Marco Bellini
Senior Travel Writer & Airport Transfer Specialist · Updated 2026-06-09
Quick Answer
Quick Answer
A private transfer from Novara to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) covers approximately 45 km and takes just 35 minutes via the A4 Autostrada. TellMyTaxi fixed price starts at €90, all tolls included. Novara is one of the closest major Piedmontese cities to Malpensa, making private transfer the most practical airport connection — no rail link exists between Novara and MXP.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Departure | Novara city centre, Novara Station, or Novara hospital area |
| Destination | Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) — Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 |
| Driving distance | ~45 km |
| Drive time | ~35 minutes |
| Main route | A4 Autostrada eastbound → Malpensa/Gallarate junction |
| Toll fees | Included in the fixed price (A4 approx. €5) |
| Train to MXP from Novara | No direct link — requires going to Milan Centrale first (~1h 30m total) |
| Fixed price from | <span class="tmt-price" data-source="tmt" data-from="Novara" data-to="MXP" data-vehicle="economy" data-fallback="90">€90</span> (Economy) |
| Operating hours | 24/7 including pre-dawn airport runs |
How Far is Malpensa from Novara?
The road distance from Novara to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is approximately 45 kilometers, making Novara one of the nearest provincial cities to the airport. The route takes the A4 Autostrada eastbound from Novara, branching onto the dedicated Malpensa motorway spur at Gallarate. Drive time under normal conditions is 35 minutes. The A4 in this section is generally free of major congestion except during Monday morning and Friday afternoon peak hours when Milan-bound traffic builds. Even in peak hours, the journey rarely exceeds 50 minutes. For comparison, traveling from Novara to MXP by public transit requires a regional train to Milan Centrale (30 min) followed by the Malpensa Express (50 min) — totaling around 1 hour 30 minutes plus connections.
Novara → A4 eastbound → Gallarate junction
Join the A4 east from Novara, traveling along the flat Po Plain through the rice-growing Lomellina to the Gallarate interchange.
Gallarate → Malpensa spur → MXP
Branch onto the Malpensa airport spur from Gallarate, arriving at Terminal 1 (long-haul) or Terminal 2 (easyJet) in minutes.
Nearest Major City to Malpensa
Novara sits just 45 km west of Malpensa — closer than Milan city centre (50 km) and far closer than Turin (140 km). A private transfer at €90 is highly competitive for the Novara area and far more practical than the train + Malpensa Express combination.
Multi-Modal Comparison
| Mode | Time | Cost | Direct? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Transfer | ~35 min | From €90/vehicle | Yes |
| Train + Malpensa Express | ~1h 30m | €22/person | No (change at MI Centrale) |
| Taxi (unbooked, metered) | ~40 min | ~€80–120 | Yes |
Fixed Prices by Vehicle Class
| Economy Sedan (up to 3 passengers + 3 bags) | <span class="tmt-price" data-source="tmt" data-from="Novara" data-to="MXP" data-vehicle="economy" data-fallback="90">€90</span> |
| Comfort Sedan (up to 4 passengers) | <span class="tmt-price" data-source="tmt" data-from="Novara" data-to="MXP" data-vehicle="comfort" data-fallback="110">€110</span> |
| Minivan (up to 7 passengers) | <span class="tmt-price" data-source="tmt" data-from="Novara" data-to="MXP" data-vehicle="minivan" data-fallback="135">€135</span> |
| Minibus (up to 8 passengers) | <span class="tmt-price" data-source="tmt" data-from="Novara" data-to="MXP" data-vehicle="minibus" data-fallback="225">€225</span> |
Why Choose a Private Transfer?
Fastest Airport Link from Novara — 35 minutes door-to-terminal
A private transfer beats the train combination by nearly an hour — critical when checking in for early departures or when arriving late at Malpensa.
Meet & Greet at MXP Arrivals — Driver waits with a name sign
For arrivals, your driver monitors flight status and meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign. 60 minutes of free waiting from actual landing time is included.
Novara Fair and Events Service — Business groups from Novara Expo
Novara hosts major trade events (Gaudenziana and industrial fairs). We operate group Minibus and Minivan shuttles from the Novara exhibition area to Malpensa for business travelers.
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What’s included on every transfer
Tolls & fuel included
All motorway tolls and fuel are in the fixed price — nothing to add at the end.
Meet & Greet with name sign
Your chauffeur waits in arrivals holding a name board, ready to assist with luggage.
60 min free waiting
An hour of free wait after landing covers passport control, baggage and customs.
Free cancellation (24 h)
Cancel up to 24 hours before pickup at no charge — no questions asked.
Fixed Prices by Vehicle
All prices are per vehicle, not per person — tolls, fuel, meet & greet and free cancellation (24 h) included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book Novara → Milan
45 km · ~0.6 h · from €90
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