How to travel from Zurich to Milan Centrale

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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 $114.

Distance: 133 miles (215 km)

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$106

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$31

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$264

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4h 2m

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3h 32m

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30m

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5h 42m

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5h 12m

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4h 57m

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1h 57m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.3kg

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Helvetic Airways

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from Zurich to Milan Centrale

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Milan)
    8:35 AM4h25
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    1:00 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Milan)
    8:35 AM4h25
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    1:00 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SwissLX1612
    8:55 AM0h55
    Zurich Airport
    9:50 AMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $9531One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 301
    8:33 AM3h17
    Zurich HB
    11:50 AMMilan Centrale
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 19
    11:33 AM3h17
    Zurich HB
    2:50 PMMilan Centrale
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 151
    12:33 PM3h17
    Zurich HB
    3:50 PMMilan Centrale
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Turkish AirlinesVF54 · VF61
    11:40 AM24h05
    Zurich Airport
    11:45 AMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    $4021One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS142 · OS529
    6:00 PM3h55
    Zurich Airport
    9:55 PMMilan Linate Airport
    $6051One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1187 · LH274
    11:20 AM3h20
    Zurich Airport
    2:40 PMMilan Linate Airport
    $6831One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Milan Centrale including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Milan Centrale is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $52 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Milan Centrale costing on average $64 (€51).

A bus is $102 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Milan Centrale costing on average $114 (€91).

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

Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 17m.

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

The distance from Zurich to Milan Centrale is approximately 133 miles (215 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Milan Centrale is:
  • Around 39 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Milan Centrale, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Milan Centrale by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Calanda Viaggi, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Milan Centrale by bus.
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines to go to Milan Centrale by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Milan Centrale with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Calanda Viaggi, Marino Autolinee.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Swiss.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Milan Centrale often also extend their vacation to go to Milan Malpensa Airport, Rome Termini, Venice Santa Lucia, Florence Santa Maria Novella, Como San Giovanni. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan Centrale and these popular destinations at a great price.

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