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Airport Bus Express coachorPre-booked private transfer?

The short answer

For one traveler the Airport Bus Express coach is cheaper by up to €55. The Airport Bus Express coach fare is sold "from" a price rather than at it, so this comparison holds only at the advertised prices and the real answer can change with the day you travel.

The Pre-booked private transfer is quicker: 20 min against 25 min.

Airport Bus Express coach: 09:00–21:30. Pre-booked private transfer: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersAirport Bus Express coachPre-booked private transferDifference
1from €5€60up to €55
2from €10€60up to €50
3from €15€60up to €45
4from €20€75up to €55
5from €25€75up to €50
6from €30€75up to €45
7from €35€75up to €40
8from €40€75up to €35

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
Autostradale · AutostradaleAirport Bus Express coach
From
Stop 1 in front of the terminal
To
Milano Centrale, Piazza Luigi di Savoia 1, via Lambrate
Luggage
One hold bag and one small bag included; more if there is room.
Runs
09:00–21:30
Journey
25 min

EUR 5 is the online price. The operator says the promotion does not apply at the stop and does not publish what does, so buy before you walk out.

It runs hourly and the metro runs every few minutes; the M4 plus one change reaches the same station in about the same time for EUR 2.20. This coach is for someone who wants to sit with the bags and not change trains.

Which of the two timetables is running depends on the week: 09:00-21:00 with a 22:30, or 08:30-21:30. The operator's page collapses both into "08:30 - 22:30".

Arrive 15 minutes before departure with an online ticket; the operator asks for it.

Airport Bus Express coach: price for every party size

Check times and fares with Autostradale
transfer · Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer
From
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To
Any address
Luggage
Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs
All night
Journey
20 min

This price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size, luggage and the exact address. Confirm the total at the time you book.

Pre-booked private transfer: price for every party size

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