- Must visit
Volandia - Parco e Museo del Volo
Large aviation museum beside Malpensa Airport with historic aircraft, flight exhibits, and family-friendly displays. The area's standout museum and a strong stop during a layover or short stay.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
101
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Malpensa Airport T1 is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Malpensa Airport T1 will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Centrale to Malpensa Airport T1 without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2490 · S1 TRENORD 24156+
Regionale TRENORD 367
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · S1 TRENORD 24140+
Regionale TRENORD 347
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+
Regionale TRENORD 2932
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1712 · S1 TRENORD 24180+
Regionale TRENORD 395
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3950+
Regionale TRENORD 2980
FRECCIAROSSA 9668+
Regionale TRENORD 2988
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+
Regionale TRENORD 2950
FRECCIAROSSA 9658+
Regionale TRENORD 2980
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+
Regionale TRENORD 2964
FRECCIAROSSA 9610+
Regionale TRENORD 2938Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Malpensa Airport T1 among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Malpensa Airport T1:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Centrale to Malpensa Airport T1 costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Malpensa Airport T1 take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Italo.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Malpensa Airport T1 trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3950+ Regionale TRENORD 2980 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h45 | 10:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3950 · S1 TRENORD 24172+ Regionale TRENORD 387 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h31 | 10:04 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale TRENORD 2982 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 10:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9948+ Regionale TRENORD 2978 | 7:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 9:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9990+ Regionale TRENORD 2980 | 7:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h07 | 10:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9990+ Regionale TRENORD 2982 | 7:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h37 | 10:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9990+ Regionale TRENORD 2978 | 7:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h37 | 9:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808+ Regionale TRENORD 2978 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h30 | 9:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1710+ Regionale TRENORD 2986 | 7:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 11:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658+ Regionale TRENORD 2980 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 10:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9958+ Regionale TRENORD 2982 | 8:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 10:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9958+ Regionale TRENORD 2986 | 8:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h42 | 11:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9958+ Regionale TRENORD 2984 | 8:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h12 | 11:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+ Regionale TRENORD 2982 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 10:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494 · S1 TRENORD 24182+ Regionale TRENORD 4397 | 8:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h40 | 12:34 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662+ Regionale TRENORD 2984 | 8:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 11:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9954+ Regionale TRENORD 2986 | 9:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 11:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9994+ Regionale TRENORD 2988 | 9:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h07 | 12:18 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9994+ Regionale TRENORD 2986 | 9:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h37 | 11:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9810+ Regionale TRENORD 2986 | 9:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h30 | 11:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9668+ Regionale TRENORD 2988 | 9:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 12:18 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TTPER 2452+ Regionale TRENORD 2926 | 5:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h48 | 8:48 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 752+ Regionale TRENORD 2924 | 5:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h12 | 8:18 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+ Regionale TRENORD 2928 | 5:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h50 | 9:18 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · S1 TRENORD 24020+ Regionale TRENORD 321 | 5:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h36 | 9:04 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · S1 TRENORD 24022+ Regionale TRENORD 325 | 5:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 9:34 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9562+ Regionale TRENORD 2926 | 5:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h14 | 8:48 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+ Regionale TRENORD 2932 | 5:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h25 | 10:18 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 · S1 TRENORD 24024+ Regionale TRENORD 327 | 5:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 10:04 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 2070+ Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 2936 | 6:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h45 | 11:18 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3464 · Regionale TRENORD 2622+ Regionale TRENORD 2938 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h38 | 11:48 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9574+ Regionale TRENORD 2932 | 7:31 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 10:18 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+ Regionale TRENORD 2942 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h38 | 12:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802+ Regionale TRENORD 2934 | 8:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h35 | 10:48 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ Regionale TRENORD 2936 | 8:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 11:18 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9908+ Regionale TRENORD 2938 | 9:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 11:48 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9968+ Regionale TRENORD 2940 | 9:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h07 | 12:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9968+ Regionale TRENORD 2938 | 9:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h37 | 11:48 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9610+ Regionale TRENORD 2938 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 11:48 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ Regionale TRENORD 2946 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 1:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · S1 TRENORD 24140+ Regionale TRENORD 347 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h44 | 2:34 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ Regionale TRENORD 2940 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 12:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9912+ Regionale TRENORD 2942 | 10:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 12:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3840 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h38 | 2:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
9972+ Regionale TRENORD 2942 | 10:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h37 | 12:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9972+ Regionale TRENORD 2944 | 10:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h07 | 1:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale TRENORD 2944 | 10:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 1:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 604+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 | 11:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 2:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9916+ Regionale TRENORD 2946 | 11:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 1:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9974+ Regionale TRENORD 2948 | 11:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h07 | 2:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9974+ Regionale TRENORD 2946 | 11:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h37 | 1:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ Regionale TRENORD 2946 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h30 | 1:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ Regionale TRENORD 2954 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 3:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+ Regionale TRENORD 2948 | 11:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 2:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9920+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 | 12:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 2:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9976+ Regionale TRENORD 2952 | 12:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h07 | 3:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9976+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 | 12:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h37 | 2:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 2:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17414 · Regionale TTPER 2472+ Regionale TRENORD 2958 | 12:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 4:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+ Regionale TRENORD 2952 | 12:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 3:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ Regionale TRENORD 2958 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h45 | 4:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9924+ Regionale TRENORD 2954 | 1:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 3:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9978+ Regionale TRENORD 2956 | 1:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h07 | 4:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9978+ Regionale TRENORD 2954 | 1:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h37 | 3:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ Regionale TRENORD 2954 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h30 | 3:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ Regionale TRENORD 2956 | 1:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 4:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2490+ Regionale TRENORD 2962 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 5:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2490 · S1 TRENORD 24156+ Regionale TRENORD 367 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h44 | 6:34 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
9928+ Regionale TRENORD 2958 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 4:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9928+ Regionale TRENORD 2962 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h42 | 5:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9928+ Regionale TRENORD 2960 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h12 | 5:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale TRENORD 2636+ Regionale TRENORD 2966 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h38 | 6:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Regionale TRENORD 2958 | 2:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 4:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale TRENORD 2960 | 2:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 5:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608+ Regionale TRENORD 2966 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h44 | 6:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9932+ Regionale TRENORD 2962 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 5:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9982+ Regionale TRENORD 2962 | 3:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h37 | 5:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9982+ Regionale TRENORD 2964 | 3:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h07 | 6:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1764+ Regionale TRENORD 2970 | 3:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h52 | 7:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+ Regionale TRENORD 2964 | 3:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 6:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
8134+ Regionale TRENORD 2966 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 6:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
8134+ Regionale TRENORD 2968 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h12 | 7:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
8134+ Regionale TRENORD 2970 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h42 | 7:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1702+ Regionale TRENORD 2974 | 4:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 8:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ Regionale TRENORD 2968 | 4:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 7:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9940+ Regionale TRENORD 2970 | 5:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 7:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9986+ Regionale TRENORD 2972 | 5:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h07 | 8:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9986+ Regionale TRENORD 2970 | 5:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h37 | 7:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1706+ Regionale TRENORD 2976 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h45 | 9:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1718 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1706+ Regionale TRENORD 2976 | 5:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h30 | 9:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1778 · S1 TRENORD 24172+ Regionale TRENORD 387 | 5:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h08 | 10:04 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1778+ Regionale TRENORD 2978 | 5:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h52 | 9:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+ Regionale TRENORD 2972 | 5:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 8:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9946+ Regionale TRENORD 2976 | 6:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h12 | 9:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9946+ Regionale TRENORD 2978 | 6:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h42 | 9:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
9946+ Regionale TRENORD 2974 | 6:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 8:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna Centrale to Malpensa Airport T1 run on average 56 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:53, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 56 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 3:53 AM |
Last train 7:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Malpensa Aeroporto T1 — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Malpensa Aeroporto T1 trip today.
Large aviation museum beside Malpensa Airport with historic aircraft, flight exhibits, and family-friendly displays. The area's standout museum and a strong stop during a layover or short stay.
Museum dedicated to the Agusta aviation and motorcycle legacy, showing helicopters, engines, and industrial history linked to Lombardy's aerospace sector.
Contemporary art museum in nearby Gallarate with Italian modern and postwar works, temporary exhibitions, and a respected regional collection.
Large protected natural park surrounding the Ticino River, ideal for walking, cycling, and experiencing the landscape around Malpensa beyond the terminals.
Scenic canal area near the historic dam, good for short walks, photos, and understanding the region's waterways and engineering heritage.
Historic center with traditional streets, local atmosphere, and easy access to the castle and main church. A practical nearby area for a short excursion.
Creamy saffron risotto from the Milan area, prized for its rich color and elegant flavor. It is one of Lombardy’s signature dishes.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter, a classic Milanese specialty known for its crisp crust and tender meat.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto alla Milanese. It is a celebrated Lombard dish with deep, slow-cooked flavor.
Refined restaurant near Malpensa known for polished Italian cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and an elegant dining room.
Well-known traditional restaurant in the airport area, appreciated for hearty Lombard cooking and warm hospitality.
Established casual restaurant near the airport serving pizza, pasta, and classic Italian dishes in a relaxed setting.
Airport prices are higher than in central Milan. Coffee is reasonable, but meals and convenience items cost more.
Service is often included or reflected in prices. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-2 for good service. In restaurants, 5-10% is appreciated for excellent service.
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