I will be arriving at the airport (Malpensa) in the morning. Need to take a train to Florence the same day - no real time constraints. I am coming from Atlanta and have to change planes with a fairly short connection. Am I correct in assuming it would be better to wait and buy a ticket when I arrive, just in case? Thanks!
Posted by
WPB, FL & Firenze
3112 posts
Yes, that's correct. There are numerous train connections from Malpensa to Florence every day (last departure 7:37pm), so unless you arrive very late you're basically assured of getting a same-day train to Florence. You'll pay full fare, but it eliminates the risk of having to purchase another ticket if you arrive later than anticipated.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23585 posts
First, you will have to take a train to the Central train station and then the train to Florence. Base ticket are not super expensive so waiting till you are at the station is not that big a risk.
Posted by
Italy
3812 posts
Today Trenitalia's full fare on that route is 56 € per person, Italo's is 49.90 €.
Unfortunately Italotreno has no counters at the airport, if you don't have a smartphone you'll have to make a second purchase at Milano Centrale to save those 6 €.
Take the MXP train to Milano Centrale, not the one going to Milano Cadorna.