From Milan airports to Venice

Milan has two main airports, Malpensa and Linate. Here is some information that you might find useful, if you are arriving to one of those airport and going directly to Venice.

Malpensa Airport

Malpensa airport (Milan Malpensa, IATA: MXP) is located outside the city and has two terminals. Major carriers are served in terminal 1 while terminal 2 serves low cost airlines and mainly Easyjet. A shuttle bus connects the two terminals and is free.

If you are arriving to Malpensa and you are going to Venice, most probably you will want to take the train. The airport itself is not directly connected to Venice, so you need to reach the Central train station in Milan, Milano Centrale.

There are two options for this:

• Malpensa express train: It takes you from Terminal 1 to Milan Cadorna train station in around 40 minutes. The tickets cost: single trip €11 (€13.50on the train), round trip (single day) €14 (€17 on the train). You can consult the train's website, here. From Cadorna, you have to take the metro to Milano Centrale.
• Bus: Alternatively, you can take a bus from the aiport directly to the train station. It takes 45 minutes or more if there is heavy traffic. More information at the Malpensa Shuttle website.

We feel that taking the bus is cheaper and more convenient, especially if you are arriving at Terminal 2 or not in rush hour. The bus will conveniently get you directly to the train station without having to carry luggage in trains and the metro and you will pay much cheaper. However, if you are arriving at terminal 1 and at times when you expect to meet heavy traffic on the way to Milan, taking the train might be the best option.

Detailed information on public transport in Milan, at the official website, here.

Venice, arriving by train and by plane

Arriving by plane

Venice has its own airport, Marco Polo (ICAO: LIPZ, IATA: VCE), which is located on the mainland. The airport is well connected to the city of Venice with various means. The ACTV and ATVO bus services run regular buses from the airport to Venice Mestre and to Piazzale Roma (10 minutes on foot from Venezia Santa Lucia train station). Information and timetables are available at the airport's website, here. The two companies also have websites: ACTV and ATVO with all the relevant information.


Note: Venezia Mestre is the train station located on the mainland opposite Venice. The train station for the city of Venice is Venezia Santa Lucia.

There is also the option to use a shuttle bus (not free) which enables you to use a ferry or vaporetto directly to Venice. However, we feel that this is a less convenient option, especially if you have much luggage with you.

Some low cost airlines use the Treviso airport (ICAO: LIPH, IATA: TSF) which is further away from Venice on the mainland. The same companies run buses from that airport to Venice.

ATVO buses connect both aiports to close cities like Padua.

If you are arriving to Venice from Milan, click here.

Dresden, access and general information

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Our guides and tips on Paris

Here you will find all the information we have gathered on Paris. Public transport, airports, sightseeing, shopping, Disneyland, it is all here.

• Paris: public transport
• Paris: from the airports to the city center
• Paris: overview of the most interesting sights
• Enjoy Paris in three days
• Five days, a bit more of Paris
• Disneyland Resort Paris
• Photos from Paris

Paris: from the airports to the city center

Here we provide some information regarding the airports of Paris and their connection to the city center. We will focus on ways having to do with local public transport.

Paris: public transport

Paris is served by a network of buses, night buses (noctilien), metro and a system of regional express trains called the RER. There are also suburban trains connecting distant stations in the outer Paris area to major stations of the public transport system. The bus system is quite efficient but it is subject to traffic. The metro has numerous stattions serving all parts of the city. Trains are very often and make transportation fast and efficient. Service begins at 05:00 and ends at 00:30. On Saturday night it is extended till 01:30. The RER has fewer stops and trains run at larger intervals. We feel that it is not a good option for central Paris. However, it helps reach the suburbs a bit faster and places like Disneyland and Versailles where there is no metro station. The Paris area is divided in 6 zones with generally the fare getting more expensive as you move away from the center. We recommend using the metro when it is possible since it is both fast and cheaper (metro has a unique ticket for all zones).

Paris: overview of the most interesting sights

Most interesting sights in the Paris area

Arc de Triomphe-Champs Elysees-Place de la Concorde: Located on the Charles De Gaulle Etoile place, the Arc de Triomphe stands at the head of the Champs Elysees Avenue. This monument is a landmark for Paris and it is dedicated to French military victories and the glory of the revolutionary army. You can admire the Arc either from the avenue or by climbing to the top and enjoying the view from the terrace. The monument is located very near to the metro and RER station Charle De Gaulle Etoile. Access details and admission fees, here at the official website. You can then stroll down the Champs Elysees Avenue, through the shops and the various restaurants on the upper part. At about the middle of the avenue on your right (Champs Elysees-Clemanceau metro station), you will be able to admire the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais, and to enjoy a beautiful view of the Seine and the dome of the Invalides. At the end of the avenue, you will reach Place de la Concorde, the biggest and one of the most famous places in Paris, to admire the Obelisk that stands there.