When traveling from Milan to Zurich, what are the departure and arrival points in Milan and Zurich?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Zurich: Buses mostly leave from Novegro-Tregarezzo, Aeroporto di Milano Linate and tend to arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai). Flights mostly leave from Milan Malpensa Airport and tend to arrive in Zurich Airport. Trains mostly leave from Milano Centrale and tend to arrive in Zürich HB.

Which travel companies can get me from Milan to Zurich?

The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Zurich: Travel with Calanda Viaggi for buses to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Calanda Viaggi Milan to Zurich tickets on Omio for $63 (€55). Travel with Vueling to go to Zurich by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vueling Milan to Zurich tickets on Omio for $172 (€150). Travel with Trenitalia for trains to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Trenitalia Milan to Zurich tickets on Omio for $55 (€48).

Is it possible to travel directly from Milan to Zurich?

Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Zurich with the following travel companies: Direct buses with BlaBlaCar with 1 direct bus per day. Direct trains with Trenitalia with 7 direct trains per day. Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Zurich from Milan.

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

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Milan Centrale

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Travel Information to Zurich from Milan

	Distance	135 miles (217 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus, flight or train
	Ticket price range	$55 - $172
	Cheapest mode	Train • $55 (€48) • 3 h 36 min
	Fastest mode	Train • $55 (€48) • 3 h 36 min
	Popular travel companies	Calanda Viaggi, Vueling or Trenitalia

Travel 135 miles (217 km) by bus, flight or train to Zurich from Milan. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 36 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $55 (€48). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Calanda Viaggi, Vueling or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Milan to Zurich.

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

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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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Buses from Milan to Zurich

Buses from Milan to Zurich are offered by Eurolines twice a week. This bus takes approximately 3 hours 40 minutes on line 1939 and 1940. You can also take the 076 bus which departs hourly from orefici p.za cordusio and arrives at lampugnano m1, then Lugano and Zurich. This bus takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes plus an additional 2 hours for transfer times to arrive in Zurich. Flixbus and Postbus offers regular services between Milan and Zurich.

Trains from Milan to Zurich

Trains from Milan to Zurich are frequently offered by Trenitalia. Trains depart from Milan Central Station and arrive at Zurich station about 4 hours later. This is a direct rail journey between the two cities. There are morning, afternoon and evening trains available.

Flights from Milan to Zurich

Swiss Air offers regular and frequent direct flights from Milan to Zurich. This journey takes about 3. hours. Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Berlin and numerous other airlines provide 1-stop flights between the two cities. These flights can take up to 26 hours to complete depending on transfer times. Flights from Milan to Zurich depart from Milano Malpensa airport.

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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $51 (€45). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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Find the perfect travel from Milan to Zurich with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can also apply Trenitalia discount cards on Omio at the time of purchase. The distance to Zurich from Milan by travel is 135 miles (217 km) and the cheapest price for a one-way ticket is $54 (€48). Check out Trenitalia’s travel schedule from Milan to Zurich, compare the best prices for the trip and book your cheap travel ticket on Omio today!

Trenitalia is the main provider of travel services in Italy, with a huge fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship travel are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates travel such as the Eurocity (EC), Euronotte (EN), InterCity (IC), InterCitynotte (ICN), as well as the Regionale Veloce (RV), Regionale (R), Suburbano (S) and Metropolitano (M). Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance travel routes. In most cases, the travel also provide barrier-free access.

Cheapest Price: $54

RegioJet is the leading bus company in the Czech Republic. Choose from the following ticket fare options for your next travel between Milan and Zurich: Low Cost, Standard, Fun & Relax, Relax and Business.

Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next travel to Zurich from Milan.

Cheapest Price: $112

FAQs: Travel from Milan to Zurich

FAQs: 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.

There are 3 ways to get from Milan to Zurich: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Zurich is a train with an average price of $55 (€48).

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

Taking a train costs $8 (€7) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $63 (€55).

Taking a train costs $117 (€102) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $172 (€150) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Zurich from Milan is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 36 min.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 5 h 45 min.

Flight takes on average 11 h 45 min.

The distance is approximately 135 miles (217 km) from Milan to Zurich.

The average frequency per day from Milan to Zurich is:

1 bus per day.
16 trains a day.

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

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

Buses mostly leave from Novegro-Tregarezzo, Aeroporto di Milano Linate and tend to arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
Flights mostly leave from Milan Malpensa Airport and tend to arrive in Zurich Airport.
Trains mostly leave from Milano Centrale and tend to arrive in Zürich HB.

The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Zurich:

Travel with Calanda Viaggi for buses to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Calanda Viaggi Milan to Zurich tickets on Omio for $63 (€55).
Travel with Vueling to go to Zurich by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vueling Milan to Zurich tickets on Omio for $172 (€150).
Travel with Trenitalia for trains to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Trenitalia Milan to Zurich tickets on Omio for $55 (€48).

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

Direct buses with BlaBlaCar with 1 direct bus per day.
Direct trains with Trenitalia with 7 direct trains per day.

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

Omio customers who travel from Milan to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Munich or Basel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.