The base for Ryanair and most low-cost carriers, 50 km northeast — with direct shuttle buses into central Milan.
Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) is the base for most low-cost airlines serving Milan, about 50 km northeast of the city. Despite the name it's firmly a Milan airport, with frequent direct shuttle buses to Milano Centrale in around an hour.
Quick answer
How do I get from Bergamo to Milan?
Direct shuttle buses (Terravision, Orio Shuttle, Autostradale) run from outside arrivals to Milano Centrale in about an hour for around €10, every 20–30 minutes. Alternatively take ATB bus 1 to Bergamo station and a train to Milan. A private transfer or taxi takes you door to door.
By Ivanka García Mancebo, Civitatis travel specialist
Code
BGY
Distance
50 km NE
Terminals
1
Fastest link
Bus · 60 min
The terminal
Single terminal
Low-cost hub
One compact, modern terminal handling all flights — mostly Ryanair and Wizz Air. Everything is within a short walk of arrivals.
No airport train
Bus to the centre
Bergamo has no rail station at the airport. Direct shuttle buses to Milano Centrale leave from right outside arrivals.
Bergamo is small and easy to get around — a single terminal where the bus stops, taxi rank and car-rental desks are all just outside the arrivals exit.
Arrive stress-free
Private transfer from Bergamo
A driver meets you in arrivals and takes you straight to your hotel — fixed price, no queues.
Bergamo has no train station of its own, so the direct shuttle bus is the standard way into Milan. A private transfer is the most comfortable option, especially for groups arriving late.
Several companies (Terravision, Orio Shuttle, Autostradale) run the same route to Milano Centrale. Fares and timings are almost identical — booking online in advance is a little cheaper than buying at the airport.
Airport facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Throughout the terminal
Luggage storage
Left-luggage near arrivals
VAT refund
Tax-free desks in departures
Car rental
Major agencies on site
ATMs & exchange
In arrivals and departures
24-hour airport
Some services close overnight
Frequently asked questions
Direct shuttle buses (Terravision, Orio Shuttle, Autostradale) run from outside arrivals to Milano Centrale in about an hour for around €10, every 20–30 minutes. Alternatively take ATB bus 1 to Bergamo station and a train to Milan. A private transfer or taxi takes you door to door.
Bergamo Orio al Serio is about 50 km northeast of central Milan — a similar distance to Malpensa, and roughly an hour away by direct bus.
Not directly — the airport has no rail station. You can take ATB bus 1 to Bergamo's train station (about 15 minutes) and connect to a Trenitalia train to Milan, but the direct shuttle bus is usually simpler and faster.
Bergamo is one of Ryanair's largest bases and is also served by Wizz Air and other low-cost carriers. If you booked a cheap flight to 'Milan', it very likely lands here.
Yes — despite being 50 km out, the direct bus makes central Milan easy to reach in about an hour. It's also a handy gateway to Bergamo's beautiful Città Alta and the Italian lakes.
