How to travel from Milan to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €35.

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

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Zurich costing on average €67.

A bus is €251 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Zurich costing on average €286.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 46m.

Bus takes on average 6h 26m.

The distance from Milan to Zurich is approximately 134 miles (217 km).

The average frequency per day from Milan to Zurich is:

• Around 48 flights per day.
• Around 12 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Zurich:

• Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Zurich HB.
• Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, Vueling, ITA, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, KM Malta Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Avion Express Malta, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Cityjet, Sas Airways, Air Europa, AJet, Smartwings, Turkish Airlines, Ente Autonomo Volturno, GetJet Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
• Travel with Trenitalia, SBB to go to Zurich by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, FlixBus, Alsa, Marino Autolinee, Infobus to go to Zurich by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Zurich with the following travel companies:

• 7 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, ITA, Ethiopian Airlines, Edelweiss Air.
• 12 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, SBB.
• 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, FlixBus, Alsa, Marino Autolinee, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Milan to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Vienna, Munich, Lucerne, Barcelona. 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.