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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $141.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$119 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $410 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Milan:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Milan costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $359 (€290) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Milan costing on average $410 (€331).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Milan
How to get from Zurich to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2562:40 PM6h00Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)8:40 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2562:40 PM6h00Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)8:40 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LX16128:55 AM0h55Zurich Airport9:50 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$9041One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 211:33 PM3h17Zurich HB4:50 PMMilan Centrale$1191One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 116:33 AM3h17Zurich HB9:50 AMMilan Centrale$1191One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 1911:33 AM3h17Zurich HB2:50 PMMilan Centrale$1191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 AM4h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)1:20 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$331One-way0 transfers- 47405:30 AM4h00Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)9:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$371One-way0 transfers
- 47449:05 AM4h05Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)1:10 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$371One-way0 transfers
ET7379:00 PM1h10Zurich Airport10:10 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$1411One-way0 transfers
VY6249 · VY63429:25 PM11h10Zurich Airport8:35 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$2031One-way1 transfer- VY6249 · VY63309:25 PM11h50Zurich Airport9:15 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$2031One-way1 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Milan:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Milan costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $359 (€290) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Milan costing on average $410 (€331).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, Vueling, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Milan by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Alsa, Calanda Viaggi to go to Milan by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, ITA, Edelweiss Air.
- 11 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, SBB.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Alsa, Calanda Viaggi.
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