English €175
per vehicle
The Certosa di Pavia, about 8 km north of the city, was begun in 1396 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti as the family mausoleum and took around 50 years to complete. A Zonetransfers chauffeur is posted at the T1 or T2 arrivals doors and takes you straight to Pavia from €175 per vehicle.
From Malpensa Airport to Pavia, a private car starts at €175 for one to four passengers, covering roughly 85 km in 65–75 min. With Zonetransfers the price is per vehicle, never per person, and is fixed when you book.
per vehicle
from Malpensa
door to door
From Malpensa the car circles Milan on the Tangenziale Ovest and heads south to Pavia; the Certosa lies on the way, before the city, so you can stop there on the way in.
SS336 and the A8 towards Milan.
Tangenziale Ovest (A50) south.
SS35, with its own exit for Certosa di Pavia.
SS35 to the city centre.
Times assume normal traffic; Friday evenings and summer weekends are busier.
A shortlist of Pavia hotels by style and location:
Hotel with spa and pools set in greenery, a short drive from the centre.
Via Vallone 18, 27100 Pavia (PV) · 4-star
Historic building opposite the station square.
Viale Vittorio Emanuele II 41, 27100 Pavia (PV) · 4-star
Facing the station square, close to the centre.
Viale Vittorio Emanuele II 25, 27100 Pavia (PV) · 3-star
On the station square in Pavia.
Piazzale della Stazione 25, 27100 Pavia (PV) · 3-star
Palio del Ticino: historical parade, traditional boat races and archery recalling the river victory of 1431.
Feast of San Siro, Pavia's patron saint.
Hotels and vehicles fill up around these dates: book ahead.
Pavia's university and hospitals bring visiting academics, students and families all year. A private car from Malpensa avoids crossing Milan with luggage and can stop at the Certosa on the way.
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Cross to Borgo Ticino | The covered bridge leads to the district across the Ticino, where the Palio regattas are held. |
| University of Pavia | Walk the courtyards of a university based in the city since 1361. |
| Monks' shop | Natural products made by the Cistercian community, sold at the Certosa exit. |
Planning excursions? See our chauffeur service in Milan and the lakes.
Carrara marble façade and the effigies of Ludovico il Moro and Beatrice d'Este; the 1911 museum holds about 200 plaster casts.
Covered bridge over the Ticino rebuilt in 1949–1951 as a copy of the 1354 original, with a chapel at its centre.
1360 castle housing the civic museums, including the Malaspina picture gallery.
Romanesque basilica where several kings of Italy were crowned, Frederick Barbarossa among them in 1155.
The Certosa is closed on Mondays and otherwise opens only 9:00–11:30 and 14:30–16:30. Since 2 January 2026 general admission costs €10. Ask us to stop on the way if you want to visit.
Your car from Pavia should collect you 3 h 15 min ahead of flights within the Schengen area and 3 h 45 min before flights to the UK, the US or other non-Schengen countries.
| Flight | Pick-up before departure |
|---|---|
| Schengen (EU, Switzerland) | 3 h 15 min |
| UK, US and other non-Schengen | 3 h 45 min |
Malpensa's two terminals are a shuttle ride apart, so let us know yours when booking.
Plans change? Cars and minivans can be cancelled at no cost until 48 hours ahead; group coaches until 96 hours. Conditions.
Yes, it is on the route before the city. Mind the hours: closed Mondays, open 9:00–11:30 and 14:30–16:30, entry €10 since January 2026. A short stop is free; tell us when booking.
Nothing to do on your side: the flight is monitored, the chauffeur shifts to the new landing time and still gives you 60 free minutes. Beyond a 90-minute delay we check availability with you.
Don't leave the terminal: phone the assistance line on your voucher, open 24 hours, or send a WhatsApp to +34 654 381 547 and we connect you with the chauffeur.
About 85 km and 65–75 minutes via the Tangenziale Ovest and the SS35, from €175 per vehicle.
Up to two days before for a car or minivan, up to four days before for a minibus or coach, with a full refund.
Type in your flight number and your Pavia address and the booking form shows the closed fare instantly.
Facts on this page updated October 2026.
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore
Booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro. Long drive, but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We arrived without any problems.(08/30/2026) Tom Harris
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
Booked a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra. Driver was waiting when we came out and helped with the bags. Simple and hassle-free.(08/22/2026) Jack Wilson
We needed to get from Valencia to Barcelona with quite a few bags, so we decided to book a private transfer. The driver arrived on time, helped us with the luggage and we went straight to our hotel in Barcelona. It worked really well for us.(08/14/2026) Sophie Turner
We booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro as we were staying in the Algarve for a few days. It was a long drive but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We just sat back and enjoyed the trip instead of worrying about trains and changing buses.(08/07/2026) James Walker