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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 $26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. 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 $26, while a flight costs an average of $168.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Zurich:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Zurich costing on average $97.
A bus is $142 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Centrale to Zurich costing on average $168.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Tickets start at around $97 compared to roughly $122 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 3h 47m versus 3h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Milan Centrale to Zurich
How to get from Milan Centrale to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
24947:10 AM4h05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:15 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 24947:10 AM4h05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:15 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LX16292:50 PM0h55Milan Malpensa Airport3:45 PMZurich Airport$3011One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 245:10 PM3h17Milan Centrale8:27 PMZurich HB$1171One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 15011:10 AM3h17Milan Centrale2:27 PMZurich HB$1171One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 149:10 AM3h17Milan Centrale12:27 PMZurich HB$1171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:45 PM4h35Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$321One-way0 transfers
47397:55 PM3h55Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:50 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$331One-way0 transfers- 47433:20 PM4h20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano7:40 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$331One-way0 transfers
VY6341 · VY62483:30 PM5h10Milan Malpensa Airport8:40 PMZurich Airport$1811One-way1 transfer- VY6343 · VY62481:50 PM6h50Milan Malpensa Airport8:40 PMZurich Airport$1871One-way1 transfer
- VY6339 · VY62469:45 PM11h00Milan Malpensa Airport8:45 AMZurich Airport$2021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Zurich:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Zurich costing on average $88.
A bus is $335 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Centrale to Zurich costing on average $377.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Travel with Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Vueling to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, FlixBus, Alsa, Calanda Viaggi, Infobus, Marino Autolinee to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, DSB, EuroCity, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Trenord to go to Zurich by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Alsa, Calanda Viaggi, Infobus, Marino Autolinee.
- 10 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, DSB, EuroCity, Trenitalia EuroCity.
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