Malpensa Airport-Milan
Jun 7, 1999 | 1:11 pm
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Malpensa Airport-Milan
I am contemplating a trip later in the month which would have me flying into Malpensa.
0. How bad is the airport/how bad are the delays?
1. Is the rail link ready--some things I have seen say yes, some things no.
2. Any reports on it
3. I actually am heading north into Switzerland (Lugano). Is there any way to head north without first heading south (either by bus or train)?
0. How bad is the airport/how bad are the delays?
1. Is the rail link ready--some things I have seen say yes, some things no.
2. Any reports on it
3. I actually am heading north into Switzerland (Lugano). Is there any way to head north without first heading south (either by bus or train)?
Jun 8, 1999 | 12:45 am
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I flew their in late May on United. I was through immigration and had my luggage in about 20 minutes. I then went out front and boarded a bus to the central train station where cabs were waiting to whisk me to my hotel. The bus was about $8.00 and the cab about $6.00. No problem and Milan is a wonderful place. Avoid the overpriced hotel restaurants and eat anywhere else. Lastly have some Lira with you when you arrive.
Jun 8, 1999 | 3:19 am
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I was there in March and the rail link was no where near ready.
I think that you should be able to get a train from central station in Milan to Lugano without having to go out of your way. The European rail system is much, much better than the sorry excuse of a rail system here in the States.
I think that you should be able to get a train from central station in Milan to Lugano without having to go out of your way. The European rail system is much, much better than the sorry excuse of a rail system here in the States.
Jun 8, 1999 | 3:48 am
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trains form Milan Central to Lugano run at least every two hours - travel time less than 2 hours - if ... the italian railway is not on strike.
Swiss passport controle is in the train between Como and Chiasso).
Swiss passport controle is in the train between Como and Chiasso).
Jun 8, 1999 | 5:45 am
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yes, I know how the trains work--did Milano-Lugano 18 mos ago. Mostly just need to know whether or not to plan on the extra time to go to Milano Centrale or whether there is alternate (less out-of-the-way) way to get where I'm going. I'll grant that less out-of-the-way may mean more time, and that's part of the bargain!