There are 6 ways to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Varese
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Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
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Take the train from Varese Fn to Gavirate
5 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
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Take the train from Varese Fn to Gavirate
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Terminal 1 to Gallarate Station
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Take the train from Gallarate to Varese
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Take the bus from Varese, Milano 5,capolinea provvisorio to Gavirate, Mazza 21 fr. Trinita',chiesa
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate
Drive
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Drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate
Towncar
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Take a town car from Milan Malpensa Airport to Gavirate
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate is to drive which costs €5 - €8 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate is to taxi. Taking this option will cost €85 - €110 and takes 33 min.
No, there is no direct train from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate. However, there are services departing from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 and arriving at Gavirate via Varese Fn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Gavirate is 24 km. The road distance is 30.9 km.
The best way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate without a car is to train via Varese which takes 1h 37m and costs €6 - €8.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate, including transfers.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 station.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Gavirate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate is 31 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate.
There are 356+ hotels available in Gavirate. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 24 km
- Duration: 1h 37m
What companies run services between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy and Gavirate, Italy?
You can take a train from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Gavirate via Varese and Varese Fn in around 1h 37m.

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 Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €35
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Gallarate to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €24
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese Fn to Gavirate
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- Trenord

- Phone
- 0331 258411
- info@airpullman.com
- Website
- airpullman.com
Bus from Malpensa Airport - Terminal 1 to Gallarate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- airpullman.com

- Phone
- 0332-731.110
- posta@autolineevaresine.it
- Website
- ctpi.it
Bus from Varese, Milano 5,capolinea provvisorio to Gavirate, Mazza 21 fr. Trinita',chiesa
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- CTPI
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- €85 - €110
Radio taxi Novara
- Phone
- +39 0321 691999
- Website
- radiotaxinovara.com

- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Milan Malpensa Airport to Gavirate
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