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Travel Information from Milan to Zurich

Distance135 miles (217 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$23 - $106
Cheapest modeBus • $23 (€21) • 3 h 45 min
Fastest modeFlight • $106 (€95) • 1 h
Popular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, LAER or Trenitalia

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 135 miles (217 km) to Zurich from Milan. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, LAER or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Milan to Zurich.

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from Milan to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Itabus2494
07:10AM5h05
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
12:15PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2494
07:10AM5h05
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
12:15PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LAERLX1629
03:15PM1h00
Milan Malpensa Airport
04:15PMZurich Airport
$2911One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TrenitaliaEuroCity 14
09:10AM3h17
Milan Centrale
12:27PMZurich HB
$1081One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 12
08:10AM3h17
Milan Centrale
11:27AMZurich HB
$1081One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 150
11:10AM3h17
Milan Centrale
02:27PMZurich HB
$1081One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2490
11:55PM6h10
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
06:05AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$311One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2490
12:50AM5h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
06:05AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$311One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee253
06:35AM5h20
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
11:55AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$611One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9821 · EW9762
09:05AM6h05
Milan Malpensa Airport
03:10PMZurich Airport
$1961One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9823 · EW9764
03:55PM4h15
Milan Malpensa Airport
08:10PMZurich Airport
$1961One-way
1 transfer
SWISSLX1623
07:00PM1h00
Milan Malpensa Airport
08:00PMZurich Airport
$2911One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Milan to Zurich: Journey Details

People traveling from Milan to Zurich can choose between air, bus and train transportation. However, the cheapest and fastest way to travel from Milan to Zurich is by bus. While trains may be more comfortable, they are also more expensive and take longer to arrive in Zurich. Flights are by far the most expensive option for travel between the two cities.

Return trips from Zurich to Milan are also available.

How to get from Milan to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Milan to Zürich, 85,15% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Milan to Zürich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 to Zurich.

FAQs

You can get from Milan to Zurich 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Zurich from Milan is a bus with an average price of $23 (€21).

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

A bus is $82 (€74) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $106 (€95) from Milan to Zurich.

A bus is $53 (€48) less than a train with an average ticket price of $76 (€69) from Milan to Zurich.

The quickest way to travel to Zurich from Milan is by flight, which takes on average 1 h   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 45 min on average.

Train takes on average 3 h 17 min.

Zurich is approximately 135 miles (217 km) away from Milan.

The average frequency per day from Milan to Zurich is:

  • 7 buses a day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

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

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

  • Buses mostly depart from Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly leave from Milan Centrale and tend to arrive in Zurich HB.

The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Zurich:

  • BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Calanda Viaggi, FlixBus or Infobus can get you to Zurich by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Milan to Zurich for $23 (€21) on Omio.
  • Travel with LAER, SWISS, Air Baltic, Vueling Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines or Edelweiss Air for flights to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vueling Airlines Milan to Zurich tickets on Omio for $106 (€95).
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) for trains to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Trenitalia Milan to Zurich tickets on Omio for $76 (€69).

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

  • You can check for a direct bus to Zurich with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus with 6 direct buses per day.
  • You can check for a direct train to Zurich with Trenitalia or Trenitalia EuroCity with 8 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Milan to Zurich? Many Omio customers who go from Milan to Zurich usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne from Zurich, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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