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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 $13, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$119 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $323 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 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 Centrale:
A bus is $85 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Milan Centrale costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $289 (€234) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Milan Centrale costing on average $323 (€262).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Milan Centrale
How to get from Zurich to Milan Centrale by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Milan Centrale is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal3:25 AM3h35Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)7:00 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal3:25 AM3h35Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)7:00 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LX163810:45 PM0h55Zurich Airport11:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$9041One-way0 transfers
Other options
116:33 AM3h17Zurich HB9:50 AMMilan Centrale$931One-way0 transfers- EuroCity 297:33 PM3h17Zurich HB10:50 PMMilan Centrale$1191One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 1911:33 AM3h17Zurich HB2:50 PMMilan Centrale$1191One-way0 transfers
- 47405:30 AM4h00Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)9:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 AM4h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)1:20 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$431One-way0 transfers
24955:20 PM5h10Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)10:30 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$491One-way0 transfers
VY6249 · VY63429:40 PM15h35Zurich Airport1:15 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2501One-way1 transfer
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VF10611:45 AM24h00EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:45 AMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport$3451One-way1 transfer- VY6247 · VY63409:30 AM5h10Zurich Airport2:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$5161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Milan Centrale:
A bus is $85 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Milan Centrale costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $289 (€234) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Milan Centrale costing on average $323 (€262).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Milan Centrale as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, DSB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Milan Centrale by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, FlixBus, Calanda Viaggi, Marino Autolinee, Alsa to go to Milan Centrale by bus.
- Travel with Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling to go to Milan Centrale by flight.
- 9 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, DSB.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Calanda Viaggi, Marino Autolinee, Alsa.
- 7 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Swiss.
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