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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
$24
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h 14 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
514 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome Tiburtina 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 Rome Tiburtina to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 4 buses that leave Rome Tiburtina for Milan Malpensa Airport on Mon, Jun 01, 4 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 514 km distance in an average of 10 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 11 h 10 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome Tiburtina to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 319 miles (514 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $213 Average price | $166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome Tiburtina to Milan Malpensa Airport:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Tiburtina to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $168 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Tiburtina to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $213 (€171).
Other travel options to Milan Malpensa Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€36) compared to roughly $166 (€134) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $122 (€98). The journey takes 8h 45m versus 6h 42m 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 Itabus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome Tiburtina 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 · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 12h05 | 11:55 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 11h55 | 11:45 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h45 | 3:00 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h55 | 3:10 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h40 | 5:30 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h30 | 5:20 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h10 | 7:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h00 | 7:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
054 · 082 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h50 | 7:50 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h05 | 9:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h10 | 10:00 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 AM Rome Tiburtina | 9h50 | 4:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Rome Tiburtina | 11h10 | 6:20 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome Tiburtina to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 8h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 319 miles (514 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 319 miles (514 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 10:00 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.
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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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