There are 6 ways to get from Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) by bus, train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Bus, train • 6h 43m
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 50m
4 alternative options
Train • 7h 7m
Bus via St. Moritz • 8h 8m
Drive • 2h 56m
Train, fly • 4h 55m
Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) by train and bus
The journey time between Davos and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is around 6h 43m and covers a distance of around 234 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 14m. Operated by Rhätische Bahn, Glacier Express, Swiss PostAuto and others, the Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) service departs from Davos Platz and arrives in Malpensa Aeroporto T1. Typically 94 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 7h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct bus from Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). However, there are services departing from Davos Platz, Bahnhof and arriving at Milan via Lenzerheide/Lai, Post, Chur station and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). However, there are services departing from Davos Platz and arriving at Malpensa Aeroporto T1 via Landquart, Zuerich Hb, Lugano and Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Davos and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is 156 km. The road distance is 228.5 km.
The best way to get from Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), including transfers.
Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chur station.
Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Davos Platz station.
The best way to get from Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 7h 50m.
- Distance: 155.6 km
- Duration: 6h 43m
What companies run services between Davos, Switzerland and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy?
You can take a train from Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) via Landquart, Zuerich Hb, Lugano, and Mendrisio in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chur station to Milan once daily. Tickets cost €13 - €16 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €550
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Bellinzona to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19 - €35
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Landquart to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35 - €65
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55 - €100
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- Website
- rhb.ch
Train from Davos Platz to Landquart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €26
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
- Schedules at
- Rhätische Bahn
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Landquart to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Südostbahn
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Landquart to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Landquart to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SBB GmbH
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Thusis, Bahnhof to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Chur station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- info@autostradale.it
- Website
- autostradale.it
Bus from St. Moritz Station to Milano Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €25
- Website
- Autostradale
- Website
- Autostradale
Bus from Milan Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Autostradale
- Website
- Autostradale
- customerservices@terravision.eu
- Website
- terravision.eu
Bus from Milan Centrale Via Giovanni Battista Sammartini to Milan Malpensa Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- TerraVision IT
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Zurich Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Malpensa Aeroporto T1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Davos to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Swiss offers flights from Zurich Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
There are 200+ hotels available in Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Prices start at €87 per night.