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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich Airport for Milan Centrale on Wed, Jul 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 224 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 3 h 17 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.
6:00 PM2h50Zurich Airport8:50 PMMilan Centrale$451One-way0 transfers- 6:00 AM2h50Zurich Airport8:50 AMMilan Centrale$661One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 AM2h50Zurich Airport7:50 AMMilan Centrale$921One-way0 transfers
- 6:33 PM3h17Zurich Airport9:50 PMMilan Centrale$1021One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 PM2h50Zurich Airport9:50 PMMilan Centrale$1061One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 AM2h50Zurich Airport8:50 AMMilan Centrale$661One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 PM2h50Zurich Airport9:50 PMMilan Centrale$1061One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 AM2h50Zurich Airport7:50 AMMilan Centrale$921One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 PM2h50Zurich Airport8:50 PMMilan Centrale$451One-way0 transfers
- 6:33 PM3h17Zurich Airport9:50 PMMilan Centrale$1021One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 34m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale costing on average $85 (€70).
A bus is $226 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale costing on average $255 (€210).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Flight takes on average 8h 34m.
The journey is about 19m faster (3h 26m by train vs 3h 45m by car) and roughly $38 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($85 (€70) vs $123 (€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
Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EuroCity 15 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 3h20 | 12:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 15 | 10:00 AM Zug station | 2h53 | 12:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 19 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 3h20 | 2:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 19 | 12:00 PM Zug station | 2h53 | 2:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 151 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 3h20 | 3:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 151 | 1:00 PM Zug station | 2h53 | 3:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 21 | 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 3h20 | 4:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 21 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 2h53 | 4:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 23 | 3:33 PM Zurich HB | 3h20 | 6:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 23 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 2h53 | 6:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 25 | 5:33 PM Zurich HB | 3h20 | 8:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 25 | 6:00 PM Zug station | 2h53 | 8:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 27 | 6:33 PM Zurich HB | 3h20 | 9:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 27 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 2h53 | 9:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 29 | 7:33 PM Zurich HB | 3h20 | 10:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 29 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 2h53 | 10:53 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
| 5:00 AM Zurich Airport | 2h50 | 7:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:00 AM Zurich Airport | 2h50 | 8:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale
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Trains from Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€33) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (224 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 139 miles (224 km) |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€33) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 7:00 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich Airport and Milan Centrale from $13 (€11). 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 Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich Airport to Milan Centrale 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 Milan Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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