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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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €82.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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€90 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €296 Average price |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Milan Centrale
Travel to Milan Centrale 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 Centrale.

There are 3 travel options from Zurich to Milan Centrale: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Milan Centrale is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $23 (€21) compared to other travel options to Milan Centrale:
A bus is $78 (€70) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $101 (€91) from Zurich to Milan Centrale.
Taking a bus costs $53 (€48) less than taking a train, which costs on average $77 (€69) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Zurich to Milan Centrale is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Milan Centrale that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 5 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 17 min of travel time.
Milan Centrale is approximately 133 miles (214 km) away from Zurich.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Milan Centrale is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 23 flights a day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Milan Centrale from Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to Milan Centrale:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Milan Centrale:
- You can travel to Milan Centrale from Zurich by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, Calanda Viaggi, Marino Autolinee or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $23 (€21) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Zurich to Milan Centrale.
- You can take a flight from Zurich to Milan Centrale with LAER, SWISS, Air Baltic, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa or Eurowings. Cheap tickets can be found for $101 (€91) with Vueling Airlines from Zurich to Milan Centrale.
- You can travel by train between Zurich and Milan Centrale with Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) or Südostbahn, and you can find Trenitalia Zurich to Milan Centrale tickets for $77 (€69) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Milan Centrale with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Milan Centrale with.
- You can check for a direct flight to Milan Centrale with LAER or Air Baltic with 4 direct flights per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Milan Centrale with Trenitalia with 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Milan Centrale tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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