From Terminal 1 the Malpensa Express takes about 37 min to Cadorna and 51 min to Milano Centrale, where the fast trains leave (Rome 2 h 52 at best, Florence 1 h 43, Venice about 2 h 15). Add baggage claim and passport control — now with EES registration for non-EU travellers. Travellers’ consensus: spend the first night in Milan, or book the onward train at least 3–4 hours after landing on a changeable fare — a cheap fixed fare you miss is lost. From T2 the last Malpensa Express to Milan is around 22:37.
Checked 2026-09-24 · Milan · Transport
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| T1 → Cadorna | ≈ 37 min |
| T1 → Centrale | ≈ 51 min |
| Last T2 → Milan | ≈ 22:37 (check live) |
| Milan–Rome | from 2 h 52 |
| Milan–Florence | ≈ 1 h 43 |
| Buffer | 3–4 h after landing, changeable fare — or sleep in Milan |
How much time to leave
Malpensa Express
Sleep in Milan the first night
Same day? Changeable fare + 3–4 hours
Border checks take longer
Onward trains from Milano Centrale
| To | Fastest train | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | 2 h 52 (Italo, non-stop) | 33 Italo trains a day plus Frecciarossa — easy to take a later one |
| Florence | ≈ 1 h 43 | 16 Italo trains a day |
| Venice | ≈ 2 h 15 | Via Verona; Santa Lucia or Mestre |
| Lake Como (Varenna) | ≈ 1 h 05 (Trenord, hourly) | €7.40 · regional, no reservation |
Italo and Trenord timetables · checked 24 Sep 2026
Late landing or works on the line
After the last train
Service changes
Quick answers
Can I take a train to Rome on the day I land at Malpensa?
Yes, but leave 3–4 hours after the scheduled landing and use a changeable fare — or sleep in Milan the first night.
How long is the Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale?
About 51 minutes from Terminal 1; about 37 minutes to Cadorna.
What time is the last train from Malpensa?
From T2 around 22:37 in the current timetable — check the live timetable for your date.
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Sources: Malpensa Express · T1 ↗ · Malpensa Express · PAY&GO ↗ · Italo · Milan–Rome ↗ · Italo · Milan–Florence ↗ · Italo · Milan–Venice ↗ · Trenord · Milano Centrale–Varenna ↗