There are 6 ways to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, car, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brescia
best- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain Re51
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bresciatrain Fr
3h 1m€18–79Train
cheapest- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain Re51
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rovatotrain Re6 / ...
3h 12m€10–13Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Bergamobus 467
- Take the bus from Bergamo to Colognebus TN Bus
3h 53mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milan Malpensa-MXP to Cologne113.8 km
1h 15mDrive 113.8 km
- Drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Colognecar 113.8 km
1h 15m€18–26Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Bergamo
- Take the train from Bergamo to Colognetrain R1
3h€42–316
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne is to train which costs €10 - €14 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Milan and arriving at Cologne via Bergamo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 and arriving at Cologne via Milano Centrale and Brescia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Cologne is 154 km. The road distance is 113.8 km.
The best way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne without a car is to train via Brescia which takes 3h 1m and costs €18 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne, including transfers.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 station.
The best way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne is to train via Brescia which takes 3h 1m and costs €18 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy and Cologne, Italy?
You can take a train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Cologne via Milano Centrale and Brescia in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milan to Cologne via Bergamo in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Bergamo to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Rovato
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Bergamo to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €35–320
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €35–75
- Private
- €180–200
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milan Malpensa-MXP to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne.
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