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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
$28
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rapallo station 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 Rapallo station to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rapallo station for Milan Malpensa Airport on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 148 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 52 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 train as it is the most popular option from Rapallo station to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m 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 Rapallo station to Milan Malpensa Airport:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rapallo station to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Milan Malpensa Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 3h 26m versus 2h 9m 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.
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 Rapallo station to Milan Malpensa Airport trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:03 PM Rapallo station | 4h45 | 11:48 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rapallo station to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 38 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:51, the last at 19:03. The fastest train covers the 91 miles (148 km) distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 91 miles (148 km) |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 38 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 2:51 AM |
Last train 7:03 PM |
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