Transfers vs. Other Ways to Get from Orio Al Serio Airport in Bergamo
International Airport Orio Al Serio is better known by name of the city where it is located - Bergamo. This is the second biggest air hub serving Milan, after Malpensa. Every year more than 10 million people arrive here. Many of them are heading to Como, Desenzano del Garda, Peschiera del Garda (near the lake Garda), Genoa and to the ski resort Livigno.
How to Get from Milan Bergamo Airport to Milan City Center and the other way round
Air hub Orio Al Serio is located approximately 5 km away from Bergamo and 45 km away from Milan. One can get there by:
- buses of Terravision, Autostradale and Orioshuttle companies, which run from the airport to Milan central station from 04:00 to 00:45, every 20–30 minutes. By ATB buses one can get to Bergamo railway station between 05:17 and 00:31. Buses arrive with intervals of 20 minutes, and after 21:00 — 60 minutes. The stop is located near the terminal exit, and tickets can be bought in ticket offices at the airport or from the driver;
- trains to Milan, which depart from Bergamo central railway station every 10–40 minutes from 04:53 to 23:00. Tickets can be bought in ticket offices at the train station;
- taxi, which can be taken on the spot or ordered via the app on smartphone;
- transfer, booked online in advance.
If you are arriving at Orio Al Serio at night, you will be able to get to the neighbouring cities only by taxi or transfer. Don’t forget about it, when planning your trip.
Transfer from Bergamo Airport to Milan vs. Taxi, taken on the spot or ordered via the app
Advantages of a private transfer
Book in your native language. Italian government forbade Uber service in the territory of the whole country. But, it is possible to order a taxi from Bergamo Airport to Milan via the “it Taxi” app. If you are travelling from Milan, try AppTaxi. But, note that these apps are mostly in Italian.
Begin your journey comfortably. If you have no desire to stand in endless lines instead of visiting beautiful Italian sights, choose a transfer: a Kiwitaxi driver will meet you right upon arrival and your journey will start right away.
Disadvantage of a private transfer
A bit more expensive. A trip by taxi from Milan Bergamo Airport to the city of Bergamo will cost 30 euro, and to Milan — 85 euro. The first route by transfer will cost 40 euro, the second one — 87 euro.
Transfer from Milan Bergamo Airport vs. Bus and Train
Advantages of a private transfer
You and your baggage are safe. Tourists warn, that robberies are possible in buses going from Orio Al Serio. In transfers, there can be no pickpockets so you can comfortably get to your destination.
Queues will not be an obstacle. Do you remember about crazy queues at the airport, everywhere and at any time? For this reason you can miss your bus. In case of Kiwitaxi transfer, 1 hour of waiting at the air hub is already included in the total cost.
No changes on your way to hotel. One can get from Orio Al Serio by bus only to the central stations of Bergamo and Milan. In order to get to your hotel, you will have to change to public transport. If you choose a train, you will have to change twice: in Bergamo and in Milan.
No need to spend a night at the airport. It is not possible to get to the nearest cities after midnight, either by bus or by train. In order not to wait for a bus till the morning, order a car in advance.
Disadvantage of a private transfer
Much more expensive. One bus ticket to Milan costs 5 euro, a train trip fare makes 6–7 euro (2 euro — a bus trip to Bergamo, 4–5 euro — a train trip to Milan).
