With the first of September, Trenord tickets and passes increase

Context

In brief

• Trenord tickets and passes increase from 1 September 2026
• The Gallarate-Milan route goes from 5.20 to 5.40 euros
• Increases also for the Malpensa Express and I travel anywhere in Lombardy

• What: Increase in Trenord tickets and passes
• When: From 1 September 2026
• Where: Lombardy
• Who: Trenord
• Amount: Gallarate-Milan ticket from 5.20 to 5.40 euros

From 1 September 2026, travelling on Lombardy's regional trains costs more. The new Trenord fares have come into force, with increases affecting tickets and passes and which are also felt on the routes used by travellers in the province of Varese. The new fares officially came into force today, 1 September 2026: Trenord has published both the new tariff and the previous one, valid until 31 August.

The adjustment concerns the travel tickets of the regional railway service and translates, depending on the kilometre range, into increases of a few cents on the single journey but also into more substantial increases for those who frequently use the train and buy season tickets.

An example particularly close to commuters and travelers in the province of Varese is that of the Gallarate-Milan route, connected directly by Trenord trains with journeys ranging between 35 and 50 minutes. For this relationship, which falls within the 21-50 kilometer kilometer range, the ordinary ticket goes from 5.20 to 5.40 euros.

Twenty cents more for a single trip: a small figure if observed on the single trip, but which takes on a different weight for those who travel the route several times during the month.

Also immediately registering the change is a reader of VareseNews who uses the train occasionally starting from Busto Arsizio. "The Busto Arsizio – Arcisate was 4 euros and now it is 4.10. The Busto – Milan is now 4.60," the reader points out.

In fact, the increases do not only concern one-way tickets, but also weekly, monthly and annual passes.

A separate discussion concerns the Malpensa Express, the Trenord airport service that connects Milan with Terminals 1 and 2 of the airport and which also directly affects several stations in the Varese area. The connection with Milan provides a total train about every 15 minutes to Centrale and Cadorna. For journeys from Milan to Malpensa, the specific airport fare remains in force: the single journey costs 15 euros, while the round trip costs 25 euros.

Airport fares therefore do not automatically coincide with regional railway fares calculated on the basis of kilometre bands. In fact, Trenord distinguishes the specific Malpensa Express tickets from normal regional tickets and also separately regulates the use of airport trains for journeys involving Lombardy locations along the lines to Malpensa.

Furthermore, the RE51 Gallarate-Malpensa-Milano Centrale line is active from Gallarate, which connects the city of the Two Gauls with the two airport terminals and then with Milan Central Station passing through Malpensa.

Increases also for I travel everywhere in Lombardy

The fares of I travel everywhere in Lombardy (Ivol), the integrated ticket that allows you to use regional public transport, have also changed. The Ivol pass can be used on the entire Lombardy local public transport network and also on the Malpensa Express airport service, with the conditions and any supplements provided for first-class services.

Now the "Ivol" from one day costs 18.00 euros, two days 30.00, three days 35.50, seven days 47.50. The monthly rises to 118 euros, the quarterly 341 euros, the annual 1137 euros.

The subscriptions I travel everywhere in the Province (IVOP) are also increasing, which represent another of the formulas used by those who move continuously in the area.

Operational details

Implications for cross-border commuters

The increases in Trenord tickets and passes will have a significant impact on cross-border commuters who use trains daily to travel between Switzerland and Lombardy. Commuters using the Gallarate-Milan route, for example, will have to deal with an increase of 20 cents for each journey, which may seem small but which, during the month, can represent a significant additional cost.

Comparison with the previous situation

Before September 1, 2026, the ticket for the Gallarate-Milan route cost €5.20. With the increase, the cost rises to €5.40. This means that a commuter who uses the train five times a week will have to pay €2 more per month, and €24 more per year.

Concrete scenarios

For a cross-border commuter who works in Milan and lives in Gallarate, the ticket increase could represent an additional cost of €24 per year. This could affect spending decisions and travel plans. In addition, increases in weekly, monthly and annual passes could prompt commuters to look for transport alternatives or revise their travel plans.

Increases for the Malpensa Express

The Malpensa Express, Trenord's airport service, is also experiencing increases. The single ride from Milan to Malpensa costs €15, while the return ticket costs €25. These increases could affect travelers who frequently use Malpensa airport for business or leisure purposes.

Increases for I travel anywhere in Lombardy

The fares of I travel everywhere in Lombardy (Ivol) undergo significant increases. The one-day pass now costs 18 euros, while the monthly one rises to 118 euros. These increases could affect commuters who frequently use regional public transport to move around Lombardy.

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Key points

What to do for cross-border commuters

For cross-border commuters who use Trenord trains, it is important to take into account the increases in tickets and passes and plan their journeys accordingly. You can consult the new Trenord tariff for all the updated information on the costs of tickets and season tickets.

Step-by-step procedure

1. Consult the new price list: Visit the Trenord website to consult the new rate and get all the updated information on the costs of tickets and season tickets. 2. Plan your trips: Plan your journeys taking into account increases in tickets and subscriptions. 3. Consider transportation alternatives: Evaluate any transportation alternatives to save on travel costs.

Useful tools

For cross-border commuters who wish to have all the updated information on the costs of Trenord tickets and passes, it is possible to consult the official Trenord website and use the travel calculator to plan their trips.

Final CTA

To plan your trips and get all the updated information on the costs of Trenord tickets and passes, consult the travel calculator.

Source: varesenews.it