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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
$116
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
12 h 45 m
Average duration
12 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
897 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taranto 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 Taranto to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
Of the 2 trains that leave Taranto for Milan Malpensa Airport on Mon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 897 km distance in an average of 12 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 45 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 12 h 45 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 Taranto to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 557 miles (897 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $301 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 24m Average total duration 14h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Milan Malpensa Airport:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taranto to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $87 (€71).
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $106 (€87).
Other travel options to Milan Malpensa Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 52m.
Bus takes on average 14h 54m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€87) compared to roughly $301 (€246) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $195 (€159). The journey takes 11h 52m versus 9h 47m 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 Taranto to Milan Malpensa Airport trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 AM Taranto | 12h48 | 9:48 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:33 PM Taranto | 18h45 | 12:18 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:33 PM Taranto | 12h45 | 7:18 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Taranto to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 11h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€61) but you can travel from only $26 (€22) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 18:33. The fastest train covers the 557 miles (897 km) distance in 12h 14m.
Distance 557 miles (897 km) |
Average train duration 11h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€61) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 12h 14m |
First train 4:16 AM |
Last train 6:33 PM |
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