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💡 The Short Version: The shuttle runs from Milano Centrale at 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30 and 13:00, with a stop at Largo Cairoli 30 minutes later, and costs €25 return (€10 for ages 4 to 12, under 4 free). The bus takes about 90 minutes. Returns leave the outlet at 16:15, 17:15, 18:15, 19:15 and 20:15, and the outlet is open daily 10:00 to 20:00. The outlet’s ticket is non-refundable and non-transferable; GetYourGuide’s €25 listing cancels free up to 24 hours ahead. A shared minivan with hotel pick-up is €80. Non-EU visitors can claim VAT back on site. Or book now: the Serravalle Designer Outlet round-trip busad is from €25, rated 4.4 from 6,841 reviews (GetYourGuide).
The shuttle
€25 return · five departures a day · about 90 minutes
Serravalle Designer Outlet, at Via della Moda 1 in Serravalle Scrivia, names Zani Viaggi as its official partner for the daily shuttle from Milan. The schedule in force from 3 October 2026:
| Service | Milano Centrale | Largo Cairoli | Back from Serravalle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08:30 | 09:00 | 16:15 |
| 2 | 09:00 | 09:30 | 17:15 |
| 3 | 09:30 | 10:00 | 18:15 |
| 4 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 19:15 |
| 5 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 20:15 |
- The extra stop: on the first four services, once a booking is made, there is a stop in the Brera area at Milano CitySightseeing, Via Fatebenefratelli 5.
- The ticket: €25 for adults, €10 for ages 4 to 12, free under 4, return only. It is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- The passes: the Easy Shopping Pass is €8 extra and includes the Fashion Passport, an extra 10% off outlet prices at participating stores, not on sale or promotional items. The VIP Pass is €33 extra and adds the Hands Free Shopping service as well.
- The shared minivan: a luxury 7-seat minivan on a shared basis, €80 a person, with hotel pick-up, departing between 09:00 and 10:00 and returning at 16:30 from the outlet. The ticket includes the Fashion Passport, the guest lounge and Hands Free Shopping.
- Bookings: the outlet links to Zani Viaggi for the shuttle and the minivan.
The same trip on GetYourGuide
Milan: Serravalle Designer Outlet Roundtrip Bus Transferad is from €25, the same price as the outlet’s shuttle, for a 10-hour day with about 6 hours at the outlet and a bus trip of around 1 hour 30 minutes each way. It is rated 4.4 from 6,841 reviews. The difference is the terms: GetYourGuide’s listing cancels free up to 24 hours before, and offers a reserve-now, pay-later option. The listing says the meeting point depends on the option chosen, so check the options when you book.
| Outlet’s shuttle (Zani Viaggi) | GetYourGuide | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult return | €25 | From €25 |
| Cancellation | Non-refundable, non-transferable | Free up to 24 hours before |
| Departures | Five a day from Centrale and Largo Cairoli | Chosen on booking |
Other ways to get there
- By train and bus: Trenitalia sells one ticket for a train to Serravalle Scrivia, Arquata Scrivia or Novi Ligure and the bus on to the outlet. Choose “Serravalle Outlet” as the arrival station on Trenitalia’s site or app.
- By car: about an hour from Milan, with free parking. The outlet says Taxi Blu quotes special rates from Milan.
At the outlet
Over 230 stores · daily 10:00 to 20:00 · up to 70% off
McArthurGlen’s Serravalle Designer Outlet lists Armani, Boss, Burberry, Etro, Givenchy, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Versace and Zegna among its stores, and says discounts run up to 70%. The first shuttle arrives at about 10:00 and leaves at 16:15; the 13:00 shuttle arrives at about 14:30 and leaves at 20:15.
A square at the Serravalle Designer Outlet. Photo: avu-edm, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
- Tax free: non-EU visitors can request a VAT refund at the Global Blue Tax Free points and the self-service kiosks at Guest Services.
- Hands-free shopping: the outlet holds your bags, and you collect them at Guest Services at the end of the day. It is included in the VIP Pass.
- Money: there are ATMs and a currency exchange on site, and free Wi-Fi throughout.
- Children: a play area, a mini club and a water park for children up to 17, and stroller rental.
- Access: step-free routes and accessible facilities are listed on the outlet’s services page.
Which to take
- The lowest fare and the most departures: the outlet’s shuttle at €25.
- A ticket you can cancel: GetYourGuide’s listing, also €25.
- Hotel pick-up and the lounge: the €80 shared minivan.
- The train: the combined train-and-bus ticket on Trenitalia, from the Alessandria side.
- A big shop: the VIP Pass, with Hands Free Shopping, at €33 extra.
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Common questions
How do I get from Milan to Serravalle Designer Outlet?
By the shuttle bus run by Zani Viaggi, the outlet's official partner: five departures a day from Milano Centrale at 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30 and 13:00, with a stop at Largo Cairoli 30 minutes later. The ticket is €25 return for adults and €10 for ages 4 to 12. The bus takes about 90 minutes.
What time is the last bus back from Serravalle?
The returns leave the outlet at 16:15, 17:15, 18:15, 19:15 and 20:15, matching the five departures. The outlet is open daily 10:00 to 20:00.
Can I cancel the Serravalle shuttle ticket?
The outlet says its ticket is non-refundable and non-transferable. GetYourGuide's listing of a Milan to Serravalle round-trip bus is also €25 and cancels free up to 24 hours before.
Is there a train to Serravalle Designer Outlet?
Yes, in two parts: Trenitalia sells a combined train and bus ticket from Serravalle Scrivia, Arquata Scrivia and Novi Ligure stations. Search for "Serravalle Outlet" among the arrival stations on Trenitalia's site or app.
Can non-EU visitors claim tax back at Serravalle?
Yes. Non-EU visitors can request a VAT refund at the Global Blue Tax Free points and the self-service kiosks at Guest Services.
What does the Fashion Passport do?
It gives an extra 10% off outlet prices at participating stores, but not on sale or promotional items. The shuttle sells it as the Easy Shopping Pass for €8 extra, and the VIP Pass at €33 extra adds Hands Free Shopping.
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