How to travel from Zurich to Milan

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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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. 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 €11, and a flight costs an average of €94.

Distance: 134 miles (217 km)

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€86

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€27

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€256

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4h 30m

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30m

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5h 52m

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5h 22m

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4h 56m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.7 - 1.3kg

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LAER

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from Zurich to Milan

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

Our recommendation

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 Bus4744
09:05AM4h05
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
01:10PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$331One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2495
05:20PM5h10
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
10:30PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SWISSLX1612
08:55AM0h55
Zurich Airport
09:50AMMilan Malpensa Airport
$10941One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TrenitaliaEuroCity 15
09:33AM3h17
Zurich HB
12:50PMMilan Centrale
$1591One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 31
08:33AM3h17
Zurich HB
11:50AMMilan Centrale
$1591One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 19
11:33AM3h17
Zurich HB
02:50PMMilan Centrale
$1591One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus4740
05:25AM4h05
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
09:30AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$331One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2495
05:20PM6h00
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
11:20PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
$281One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus4733
03:25AM3h35
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
07:00AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$501One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY6247 · VY6334
09:40AM7h25
Zurich Airport
05:05PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$2501One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6247 · VY6338
09:40AM4h30
Zurich Airport
02:10PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$2751One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9763 · EW9824
03:50PM3h55
Zurich Airport
07:45PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$2641One-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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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Milan

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 train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Milan is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $62 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Milan costing on average $76 (€60).

A bus is $104 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Milan costing on average $118 (€94).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 21m.

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

The distance from Zurich to Milan is approximately 134 miles (217 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Milan is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 10 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with LAER, SWISS, Air Baltic, Vueling Airlines, Eurowings , Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air to go to Milan by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Calanda Viaggi to go to Milan by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, SBB.
  • 7 direct flights per day with LAER, SWISS, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Calanda Viaggi.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Como, Florence. 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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