From Linate, Malpensa, and Orio al Serio to Milan exhibition centres: your stress-free transfer guide
Getting to Milan’s trade fair centres from the main airports (Malpensa, Linate, and Bergamo Orio al Serio) is key to maximizing your time during major exhibitions, international conventions, and B2B events.
In this practical guide, we break down the fastest routes, best transport options, and strategic tips to reach Fiera Milano (Rho) and Allianz MiCo / Fieramilanocity with minimal waiting time and zero traffic headaches.
From Milan Linate (LIN)
Linate is the closest airport to the city centre and the most convenient for accessing Milan’s metro network.
Bound for Allianz MiCo / Fieramilanocity:
- By metro (recommended): take the M4 (Blue Line) to San Babila station, transfer to the M1 (Red Line) toward RHO Fiera, and hop off at Lotto or Amendola.
- Estimated travel time: ~30–35 minutes.
Bound for Fiera Milano (Rho):
- By metro: take the M4 (Blue Line) to San Babila, then transfer to the M1 (Red Line) directly to RHO Fiera (last stop).Estimated travel time: ~50 minutes.
- By taxi / private chauffeur (NCC): approximately 30–40 minutes, depending on urban traffic and the ring road (Tangenziale).
From Milan Malpensa (MXP)
Malpensa is Milan’s primary intercontinental hub, well-connected by express trains and dedicated airport shuttles.
Bound for Fiera Milano (Rho):
- By train (Malpensa Express): take the Malpensa Express toward Milano Centrale or Milano Cadorna and get off at Saronno. From Saronno, switch to a regional train or Suburban Railway (S-Bahn) to Rho Fiera. (Note: During major events, direct shuttle buses run between Malpensa and Rho Fiera).
- By Airport shuttle bus: private coach operators (such as Malpensa Shuttle) connect Terminals 1 and 2
directly with Rho Fiera.
Estimated travel time: ~40 minutes.
Bound for Allianz MiCo / Fieramilanocity:
- By train: board the Malpensa Express to Milano Cadorna (~37 minutes), then take the M1 (Red Line) for just 3 stops to Lotto or Amendola.
From Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY)
Orio al Serio is the main low-cost carrier hub, connected to central Milan primarily via express coach buses.
Bound for Fiera Milano (Rho):
- By express bus + metro: hop on one of the frequent shuttle buses to Milano Centrale (~50 minutes). From Milano Centrale, take the M2 (Green Line) to Cadorna, then transfer to the M1 (Red Line) all the way to RHO Fiera. (During major trade fairs, select bus companies operate direct Orio al Serio – Rho Fiera routes).
Bound for Allianz MiCo / Fieramilanocity:
- By express bus + metro: take the shuttle bus to Milano Centrale, then board the M3 (Yellow Line) to Zara. Transfer to the M5 (Purple Line) heading toward San Siro Stadio, and step off directly at Portello or Tre Torri (just a short walk from MiCo).
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FAQ
To travel to RHO Fiera, you need a ticket valid for zones Mi1–Mi3 (€2.20). You can pay directly at the turnstiles using your contactless credit or debit card.
Official taxis offer a fixed rate (subject to periodic updates, currently around €110) for journeys from Malpensa to central Milan or the Rho Fiera hub.
Yes! During high-traffic exhibitions direct shuttle services connect both Malpensa and Orio al Serio with Rho Fiera.
Absolutely. Large suitcases are allowed on both the Metro network and the Malpensa Express trains. Trains and airport buses feature dedicated luggage racks.
Milan Linate (LIN) is by far the closest and fastest, thanks to its direct connection via the M4 subway line.
Yes, it is highly recommended to buy them in advance on the Trenord website or official app to skip the lines at airport ticket machines.
If traveling by public transport, plan to leave the venue at least 3.5 hours before your scheduled flight departure to allow enough time for transit and airport security checks.
Yes! If you purchase an integrated STIBM ticket (such as the Mi1–Mi3 fare or a combined pass), you can use it across the Metro network and suburban S-Bahn train lines within the designated urban zones.
Yes, both Fiera Milano Rho and Allianz MiCo provide cloakrooms and secure luggage storage facilities located near the main entrance gates and key pavilions.
