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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport
Cheapest price
€85
Average price
€90
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport will cost around €90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €85.
Of the 20 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Zurich Airport on Tue, Aug 04, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 224 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
EuroCity 288:10 PM2h50Milan Centrale11:00 PMZug station€851One-way0 transfers- EuroCity 203:10 PM2h50Milan Centrale6:00 PMZug station€851One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 224:10 PM2h50Milan Centrale7:00 PMZug station€851One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 245:10 PM2h50Milan Centrale8:00 PMZug station€851One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 366:10 PM2h50Milan Centrale9:00 PMZug station€851One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 288:10 PM2h50Milan Centrale11:00 PMZug station€851One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 203:10 PM2h50Milan Centrale6:00 PMZug station€851One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 224:10 PM2h50Milan Centrale7:00 PMZug station€851One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 245:10 PM2h50Milan Centrale8:00 PMZug station€851One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 366:10 PM2h50Milan Centrale9:00 PMZug station€851One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €55.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€69 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €154 Average price | €101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport:
A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport costing on average €69.
A bus is €129 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport costing on average €154.
Other travel options to Zurich Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
The journey is about 1h 28m faster (3h 21m by train vs 4h 49m by car) and roughly €33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€69 vs €101). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Trenitalia.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EuroCity 10 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 10:00 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 10 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 10:27 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 12 | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 11:27 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 12 | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 11:00 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 14 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 14 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 12:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 16 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 16 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 20 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 6:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 20 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 22 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 22 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 24 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 24 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 36 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 36 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 9:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 26 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 10:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 26 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 28 | 8:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 11:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 28 | 8:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (224 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 139 miles (224 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Trenord from Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport trainsTrenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Trenord trains will get you between Milan Centrale and Zurich Airport from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport
Most Milan Centrale to Zurich Airport trains use the Milano Centrale to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan Centrale and Zurich Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
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