How to travel from Milan Centrale to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan Centrale to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a flight costs an average of €326.

Distance: 133 miles (215 km)

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3h 19m

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Compare ways to travel from Milan Centrale to Zurich

Compare the available ways to get from Milan Centrale to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan Centrale to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €34.

This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Zurich:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Zurich costing on average €73.

A bus is €292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Centrale to Zurich costing on average €326.

The fastest way to travel from Milan Centrale to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 56m.

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan Centrale and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Milan Centrale to Zurich among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 22m faster (3h 19m by train vs 3h 41m by car) and roughly €28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€73 vs €100). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Milan Centrale to Zurich

How to get from Milan Centrale to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Milan Centrale to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus2494
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  • Itabus2494
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Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1639
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  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 10
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  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 28
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  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 26
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  • Marino Autolinee253
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • Ethiopian AirlinesET733
    0 transfers
  • Turkish AirlinesVF62 · VF53
    1 transfer
  • SwissAZ7204
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Milan Centrale to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan Centrale to Zurich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Milan Centrale and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan Centrale to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €34.

This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Zurich:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Zurich costing on average €73.

A bus is €292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Centrale to Zurich costing on average €326.

The fastest way to travel from Milan Centrale to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 56m.

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

The distance from Milan Centrale to Zurich is approximately 133 miles (215 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan Centrale to Zurich is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan Centrale and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan Centrale to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, DSB, EuroCity to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti, British Airways, Vueling, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, AJet, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, GetJet Airlines, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, Alsa, Marino Autolinee to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan Centrale to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, DSB, EuroCity.
  • 6 direct flights per day with ITA, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, Ethiopian Airlines, Edelweiss Air.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, Alsa, Marino Autolinee.
Omio customers who travel from Milan Centrale to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Vienna, Munich, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.

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