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Old Feb 15th, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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milan express train question

Hi.

How long will it take to get from Malpensa to the Milano Centrale? I want to book a train to Florence, but want to give us enough time to get through customs and get the express train and everything. Thanks!
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Old Feb 15th, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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50 minutes. The white Malpensa Shuttle bus leaves outside the baggage claim/exit level every hour and delivers you to Milano Centrale station. After Customs, baggage, etc, plus shuttle into Milano, I would allow at least 1.5 hours, even 2 if you still will need to buy your train tix to Florence upon arrival at the station.
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Old Feb 16th, 2005 | 12:20 AM
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The Malpensa Express train does NOT go to Milano Centrale station, it goes to Cadorna station, about 10-15 minutes by taxi from Milano Centrale. (You can also take a tram or subway.) As noted above, the bus may be the best choice if you want to go to Milano Centrale from the airport.

Website for Milan airport is http://www.sea-aeroportimilano.it/eng/ (English version) It will describe all the transport option.
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Old Feb 16th, 2005 | 05:25 AM
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Hello... I was wondering if there is any luggage storage at the Cadorna station? I'll be flying into Milan myself very soon and want to see a few sights there before training on to Venice. Thanks!
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Old Feb 16th, 2005 | 05:34 AM
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Idnas - If your onward journey is to Venice it would be best to use the left luggage store at Milano Centrale IMO

Hope this helps ...

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Old Feb 16th, 2005 | 06:46 AM
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I agree with Steve; don't bother with Cadorna as it is simply a blip along the way.
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Old Feb 16th, 2005 | 07:08 AM
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Thanks for the info about Cadorna. I kinda figured that I would be better off going to Centrale for luggage storage, but thought I'd ask anyway. I thought if Cadorna is a transportation destination from the airport that it might be possible. Thanks again!
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Old Feb 17th, 2005 | 02:08 AM
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Idnas - Just a footnote in case you don't know ...

There's a direct shuttle bus from Malpensa to Milano Centrale.
(This is more convenient than train, which involves a change at Cadorna ...)

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Old Feb 28th, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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How much does the shuttle cost?
Thanks,
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Old Feb 28th, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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4,60 euros per person (each way) and you can buy the ticket directly at the shuttle bus, before boarding.
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