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How to get from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa by bus and train?

From Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa by bus and train

To get from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE51 train from Malpensa Airport T1 station to Gallarate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R23 train and finally take the SAF bus from Arona, Duca D'Aosta, Railway Station station to Lesa Lake Side station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Malpensa Airport T1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lesa on the Moovit app.

100min
Train - RE51
Train - R23
Bus - SAFSAF
Walk to Lesa
Leaves from Malpensa Airport T1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malpensa Airport T1
  • 2
    Train - RE51
    Wait for train
    RE51
    Gallarate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gallarate
    ID 86
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - R23
    Wait for train
    R23
    Arona
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arona
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arona, Duca D'Aosta, Railway Station
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SAFSAF
    Wait for bus
    SAF
    Verbania
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lesa Lake Side
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lesa
    Walk to
    Lesa
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa by bus and train via RE51, RE4 and SAF

To get from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE51 train from Malpensa Airport T1 station to Gallarate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the SAF bus from Arona, Duca D'Aosta, Railway Station station to Lesa Lake Side station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Malpensa Airport T1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lesa on the Moovit app.

130min
Train - RE51
Train - RE4
Bus - SAFSAF
Walk to Lesa
Leaves from Malpensa Airport T1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malpensa Airport T1
  • 2
    Train - RE51
    Wait for train
    RE51
    Gallarate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gallarate
    ID 86
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Domodossola
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arona
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arona, Duca D'Aosta, Railway Station
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SAFSAF
    Wait for bus
    SAF
    Verbania
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lesa Lake Side
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lesa
    Walk to
    Lesa
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa

The distance between Malpensa Airport T1, Milan and Lombardy and Lesa, Milan and Lombardy is approximately 46.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milan and Lombardy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa

To check the bus and train schedule from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Malpensa Airport T1) and destination (Lesa), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa by bus and train via RE51, RE4 and SAF

To get from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE51 train from Malpensa Airport T1 station to Gallarate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the SAF bus from Arona, Duca D'Aosta, Railway Station station to Lesa Lake Side station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Malpensa Airport T1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lesa on the Moovit app.

130min
Train - RE51
Train - RE4
Bus - SAFSAF
Walk to Lesa
Leaves from Malpensa Airport T1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malpensa Airport T1
  • 2
    Train - RE51
    Wait for train
    RE51
    Gallarate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gallarate
    ID 86
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Domodossola
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arona
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arona, Duca D'Aosta, Railway Station
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SAFSAF
    Wait for bus
    SAF
    Verbania
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lesa Lake Side
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lesa
    Walk to
    Lesa
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Train line Gallarate - Malpensa Airport - Milano Centrale, Train line R23, Bus line SAF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Train line Gallarate - Malpensa Airport - Milano Centrale, Train line Domodossola - Milan, Bus line SAF.

  • Is there a direct train between Malpensa Airport T1 and Lesa?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa?

    The RE51 train line goes from Gallarate station near Malpensa Airport T1 in Ferno to Gallarate station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Gallarate station near Lesa in Milan and Lombardy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Malpensa Airport T1 to Lesa by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Malpensa Airport T1 in Ferno and Lesa in Milan and Lombardy by train and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Malpensa Airport T1 to get to Lesa?

    Get on the RE51 train from the Gallarate station near Malpensa Airport T1 in Ferno.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Malpensa Airport T1 and Lesa?

    Get off the train at the Gallarate stop, which is closest to Lesa in Milan and Lombardy.