, slow-cooked flavor.