How to travel from Zurich to Milan

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Travel Information between Zurich and Milan

distanceDistance135 miles (217 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$23 - $120
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $23 (€21) • 4 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $120 (€108) • 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, LAER or Trenitalia

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

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from Zurich to Milan

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

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bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
09:00AM4h10
Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai
01:10PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$251One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Marino Autolinee
02:40PM6h00
Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai
08:40PMMilan
$221One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Helvetic Airways
08:45AM0h55
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
09:40AMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$7171One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Trenitalia
09:33AM3h17
Zurich HB
12:50PMMilan Centrale
$1001One-way
0 transfers
Trenitalia
08:33AM3h17
Zurich HB
11:50AMMilan Centrale
$1001One-way
0 transfers
Trenitalia
10:33AM3h22
Zurich HB
01:55PMMilano Lambrate
$1001One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
05:25AM4h05
Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai
09:30AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:35AM11h05
Zurich
10:40PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$521One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
05:20PM13h50
Zurich
07:10AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$591One-way
1 transfer
Vueling
09:40AM4h30
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
02:10PMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$2871One-way
1 transfer
Vueling
09:40AM6h25
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
04:05PMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$2871One-way
1 transfer
Vueling
09:25PM11h30
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
08:55AMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$2631One-way
1 transfer

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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
Easyjet
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SNCF

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Travel on FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Trenitalia travel between Zurich and Milan at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest travel operator with an impressive 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 intercity, regional and night travel. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance travel routes. In most cases, the travel also provide barrier-free access.

Find the perfect travel to cover the 135 miles (217 km) long trip to Milan from Zurich with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different fares like the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals! Check out the current Trenitalia schedule and book a cheap travel between Zurich and Milan in just a few steps. On Omio you can find all the information you need for the Zurich to Milan route, such as departure and arrival times, travel stations, number of stops, journey times and more.

    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 between Zurich and Milan.

        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.
        FAQs

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

        The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Milan is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $23 (€21) compared to other travel options to Milan:

        A bus is $97 (€87) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $120 (€108) from Zurich to Milan.

        A bus is $35 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Milan costing on average $58 (€52).

        The quickest way to travel from Zurich to Milan is by flight, which takes on average 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 5 min of travel time.

        Train takes on average 3 h 17 min.

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

        The average frequency per day from Zurich to Milan is:

        • Around 5 buses per day.
        • Around 23 flights per day.
        • 9 trains per day.

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

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

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

        The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Milan:

        • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Calanda Viaggi or FlixBus to go to Milan by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Zurich to Milan tickets on Omio for $23 (€21).
        • Travel with LAER, SWISS, Vueling Airlines, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines or Lufthansa Cityline (2) for flights to Milan. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vueling Airlines Zurich to Milan tickets on Omio for $120 (€108).
        • Trenitalia, Südostbahn or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can take you to Milan by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Trenitalia from Zurich to Milan for $58 (€52).

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

        • 3 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee or FlixBus.
        • Direct flights with LAER or Air Baltic with 4 direct flights per day.
        • 9 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.

        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 to Milan from Zurich.

        Many of our customers traveling from Zurich to Milan don't make Milan their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Milan are Paris, Rome, Venice, Florence or Como, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Milan to any of these top destinations today!
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