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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zurich to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 50 m
Average
3 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
217 km
Of the 2 buses that leave Zurich for Milan every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Distance | 135 miles (217 km) | |
Average bus duration | 5 h 30 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $53 (€48) | |
Bus frequency | 4 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus providers | Calanda Viaggi, Viaggi Gulli, Croatia Bus d. O. O. Eurolines Switzerland, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Marino Autolinee, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Alsa |
Buses from Zurich to Milan cover the 135 miles (217 km) long route taking on average 5 h 30 min with our travel partners like Calanda Viaggi, Viaggi Gulli, Croatia Bus d. O. O. Eurolines Switzerland, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Marino Autolinee, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Alsa. Normally, there are 4 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $48 (€43), but the average price of bus tickets is $53 (€48).
Find the best buses between Zurich and Milan with Omio's travel partners Alsa, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee from $48 (€43). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
Buses in Europe are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering a variety of domestic and international routes. There are around ten buses from Zurich to Milan departing every day, from about 7:00 a.m. until just after 8:00 p.m. The route is operated by Flixbus and Baltour with a journey time of approximately 4 hours.
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Average prices for buses from Zurich to Milan when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€19 |
1 Day in Advance |
€19 |
1 Week in Advance |
€19 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€19 |
1 Month in Advance |
€19 |
3 Months in Advance |
€19 |
Zurich to Milan Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than both the bus and train it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 3:45 h to arrive in Milan.
Buses from Zurich to Milan depart from the main bus station, located adjacent to Zurich Hauptbahnhof. Both are in the city center and served by buses, as well as suburban and regional trains. Zurich's extensive transport network also has trams, cable cars, and water ferries, with all networks fully integrated by fare and timetable. The city has a weekend night bus service, while taxis are also located at the bus station.
Milan is known for the La Scala Opera House and as a venue for a famous and international fashion week. In Milan the modern world sits comfortably alongside the past, with the Gothic Duomo Cathedral and the Santa Maria alle Grazie Basilica, home to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, being popular attractions for visitors. Buses from Zurich to Milan arrive at Lampugnano bus station, which has frequent links to the city center by metro and bus. Milan's transport network is extensive and includes one of the largest tram systems in the world, as well as buses and rapid transit trains. Many bus routes run until 2:00 a.m., while taxis are also located at Lampugnano bus station.
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