How to travel from Milan to Zurich

Travel between Milan, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Italy enter Switzerland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Zurich from Milan?

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Zurich, Switzerland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 9/23/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Milan to Zurich.

The restriction level for your return to Milan, Italy from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Milan from Zurich restricted?

Entry into Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Milan from Zurich?

Conditions of reentry into Italy:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Milan, Italy?

You should observe these safety measures in Italy as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Italy was last checked on 9/25/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Milan from Zurich closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel to Zurich from Milan including taking a flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Zurich is by taking a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options to Zurich:

A bus is generally $454 (€363) less than a flight for the same trip. Taking a flight costs on average $479 (€383) from Milan to Zurich.

Taking a bus is about $43 (€34) less than taking a train, which costs on average $68 (€54) for this route.

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

In comparison, getting to Zurich by bus can take on average 2 h.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 3 h 17 min.

You should expect to travel around 135 miles (217 km) between Milan and Zurich.

The average frequency per day from Milan to Zurich is:

• Around 10 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights from Milan to Zurich most often leave from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Buses most often depart from Milan at Milan, Stazione Centrale and arrive in Zurich at Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai.
• Trains mostly depart from Milano Centrale and arrive in Zürich HB.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Milan to Zurich:

• You can go to Zurich from Milan by plane with Lufthansa Cityline. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $479 (€383) with Lufthansa Cityline from Milan to Zurich on Omio.
• You can travel by bus to Zurich from Milan with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. And you can find STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Milan to Zurich tickets for $25 (€20) on Omio.
• You can go to Zurich from Milan by train with Trenitalia. You'll see cheap train tickets for $68 (€54) with Trenitalia from Milan to Zurich on Omio.

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

• You can find 10 direct trains per day to Zurich with Trenitalia.

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 trip.

When planning your trip from Milan to Zurich, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing on average $479 (€383) one way.
• Bus tickets are costing $25 (€20) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average $68 (€54) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Milan to Zurich online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.