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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.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport
Showing times and prices for Jun 03
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
36 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
61 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Varenna 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 Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Varenna for Milan Malpensa Airport on Wed, Jun 03, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 61 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
7:30 PM0h30Varenna8:00 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$41One-way0 transfers- 1:40 PM0h30Varenna2:10 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$51One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 AM0h30Varenna10:30 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$51One-way0 transfers
- 7:10 PM0h30Varenna7:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$51One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 AM1h00Varenna11:30 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$71One-way0 transfers
- 1:40 PM0h30Varenna2:10 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$51One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM0h30Varenna8:00 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$41One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 AM0h30Varenna10:30 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$51One-way0 transfers
- 7:10 PM0h30Varenna7:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$51One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 AM1h00Varenna11:30 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m 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 |
The cheapest way to travel from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport is a train with an average price of $22 (€18).
This is compared to other travel options from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport:
A train is $0.56 (€0.45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $22 (€18).
The fastest way to travel from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport is by bus with an average journey time of 36m.
Other travel options to Milan Malpensa Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 8m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Varenna and Milan Malpensa Airport including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about 42m sooner (36m by bus vs 1h 18m by car) and save roughly $3 (€3) compared to fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $26 (€21)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:04PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 1:40 PM Varenna | 1h10 | 2:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:40 PM Varenna | 0h20 | 4:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:50 PM Varenna | 0h30 | 4:20 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:40 PM Varenna | 1h30 | 6:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 PM Varenna | 0h20 | 7:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport
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Buses from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 19:35, the last at 19:35. The fastest bus covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 3h 29m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $21 (€17)
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average bus duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 29m |
First bus 7:35 PM |
Last bus 7:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $21 (€17)
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Varenna to Milan Malpensa AirportYou can travel by bus between Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport with BlaBlaCar for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
Complete guide to Milan Malpensa Airport
Things to do in Milan Malpensa Airport
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.
- Recommended
Museo Maga
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.
- Recommended
Museo Storico Alfa Romeo
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.
- Must visit
Parco del Ticino
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.
- Must visit
Sacro Monte di Varese
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.
- Recommended
Diga del Panperduto
Historic dam and scenic canal area popular for walks, photography, and social-media-friendly riverside views. A distinctive outing very close to the airport.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Risotto Alla Milanese
Creamy saffron risotto, one of Milan’s signature dishes, prized for its rich flavor and golden color.
Cotoletta Alla Milanese
Breaded veal cutlet fried until crisp, a classic Milanese specialty often compared with Wiener schnitzel.
- Gluten-free
Ossobuco
Slow-braised veal shank, traditionally served with gremolata and often paired with risotto alla Milanese.
Davide Oldani Cafe
Stylish airport venue by chef Davide Oldani, known for refined Italian dishes, pastries, and an upscale yet accessible atmosphere.
Rossopomodoro Milano Malpensa
Popular casual restaurant at the airport serving Neapolitan pizza, pasta, and familiar Italian classics in a lively setting.
Briciole Bar
Well-known airport option for coffee, sandwiches, pastries, and quick Italian snacks, suitable for a convenient pre-flight meal.
Euro
Airport dining and shops cost more than in Milan. Coffee is moderate, but meals are pricey.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 10-15 for a snack or fast meal.
- Mid-range
- EUR 18-30 per person at a sit-down restaurant.
- Fine dining
- EUR 45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- EUR 1.50-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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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Prices
- Single ticket
- EUR 2.20
- Day pass
- EUR 7.60
To the city center
Milan Malpensa Airport -> Milano Centrale
- Distance
- 49 km
- Travel time
- 50 min
- You can use contactless card payment directly on ATM metro, bus, and tram services within Milan urban fares.
- Validate paper tickets before boarding and check whether your journey from the airport requires a separate regional or airport fare.
FAQs: Bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varenna 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport can start from as little as $21 (€17) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport is $22 (€18) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport is 3h 29m to travel the 37 miles (61 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport leaves at 7:35 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport leaves at 7:35 PM.
Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport, you can count on BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Milan Malpensa Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Varenna and Milan Malpensa Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Milan Malpensa Airport from Varenna is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 29m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Varenna and Milan Malpensa Airport including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport.
No, luggage for the bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Since both Varenna and Milan Malpensa Airport are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Varenna to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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