How to travel from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Como, Italy

The distance between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Como is around 51km (32 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 42min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Como by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ComoMilan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Saronno and then to Como Borghi.

  • Duration53min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)

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Bus

Take the bus to Como.

  • Duration55min
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Como.

  • Duration42min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Taxi Malpensa

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Drive

Drive to Como.

  • Duration42min
  • Distance52km (32 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Como

There are several options for getting from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Como by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 55min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Como is around 51km (32 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 49km (30 miles)

It takes around 53min to get from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Como is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Como. It typically takes around 53min and departs every 10 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saronno. These services run every 10 mins and will take a minimum of 53min.

Malpensa Express, Trenord and Swiss Railways run train services between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Como. Trains depart every 10 mins and will take around 53min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Como. It typically takes around 55min and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Como with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 55min.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Como. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 55min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Como from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) is to take a taxi which will take 42min and cost around €110 ($110).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Como. We recommend that you take the train to Saronno and then to Como Borghi. instead which will take 53min.

The closest major airport to Como is Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Como. Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Como. The distance is around 52km (32 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 53min and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

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Transport options from Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
53min
€14($14)
every 10 mins51km (32 miles)
Train to Mendrisio1h 25m
€65($65)
hourly70km (44 miles)
Bus
55min
€7($7)
5 times a week52km (32 miles)
Taxi
42min
€110($110)
on demand52km (32 miles)
Drive
42min
€8($8)
on demand52km (32 miles)

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Airports near Como

The following major airports near Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Como
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
52km (33 miles) from Como
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Como