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These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Milan: Trains mostly depart from Zürich HB and arrive in Milano Centrale.

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Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Zurich and Milan: You can go to Milan from Zurich by train with Trenitalia. You'll see cheap train tickets for $89 (€80) with Trenitalia from Zurich to Milan on Omio.

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from Zurich to Milan

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

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

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10:09AMMilano Lambrate

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Travel Information from Zurich to Milan

	Distance	135 miles (217 km)
	Available travel modes	Train
	Popular travel companies	Trenitalia

Take a train to travel 135 miles (217 km) to Milan from Zurich. Trenitalia is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct train from Zurich to Milan.

Travel from Zurich to Milan: Journey Details

Traveling from Zurich to Milan couldn't be simpler. You could take a comfortable coach ride with Flixbus, catch a Trenitalia express over the mountains to Milano Centrale, or take the fastest option by travelling in style with Swiss Air. Flying takes around an hour, trains about 4 hours, and coaches can actually be faster than trains - so whatever form of transport you prefer, the journey won't take long.

Return trips from Milan to Zurich are also available.

How to get from Zürich to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Milan, 89,27% 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 Zürich to Milan 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 Zurich to Milan

Buses from Zurich to Milan depart numerous times per day. Flixbus is the main company operating on the route, and their buses take 3 hours 40 minutes to reach Milan, starting at 11:00 a.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m. Other firms running buses to Milan include Baltour and Eurolines, while car pooling services like Bla Bla Car are another excellent option.

Trains from Zurich to Milan

Trenitalia offers regular, fast and direct trains from Zurich to Milan, starting at 7:30 a.m. and finishing at 7:45 p.m. Their trains take around 4 hours to make the trip, with no changes required along the way. All trains depart from Zurich Hauptbahnhof.

Flights from Zurich to Milan

Flights from Zurich to Milan are offered by Swiss Air. Flights take only 55 minutes, and there are five per day, featuring a range of early morning, mid-morning and evening departure slots, so there should be something to fit into your travel schedule. Most flights from Zurich touch down at Malpensa airport.

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Trenitalia is the national railway of Italy, providing a comprehensive network of trains across the country including trains to Milan from Zurich. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca, as well as regional and intercity services. Frecciarossa trains are the fastest, reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h, while Frecciargento and Frecciabianca offer a more leisurely journey. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Standard, and Business Class. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. Popular routes include Milan to Rome, Venice to Florence, and Naples to Bari.

Cheapest Price: $71

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains from Zurich to Milan. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel to Milan from Zurich.

Cheapest Price: $295

FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Milan

FAQs: Travel to Milan 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 Zurich to Milan.

You can go from Zurich to Milan by train.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Milan is by flight, which requires on average 55 min of travel time.

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

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Milan is:

14 trains a day.

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

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

Trains mostly depart from Zürich HB and arrive in Milano Centrale.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Zurich and Milan:

You can go to Milan from Zurich by train with Trenitalia. You'll see cheap train tickets for $89 (€80) with Trenitalia from Zurich to Milan on Omio.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Milan:

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 Milan as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Zurich to Milan.

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

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