- Must visit
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
$65
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
5 h 11 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
392 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste Centrale 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 Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 6 trains that leave Trieste Centrale for Milan Malpensa Airport on Mon, Jun 22, 6 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 392 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 11 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 5 h 31 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 Trieste Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m 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 Trieste Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Milan Malpensa Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€66) compared to roughly $132 (€108) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€42). The journey takes 5h 15m versus 4h 14m 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 Trieste Centrale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3460+ FRECCIAROSSA 9724+ Regionale TRENORD 2948 | 8:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h02 | 2:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ FRECCIAROSSA 9724+ Regionale TRENORD 2948 | 8:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h10 | 2:26 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 | 9:39 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h09 | 2:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 | 9:39 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h17 | 2:56 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3570+ FRECCIAROSSA 9732+ Regionale TRENORD 2956 | 10:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h10 | 4:26 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3570+ FRECCIAROSSA 9732+ Regionale TRENORD 2956 | 10:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h02 | 4:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3882+ FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Regionale TRENORD 2960 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h20 | 5:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3882+ FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Regionale TRENORD 2960 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 6h28 | 5:26 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ Regionale TRENORD 2964 | 12:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h10 | 6:26 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ Regionale TRENORD 2964 | 12:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h02 | 6:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3406+ FRECCIAROSSA 9750+ Regionale TRENORD 2974 | 3:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h40 | 8:56 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3406+ FRECCIAROSSA 9750+ Regionale TRENORD 2974 | 3:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h32 | 8:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3426+ FRECCIAROSSA 9754+ Regionale TRENORD 2978 | 4:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h40 | 9:56 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3426+ FRECCIAROSSA 9754+ Regionale TRENORD 2978 | 4:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h32 | 9:48 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758+ Regionale TRENORD 2980 | 5:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h21 | 10:26 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758+ Regionale TRENORD 2980 | 5:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 5h13 | 10:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3564+ FRECCIAROSSA 9762+ Regionale TRENORD 2984 | 5:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h02 | 11:18 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3564+ FRECCIAROSSA 9762+ Regionale TRENORD 2984 | 5:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 6h10 | 11:26 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 5:07 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h11 | 10:18 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:07 AM Trieste Centrale | 5h11 | 11:18 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Trieste Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 22 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 16:05. The fastest train covers the 243 miles (392 km) distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 243 miles (392 km) |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 4h 48m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 4:05 PM |
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Major aviation museum next to Malpensa with historic aircraft, space exhibits, and family-friendly hangars. The most relevant museum attraction for airport-area visitors.
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Historic center near the airport with traditional streets, piazzas, and access to the Visconti castle. A practical short excursion for travelers with limited time.
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