Congratulations, you have just reached Linate airport in Milan and depending on how long of a flight you were just on, you must be excited! Linate airport is the closest airport to Milan city centre and the most convenient for transportation.
Public Transportation – Bus
It is recommended to not buy a bus ticket in advance at any ticket outlets online or at the airport. Although they offer “discounts,” the best price for tickets are the ones you buy from a ticket seller standing at the door near the buses.
Buses depart every 30 minutes outside the arrivals hall and terminate at Milano Centrale FS, which is the main railway station of Milan. Buses to and from Linate do not travel through the night. The first bus departs at 6:05 am and the last bus departs at 11:45 pm. A single fare is 5 euros and tickets are available for purchase on the bus.
Linate airport to Milan city centre is approximately a 20-minute journey by bus.
There is no weight limit for bags and suitcases that you want to place in the hold.
Great news: there is a public bus service from Linate airport to Piazza S. Babila. Bus 73 on the arrivals floor to Piazza S. Babila will take you to any point in Milan by metro.
Bus 73 departs daily from 6:05 am to 12:55 am at 10-minute intervals.
Taxi
A taxi at Linate Airport offers reasonable charges to the city centre. It is the most convenient mode of transportation, as it takes only 10 minutes, depending on traffic. The taxis are located right outside the arrivals terminal. Charges are on average 20 euros from Linate to the Milan City Centre.
Private Transfer
The biggest difference between a taxi and a private transfer is that a private transfer is prebooked. A prebooked transfer between Linate Airport and Milan City Centre is as low as 50 euros and as high as 80 euros, depending on the capacity. It is a hefty price to pay, but if you are travelling with a group of people, it may be a convenient option.
Interesting fact: you can book vehicles for up to 55 people and still get a very good price!
Recap
Your most cost-effective mode of transportation from Linate Airport to Milan City Centre is by bus. If you are in a rush to see the beautiful places Milan has to offer, riding a taxi is also a convenient option, but be prepared to pay a bit more than you would taking the bus. Don’t forget about the private transfer either, especially if prebooking is a bonus to you! No matter which mode of transportation you decide to take, safe travels and have a great time exploring the city!
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