- Must visit
Volandia Park and Flight Museum
Large aviation museum next to Malpensa Airport with historic aircraft, space exhibits, and simulators. It is the standout museum attraction in the airport area.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 6 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Trieste 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 Trieste to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 4 buses that leave Trieste for Milan Malpensa Airport on Fri, Jun 26, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct buses cover the 393 km distance in an average of 9 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest buses will take 11 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 train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Milan Malpensa Airport:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $79 (€66).
Other travel options to Milan Malpensa Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $132 (€110) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $92 (€76). The journey takes 6h 22m versus 4h 26m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $736 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $736 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $734 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $734 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $734 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $733 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $733 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $733 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $732 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $732 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $732 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $731 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $731 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $731 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $728 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $728 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $728 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $727 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $727 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $727 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $726 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $726 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $725 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $725 |
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Milan Malpensa Airport buses for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 10h40 | 7:50 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 8h45 | 8:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 8h35 | 8:10 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 9h00 | 7:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 8h50 | 7:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:40 AM Trieste | 8h05 | 9:45 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Trieste to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 244 miles (393 km) distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 244 miles (393 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 10:50 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 next to Malpensa Airport with historic aircraft, space exhibits, and simulators. It is the standout museum attraction in the airport area.
Museum dedicated to the history of Agusta aviation and motorcycles, showcasing engineering heritage linked to the Varese area. Visits are typically limited and more specialized.
Important contemporary art museum in nearby Gallarate with rotating exhibitions and a strong regional collection. A good cultural stop beyond the airport perimeter.
Large protected natural area around the Ticino River, ideal for walks, cycling, and scenic breaks near the airport. It is one of the area's best outdoor escapes.
Historic dam and canal landscape that has become popular for nature photos, easy walks, and industrial heritage scenery.
Riverside walking area with relaxing views over the Ticino and a pleasant atmosphere, especially at sunset.
Creamy saffron risotto, one of Milan's signature dishes, prized for its rich color and elegant flavor.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until golden, a classic Milanese specialty often compared with schnitzel.
Braised veal shank, traditionally served with risotto, valued for its tender meat and marrow-rich sauce.
Stylish airport venue by chef Davide Oldani, known for refined Italian dishes, pastries, and a polished modern atmosphere.
Established casual Italian restaurant at the airport, best known for Neapolitan pizza and familiar regional classics.
Well-known Italian chain focused on mozzarella, cured meats, salads, and simple stylish plates in a contemporary setting.
Airport prices are higher than central Milan. Coffee is moderate, but meals and convenience items cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Milan Malpensa Airport -> Duomo Di Milano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste 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.

Most Trieste to Milan Malpensa Airport buses use the Trieste, Autostazione to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Milan Malpensa Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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